Local services in Athens
Welcome to Athens! With an urban population of more than 4 million people, Athens is the capital of Greece and the 4th most populous capital in the E.U. with a large, modern mass transit system to serve the needs of residents and visitors. It consists of: City buses, Electric trolley-buses, Athens Metro, Athens Tram, and, Athens Suburban railway. Public Healthcare In Athens: Unfortunately the reputation of public healthcare in Greece has suffered in recent years, and many doctors have left the country to escape the effects of the austerity cuts. Public hospitals in Greece are still generally adequate, however, and there are still professionals who do their best to deliver quality care. The General Administration maintains the personnel management system, manages the operations of the department, and oversees compliance with legislated requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). This function administers a variety of employee benefits, including employee medical and prescription plans as well as all fringe benefits and Cafeteria 125 plan.
