Covid-19: Greek Health Experts Urge Vigilance After Stricter Measures Imposed in Attica

By admin 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

Athens, Greece Greek health experts are calling on strict adherence to hygiene and mask-wearing measures, warning that if Covid-19 cases in the Attica region are not reigned in Greece could face a further spike in incidents. The Greek Civil Protection ministry announced on Tuesday, additional restrictions for the greater Athens area after the latest

Greek Court Final Decision to Pave Way for Mohegan’s Casino Plans

By admin 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: thehellinikon.com A legal dispute between Hard Rock International and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), the two bidders for the 30-year permit to run the first Integrated Resort and Casino (IRC) in Greece at Hellinikon, is expected to be closed this week after Greece’s highest court issues its final decision on the case. The Council of […]

Hellenic Parliament Building to Get a Facelift

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The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo: GTP The exterior of the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament in central Athens is undergoing restoration and maintenance works, expected to be completed by March 2021 in time for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greece’s independence. The history of the impressive building is linked to the […]

Athens Metro to Increase Frequency of Services as of August 31

By admin 24 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Urban Rail Transport (STASY) Urban Rail Transport Company STASY has decided to increase the frequency of services on Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, as of Monday, August 31, in efforts to avoid overcrowding and curb the spread of COVID-19. STASY said that from August 31 – September 4, during rush hour, metro […]

Athens City Center Shops Can Open on Sundays in 2021

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Photo source: athensattica.com As of November 2021, shop owners with businesses in the historic center of Athens will have the option to remain open on Sundays, according to a decision published in the Government Gazette. The new law, which goes into force in November 2021, follows consultation with trade groups and organizations and allows the operation […]

Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens announced this week that special squads would be carrying out disinfection of the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays. According to the disinfection program announced by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, municipal squads will be spraying the city […]

Covid-19 Drives Athens Hotel Prices Downward

By admin 6 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices as all the more travelers from Greece’s main source markets prefer to cancel their holiday plans rather face Covid-19 measures. According to a study carried out by YouGov on July 13-23, half of vacationers from Germany, the UK and France – […]

Tourism Ministry Looks to Promote Moschato-Tavros Area in Athens

By admin 5 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis visited the former slaughterhouse area in the suburb of Tavros as part of an inspection visit to assess the damage caused by a recent fire and to discuss converting the area in the rundown neighborhood along central Pireos Ave into a park. The plan to create a 17,000m2 park on the […]

Athens Inks Accessibility Protocol with National Disability Group

By admin 24 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA) President Ioannis Vardakastanis sign the protocol of cooperation. In efforts to make Athens a more accessible city, Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis met this week with the president of the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA), Ioannis Vardakastanis, to

Athens Grand Walk Project to Evolve as Archaeological Park

By admin 23 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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An impression of the Grand Walk on Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens. A walkway unifying Athens’ main monuments and landmarks including the Temple of Olympian Zeus with Zappeion and the National Garden has been approved by the National Archaeological Council paving the way for the finalization of an ambitious urban project which once completed will link […]