Greece's €8bn "Smart City" project in Athens aims to create jobs and revenue but faces criticism for favoring the wealthy.

Greece's €8bn "Smart City" project, Ellinikon, is transforming the former Athens International Airport site into a modern urban area by 2036. Featuring villas, hotels, a university, and a 50-floor tower, the project aims to create 80,000 jobs and generate €14bn in tax revenue. Critics argue it will become a "ghetto for the rich," neglecting social and student housing needs.

November 14, 2024
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