OPINION

Athens in two

Athens has a mountain of problems to contend with, from traffic to crime and the housing crisis to overtourism.

None of these is a problem that the municipal authority can deal with on its own. If the government does not work with it, it will be unable to make progress in any area.

Political rivalries do not help the individuals involved, but they do hurt the capital, which has enough on its plate.

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