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Rooftop Beekeeping Blooms in Athens: Honey and Hives Thrive
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- Urban beekeeping on Athens rooftops is expanding, as residents tend hives to support pollinators.
- Nikos Chatzilias, a local beekeeper, manages 30 hives and has produced 500 kilograms of honey.
- Some residents worry about bee stings, but beekeepers say the effort benefits local pollinators.
- Challenges include transporting hives through buildings and seasonal management; rooftop honey tastes better than supermarket varieties.
