In efforts to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital and address climate change, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said this week that he was considering reinstating the “daktylios” odd/even traffic regulation system. Dubbing the decades-old system the “Green Daktylios”, the mayor announced the idea during the “Citizen Sustain: Building a Better Urban
An impression of the “Grand Walk” project. The “Megalos Peripatos” or “Grand Walk” – a 6.8km pedestrian walkway aiming to unify Athens’ archaeological sites and landmarks and create bicycle lanes, has failed to win over the Greek capital’s residents, a survey released this week found. Carried out by the Panteion University of Athens and the Aristotle
The Μunicipality of Athens announced on Monday that it was handing over 63 abandoned buildings for renovation as part of its city regeneration plan. The municipal authority said the aim is to pave the way for the buildings’ renovation and “return to society”. Formerly occupied by squatters, the derelict buildings, many of which are architectural gems, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A part of the “Megalos Peripatos” project at the junction of Vasilissis Olgas avenue and Amalias avenue near Syntagma Square. Photo Source: @O Megalos Peripatos tis Athinas Segments of a new pedestrian walkway and bike route in Athens were handed over to the public this week with construction works set to begin on June 27 […]
Grand Stroll – the section of Vasilisis Olgas avenue connecting the Panathinaic Stadium with Amalias Avenue and the pedestrian walkaway leading to the Acropolis. Photo Source: @City of Athens Municipal authorities in Athens are looking into ways to facilitate commuting to the city center during a period of re-routing and road works to create a 6.8km […]
An impression of Panepistimiou street, Athens. Source: City of Athens Priority zones for pedestrians and cyclists as well as limited access to the center of Athens are set to be announced in the coming period as the Athens Municipality launches works on its ambitious Athens city walk project. The plan, to include extending pedestrian areas and unifying the
Kapnikarea Byzantine Church, Ermou street, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece A large part of the center of Athens will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Under the joint ministerial decision, the ban will apply for three months with the […]
Omonia square, Athens One of Athens’ busiest squares, Omonia reopened to the public this week after extensive renovation and upgrade works, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis announced. A fountain, that was the trademark of the square decades ago, has been reinstalled with the aim to create a city oasis. The renovation of Omonia Square is part […]

















