Photo source: Municipality of Athens Social media users in China and all over the world on New Year’s Eve saw a number of Athens’ landmark sites and locations through a live streaming video on China’s WeChat Channel. As the city ushered in 2022, WeChat users had the chance to “travel” to the Acropolis, the Athenian […]
Opening restaurants, cafes, theaters, cinemas and other related venues in the center of the Greek capital is set to become easier after the Municipality of Athens and the Culture Ministry recently announced that they would be reforming licensing procedures. The two authorities said they were simplifying complex and tedious permit procedures in efforts to attract […]
“This New Year marks a new beginning so let’s welcome it with optimism, hope and faith…” – Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis New Year’s Eve 2021 saw Athens’ skyline erupt in colorful fireworks as Greece ushered in 2022 on Saturday. The Municipality of Athens held a festive celebration concert on Lycabettus hill, against the background of the […]
Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Belgrade Mayor Zoran Radojičić The cities of Athens and Belgrade on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation in an aim to strengthen their ties in a number of sectors including tourism and culture. The memorandum was signed by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Belgrade Mayor Zoran Radojičić during a meeting […]
IAPCO CEO Martin Boyle, IAPCO President Ori Lahav and EATA CEO Vagelis Vlachos. Photo source: @Develop Athens The Municipality of Athens has become an official Destination Partner of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), following an agreement signed between the two organizations during the IBTM World 2021 expo that took place recently
Photo: Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens is welcoming the Christmas holiday season with interactive games for children, evening gallery tours for adults, Christmas carols and special gifts for all. Sound stories for divine births The museum invites children and adults to take part in an interactive program dedicated to the birth of gods and […]
Athens’ largest ice rink will open its doors on Tuesday, December 14, at Kotzia Square, to give the city’s residents and visitors a special experience during the holiday season. Set to operate until January 6, the ice rink will cover an area of 400 square meters. “Children and adults will have the opportunity to showcase their […]
Photo source: @The Clumsies The Clumsies and Baba Au Rum, two bars in Athens, Greece, have been included once again on the list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021. The list is compiled every year by UK-based William Reed Business Media. The Clumsies bar was awarded for a seventh year in a row, ranking […]
The Christmas and holiday season is on in Athens with 38 days full of music, theater, pop-up events and much more through to January 13. Athens municipality presented this week its schedule of holiday events set to take place in city neighborhoods and on main squares. An ice rink, six Christmas villages, open-air screenings and […]
Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis giving the city’s Medal of Honor to Pope Francis. Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis on Sunday awarded Pope Francis with the Gold Medal of Honor – the highest distinction of the Greek capital – in recognition of his efforts, sensitivity and social contribution. The Pope arrived in Athens on Saturday and received […]


















