At Artemida, most things start with a chat in the neighbourhood. A road that was dug up and never repaired. A bus stop without a shelter in the middle of summer. A stream choked with rubble. A group of residents who clean the beach every Sunday without anyone knowing. Things like this are rarely publicised anywhere; it’s only the people who pass by there every day who know about them.
That’s why we keep the lines of communication open with our readers. If you’ve seen something on Artemida that you think should be reported, please send it to us. You don’t need to know all the details or have it verified — that’s our job.
What happens to the information you send us: we check it. We contact the relevant authority, seek a second source, and go to the location if necessary. If a piece of information isn’t confirmed, it isn’t published — and we let you know. If it is confirmed, we produce a report with names, dates and responses, not just another anonymous allegation.
What helps us check this quickly:
– Where exactly? Street name and number, or a nearby landmark: a school, a church, the entrance to the beach.
– When did you see it, and how long has it been going on? Whether it’s been two days or two years, it completely changes the story.
– A photograph or video as you took it, unedited. If possible, please ensure that no faces or number plates are visible.
– If you have already contacted any organisation — the local council, HEDNO, EYDAP (the Athens water and sewerage company), the police — and what response you received. A reference number is worth ten phone calls.
– A way for us to get in touch with you, should we need any further clarification.
Regarding anonymity: your name will never be published without your consent. You may request to remain completely anonymous, and the information will be verified in the same way. We do not publish the personal data of third parties, nor do we pass on complaints directed personally against specific residents or professionals.
And one more thing: we’re not just interested in problems. A club that’s been around for years, a child from Artemida who’s made a name for themselves, a business opening, a clean-up campaign, a neighbourhood celebration. If you think it’s news, it probably is.
How to send it: via the contact form at iartemida.gr/epikoinonia or by messaging us on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Send us whatever you have, however little it may seem.
Local news isn’t reported from afar. It’s produced by people who live here — and its value lies in what they themselves have to say.
Editor’s note — iartemida.gr
