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- 1Four Americans killed in Athens building collapse●4 Americans killed after building collapses in Athens, Greece on day they were set to leave city
Four American tourists were killed when a building collapsed in Athens, Greece, on the day they were due to leave the city. Authorities are working to establish what caused the collapse, and the deaths of foreign nationals in a popular tourist destination have drawn international attention, with condolences and questions about building safety in the Greek capital being voiced.
- 2Athens' Ciné arthouse cinema gets the spotlight treatment▼Lights, camera, Ciné: The story of Athens’ arthouse movie theatre
Athens, Georgia's Ciné, the independent arthouse movie theatre, is the subject of a new feature recounting its story. The piece traces the venue's role in the local film community and its place in the city's cultural life, drawing interest from residents and film fans invested in the survival of independent cinemas.
- 3Athens, Alabama sees growing movie-making potential after two film shoots▼Lights! Camera! Athens! Leaders see more movie-making potential after city becomes setting for 2 films
Athens, Alabama has served as the setting for two recent film productions, and local leaders say the experience has revealed the city's potential as a filming location. Officials are now weighing how to attract more movie and television projects, seeing production work as a way to bring spending, attention, and jobs to the community.
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The Red & Black has published a feature tracing the history of music in Athens, Georgia, under the title 'Our Music Legacy.' The piece offers a brief overview of the city's musical past and its standing as one of America's celebrated college music towns, home to acts like the B-52s and R.E.M. over the decades.
- 5Local artists and art organizations invited to join city database●Local artists, art orgs invited to join city database
Athens is inviting local artists and art organizations to sign up for a new city-run database. The registry is meant to give the city a clearer picture of its creative community and make it easier to connect artists with public projects, events and funding opportunities as they arise.
- 6Athens Launches New Electric Vehicle Charging Network●Athens Launches New Network for Electric Vehicle Charging
Athens has launched a new network for electric vehicle charging, expanding the city's charging infrastructure for drivers. The announcement, reported by Greek outlet Kathimerini's English edition, signals continued investment in electric mobility in the Greek capital. Details on the number of stations, operators and rollout timetable have not yet been widely reported, but the move is being noted as part of Greece's broader push toward electrified transport.