Acropolis Accessibility Pathway Works Go On Despite Reactions

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The Parthenon, Acropolis. Workers cement sections of the site to facilitate access for people with disabilities. Photo: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry has responded to reactions concerning the repair of special paths which enable access to the monuments of the Acropolis in Athens for people with disabilities or mobility issues. Last week, several […]

One Hundred Extra Buses Hit the Streets of Athens

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Photo source: @Kostas Karamanlis More than 100 intercity KTEL buses have been added to the fleet of the Athens Public Transport Organization (OASA) and released on the streets of Athens in efforts to ease crowding on public transport and facilitate commuters in the coronavirus era. The majority of KTEL buses are running on regional lines […]

Municipality of Athens Announces Eight New Taxi Ranks

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Photo Source: City of Athens The Municipality of Athens will create eight new taxi ranks in the Greek capital, in efforts to ease traffic congestion, facilitate commuters and taxi drivers. According to an announcement by the municipality, six taxi ranks were previously operating in central Athens. With the addition of eight new ones, taxi queues […]

CNT Places Athens Among Friendliest Cities in Europe

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Athens, Greece Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has placed Athens among the 10 Friendliest Cities in Europe with the most smiling, welcoming people, based on the results of its Readers’ Choice Awards for 2020. “While Europe’s best cities are often judged on their ancient history, intricate architecture, unrivalled art scene or amazing restaurants, sometimes what makes […]

Mohegan’s Casino Project in Greece to Take 3 Years After Permit Issue

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“INSPIRE Athens” The first integrated resort and casino to be constructed in Greece at the former Athens airport along the coast is set to take approximately three years to complete, said Mario Kontomerkos, president and CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), the preferred bidder for the development and management of the project. “Mohegan

Electric Bus Test Run Taking Place in Athens Center

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A new public electric bus on Wednesday began its first test run through the center of Athens and is open to passengers. The electric bus was offered by Chinese automobile manufacturer YUTONG to OSY, a subsidiary company of the Athens Public Transport Organization (OASA), following an open call by the Transport Ministry for the trial run […]

Museum of Modern Greek Culture Among Winners of #EUinmyRegion Postcard Contest

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Photo Source: euinmyregion.eu/ The Museum of Modern Greek Culture, located in the historic district of Monastiraki in Athens, is among the winners of the Postcards competition of the #EUinmyRegion 2020 campaign. #EUinmyRegion is a co-created communication campaign that aims to increase the visibility of EU-funded projects across Europe. Through the use of communication

Athens Municipality Embraces Street Art

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A large colorful mural was recently created on a pedestrian street near the center of Athens by five Greek and Italian street artists who worked together with the aim to breath life into the urban landscape. Located on Thessalonikis street, the mural is 30 meters long and was jointly created by Greek artists Blaqk, Jamer, Kez, […]

European Travel Agents Send Message from Athens: ‘Traveling is Safe’

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Photo source: @CityofAthens Τhe European travel agents’ and tour operators’ community recently met altogether in Athens for the 121st Semi-annual Meeting of ECTAA and sent the message to the world that traveling is safe if the well-known hygiene safety measures are respected. ECTAA, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association, regroups the national

Athens Municipality Launches Website for City’s Cats and Dogs

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On the occasion of World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4, the Animal Welfare Department of the Municipality of Athens launched an information website dedicated to the city’s stray cats and dogs to raise public awareness. Through the new website – www.animalscityofathens.gr – users can find information about the municipality’s efforts to protect stray animals […]