Greece: 24-hour Strike on Wednesday to Disrupt Public Transport in Athens

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2022 No comment

Photo source: oasa.gr Public transportation in Athens and ferry travel in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday, April 6, due to a 24-hour strike called by the country’s main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY. According to announcements, on Wednesday: – Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, the electric railway (line 1), […]

Marriott’s Playful Hotel Brand ‘Moxy’ Opens in Athens

By admin 30 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Greece’s second ‘Moxy’ hotel recently opened its doors in the center of Athens, aiming to offer “fun hunter travelers” a playful stay in a city bursting with ancient history, vibrant culture and a thriving social scene. Moxy is Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand. The new Moxy Athens City hotel follows the opening of Moxy Patra […]

Jet2 Expands Greece Program, Launches Flights to Athens for First Time

By admin 29 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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UK tour operator Jet2 on Tuesday announced a major expansion to its program in Greece for summer 2022 that includes the launch of flights and city break package holidays to Athens for the very first time. Jet2 runs leisure flights through Jet2.com and package holidays through its tour operator Jet2holidays. The company’s expansion in Greece […]

Attica and Dubai Discuss Tourism Cooperation

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Attica Governor George Patoulis and Dubai Economy and Tourism Department CEO Issam Kazim The Region of Attica and Dubai are exploring ways to strengthen ties in the tourism field with a focus on gastronomy and health/wellness tourism. While attending the Expo 2020 Dubai, Attica Governor George Patoulis met with Dubai Economy and Tourism Department CEO Issam […]

Greece’s Tourism Organization Joins Forces with Athens Chamber of Commerce

By admin 23 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Extending the tourism season, increasing the sector’s added value, ensuring equal and fair distribution of tourism activity and increasing tourist spending and overnight stays are among the joint actions agreed to this week by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). The ACCI and GNTO signed a […]

Small Enterprises in Athens’ Historic Center to Get Support

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Photo source: Municipality of Athens Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis pledged this week to support 111 small businesses operating in the city’s historic center with 2.3 million euros in funds. Bakoyannis said the program, part of the “Athens Business Green Toolkit” launched last summer by the municipality, offers subsidies for energy upgrades of infrastructure and equipment

Athens: New Sports Facilities at Konistra Park in Petralona

By admin 14 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens recently completed the revamp of the historic Konistra park and its sports facilities in the area of Petralona. A part of the municipality’s “Adopt your city” program, the project included the upgrade of the park’s basketball and tennis courts. The Konitsa park project is also part of the city’s ongoing program […]

Works on Athens Metro Line 4 Section 1 Underway

By admin 11 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Οne of the most important transport projects in Greece, the first section of Athens Metro Line 4, is underway aiming once completed to facilitate thousands of commuters each day. Works on the first section of the project linking Veikou Park (Alsos Veikou) with Goudi are set to begin in 2023. More specifically, the 15-stop, 13km […]

Athens Mayor: Panathinaikos Stadium and Votanikos Regeneration Ready to Start

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis presented the plans for the creation of the Panathinaikos Football Stadium A 40,000 seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club, urban infrastructure upgrades, and the development of public spaces in the western Athens suburb of Votanikos are the priorities of a highly-anticipated overhaul to be carried out by the

Restoration of Historic Klonaridi Villa in Athens Begins

By admin 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The Klonaridi Villa in Patissia, Athens The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building located in the area of Patissia, near the Greek capital’s center. “Responding to a long-standing request of residents and city organizations, the municipality is paving the way for the restoration of this significant […]