Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summer.

The winters in Athens are relatively mild (with temperatures that range from the low 40s to the mid-50s), thanks in part to the country's location along the Mediterranean. June through August ...

Plečnik called the project The Slovenian Acropolis, inspired by the architectural impact of classic Athens in Greece, and played a crucial role in reimagining the Central European city.