Rooftop beekeeping in Athens: A new buzz in urban ecosystems, in photos

Michael Varaklas

Nikos Chadjilias inserts a tape to counter parasites in a beehive on the roof of a building with a view to Acropolis in Athens, Greece, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

October 03, 2025 - 12:15 AM

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — On the rooftops of Athens, beekeeping is gaining followers. Urban beekeeping was once common when families moved hives from the countryside, and the practice is now finding a new life among residents who see it as a way to help ecosystems and reconnect with nature.

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