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Traditional café 'I Mouria' closes after 111 years in Exarchia

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'I Mouria' is an iconic café in Exarchia, shutting down after 111 years.
Owner Christos Vanas expresses emotional pleas to keep the café open as it holds many memories.
The café's closure is due to plans to convert the space into a pharmacy.
Around 7,500 locals have expressed opposition to the café's closing.
The first operating license for 'I Mouria' was issued in 1915.

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The historic café "Η Μουριά," located at the corner of Χ. Τρικούπη and Καλλιδρομίου in Exarchia, Athens, is set to close after 111 years of continuous operation. The café, which has served as a cultural landmark for the local community since its opening in 1915, is facing this imminent closure following a decision by the property's owner to change its use to a pharmacy.

Christos Vanas, the seventh owner of "Η Μουριά," expressed deep emotional attachment to the establishment, describing it as his life and a personal milestone in his daily routine. He has been opening the café every morning at 7 a.m., marking the rhythm of life in the neighborhood. In response to the planned closure, Vanas has made a heartfelt appeal to preserve the café as a heritage site, highlighting the significance it holds in the hearts of many locals. The community has actively rallied against the closure, with approximately 7,500 people signing a petition to keep the café open, emphasizing its importance as more than just a traditional establishment.

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