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flag Urban beekeeping in Athens is rising, with residents maintaining rooftop hives that produce honey and support biodiversity despite minor neighbor concerns.

flag Urban beekeeping is growing in Athens, with residents like Nikos Chatzilias managing up to 30 rooftop hives that produce around 500 kilograms of honey annually. flag Inspired by a desire for natural honey and environmental stewardship, beekeepers cultivate hives across the city, including near the Parthenon, producing honey with unique flavors based on local plants like eucalyptus, acacia, and pine. flag Though rooted in historical rural traditions, the movement now reflects modern ecological awareness. flag Despite some neighbor concerns over stings, Athens’ year-round blooming flora supports bees, and some beekeepers are experimenting with winter hive care, signaling a broader effort to enhance urban biodiversity.

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