The latest property-related news with Athens prominently figured comes in the first days of 2024, with Knight Frank listing the Greek capital in fifth place internationally in terms of higher prices, out of 107 major cities surveyed around the world.

Investments totaling up to 650 billion euros are estimated to be required by 2050 in Europe to convert refineries so as to produce advanced biofuels, and new production units so as to produce synthetic fuels from green hydrogen, water and renewable electricity, general director at the European Fuel Manufacturers Association(Fuels Europe & Concawe), Liana Gouta, said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) released on Tuesday.

New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas called on Athenians to remember the value of community and solidarity, in his message shortly before the New Year was ushered in on Monday. "I invite you to believe in small and large miracles alike that could happen if we all join forces, for an Athens that is greener, more creative, and to reduce inequalities that plague our society," Doukas said.

President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the annual celebratory liturgy for the new year at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens led by Archbishop Hieronymos of Athens and All Greece on Monday, New Year's Day.