Athens’ landmark Kallimarmaron Panathinaic Stadium on Wednesday will welcome 3,500 athletes from 37 countries for the opening ceremony of the 3rd World Company Sport Games 2021. Organized by the Hellenic Organization for Company Sport & Health (HOCSH) and the Region of Attica, the Games are taking place in the Greek capital between October 6-10. “The […]
Greek hospitality management and consulting company Modus & Amplio has announced its new partnership with The Koukaki Residence, a hospitality property located in the Athenian district of Koukaki under the Acropolis. Under the agreement, Modus & Amplio has already rebranded the property; created a new name and logo; developed a new photo concept and online/offline
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
The Greek Twins on CCTV Τwin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou, Greece’s tourism ambassadors to China, promoted Greece’s natural beauty and culture through a four-minute video that aired recently on China Central Television (CCTV). The video was produced in cooperation with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) service in China. Also known as the Greek
Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced the addition of a fourth weekly service to its routes connecting Athens with Berlin and Singapore. The carrier already operates flights on its Athens-Berlin route three times a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9.30am. A fourth flight will be added on Sundays starting October […]
Photo source: Acropolis Museum © Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced the extension of its “A museum open to all” cultural program for migrants and refugees until October 7. Launched earlier in September to celebrate the European Heritage Days, the program was initially planned to run until September 26. Following its success, […]
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 Athens Zafolia Hotel recently opened its doors and is welcoming guests once again to its prime facilities near the center of the Greek capital. The four-star hotel is operating under the latest health protocols announced by Greek authorities aiming to ensure the safety of its guests and staff against Covid-19. Located on Alexandras Avenue, […]
Greece’s state authorities, Paralympic medalists, Special Olympics athletes and members of the #BeActive Hellas Organizing Committee held a walking tour on the Acropolis hill in Athens on Saturday. The activity was organized as part of the #BEACTIVE Night Event that took place in the Greek capital to mark the #BEACTIVE Day celebrations on September 23 […]
A number of neighborhoods in Athens are getting new sidewalks as part of the municipality’s efforts to improve the everyday life of residents, enhance safety and ensure better accessibility for people with disabilities. Under a budget of 24 million euros, the municipality is going ahead with a two-year plan that includes the creation of 410 […]


















