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Research sources:
https://theellinikon.com.gr/
https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/real-estate/1282351/residents-challenge-legality-of-195-meter-tower-at-elliniko/
https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/athens-former-airport-is-transforming-into-one-of-europes-largest-urban-green-spaces
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00:00 Intro
00:54 The Ellinikon
02:40 Riviera Tower
05:07 Abandoned Athens
06:24 The Site Today
07:23 How Tall is the Tower?
08:25 The Promised Benefits
09:26 Pushing the Limits
10:30 Construction Progress
11:46 The Opposition
12:56 Necessary Investment?
14:34 Affordable or Not?
15:49 Conclusion
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