Photos of the Acropolis Wanted for Online Scrapbook Initiative

By admin 9 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

The Acropolis in Athens. Photo Source: ysma.gr Celebrating 45 years since the beginning of restoration works on the Acropolis hill in Athens, the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments (ESMA), is in search of photographs that depict in a direct or indirect way the interventions that have taken place on the Acropolis monuments […]

Greek Capital Welcomes New Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel

By admin 8 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel & Spa The Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel & Spa recently opened its doors to welcome visitors to the Greek capital. Located at Agia Irini Square in the heart of Athens, the new four-star hotel is housed in a 19th century mansion that has been recently restored and offers 14 spacious rooms, […]

New Light Design Showcases Athens Acropolis

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“Acropolis, in a whole new light” video by the Onassis Foundation (screenshot) The Athens Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent ancient sites, emerged in new light on Wednesday, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials. Lighting design and implementation were carried out by Emmy Award-winning artist Eleftheria

Concerns Rise Over Increasing Covid-19 Cases in Attica

By admin 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Greek health experts are troubled over a new surge in Covid-19 incidents concentrated for the most part in and around the Greek capital. Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Tuesday announced a record 416 new coronavirus cases, with 240 in the greater Athens region and 61 found in incoming travelers. […]

Glory of Acropolis to be Displayed in New Light

By admin 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo: Ministry of Culture / Gavriil Papadiotis A new lighting system installed at the Acropolis in Athens is expected to unveil the unique features of Greece’s landmark site and its surrounding monuments, during an official presentation on Wednesday evening. The new lighting will highlights nine points of the ancient monument: the Acropolis hill, the walls, […]

Athens’ Cycladic Art Museum Offers Digital Tours

By admin 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Museum of Cyladic Art. Photo © Paris Tavitian The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is offering its visitors the opportunity to experience digital tours of its permanent collections just by using their smartphone or tablet. As of September 24, visitors can scan the QR code that is available at the museum’s entrance and outside […]

Athens Puts New Covid-19 Management Plan into Action

By admin 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece The Athens municipality, in collaboration with the health and civil protection ministries, announced on Monday a new series of precautionary measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 after the majority of the country’s positive cases were found to be concentrated in the Greek capital. The plan, which is aimed at raising awareness […]

Athens to Celebrate European Day of Languages 2020 with Digital Treasure Hunt

By admin 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens on Saturday, September 26, will join the celebrations for the European Day of Languages 2020 with an online treasure hunt. Organized in collaboration with the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) and the European Commission, the treasure hunt will “take place” through an interactive map that will allow participants to “travel” […]

FinMin: Greek Economy Can Brave a Second Lockdown if Needed

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras (center) Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, said Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, adding that the country’s available resources amount to 37.7 billion euros. Speaking to SKAI channel a day after the number of Covid-19 cases in Greece increased to […]

Athens Municipality Launches Online Appointment Service for Citizens

By admin 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Syntagma Square, Athens. Photo © GNTO/Y Skoulas The Municipality of Athens recently introduced a new online appointment service for citizens that need to visit municipal offices in order to process their affairs. Citizens that are not able to use the municipality’s digital platform available at eservices.cityofathens.gr, can now easily book appointments online for 298