Haidari Municipality Plans to Restore Historic Monuments to Attract Visitors

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The Palataki tower in Haidari. Photo source: Municipality of Haidari The Municipality of Haidari, located a few kilometers west of Athens’ center, is planning to restore its Palataki tower, a monument of significant historic value, aiming to promote the area’s cultural heritage and attract visitors. The municipality has secured funds of 3 million euros by […]

‘Pocket Park’ Opens in Athens’ Kolonos District

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The Municipality of Athens recently opened its second “pocket park”, a small green area in the heart of Kolonos district. Pocket parks are urban open spaces on a small-scale which have the potential to provide relief from the city and contribute positively to the urban microclimate. Scientists from all over the world are promoting pocket […]

Twin Influencers Become Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors in China

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The Greek Twins Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou with Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis (archive photo) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently honored twin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou with the title of “Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors to China” for their efforts to promote the country to Chinese social media. Known as the @greek_twins, the

Travel Trade Athens 2021 Event Goes Hybrid in April

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens during April 19-20 will hold the 7th Travel Trade Athens 2021 event to promote the Greek capital and drive growth in the tourism sector. “Our aim is to promote the city’s tourism product in the best possible way to representatives of traditional and emerging […]

Major Ongoing Cleanup Operation Taking Place in Athens

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Cleanup operation in the neighborhood of Gyzi near the center of Athens. As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors in the Greek capital, the Municipality of Athens is proceeding with a major cleanup operation in the city’s neighborhoods. In line with its permanent strategy for cleanliness, […]

Athens Municipality to Support Businesses Active in Culture with €7.7 Million

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Photo source: @OPANDA The Municipality of Athens has announced that it will allocate 7.7 million euros to help businesses active in culture, including museums, theaters and cinemas, stay above water. According to an announcement by the municipality, the funds will support the liquidity of local culture businesses affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and help

American Airlines Announces Athens-New York Route for Summer 2021

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American Airlines, as of June 3, will launch a new service connecting Athens with New York, JFK airport, for the 2021 summer season. Flights, to be conducted on a Boeing 777-200, will be available for purchase beginning January 25. Onboard customers can choose to travel in Flagship Business, Premium Economy or Main Cabin. Wifi and […]

Corona Nomads Explain Why Working from Athens is Better

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Photo source: @This is Athens Professionals who have chosen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic to balance work and life praise Athens and explain why working from the Greek capital has its advantages. Forced by Covid-19 to change work habits and workplaces, digital nomads who have made Athens their home tell their stories on […]

Strefi Hill Revamp to Create an Oasis in Athens for Residents and Visitors

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An impression of the Strefi hill after its revamp. The Strefi hill, located in the neighborhood of Exarchia near the center of Athens, is set to undergo a major revamp, as part of an ongoing drive for the overhaul of the Greek capital, the Municipality of Athens recently announced. Strefi, one of Athens’ few green […]

Greece’s Regional Airports See 2020 Traffic Plunge by 71%

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Covid-19 drove passenger traffic through Greece’s 14 regional airports down by 71.4 percent in 2020 against 2019, according to managing company Fraport Greece. More specifically, according to data provided by the company, the 14 Greek airports handled only 8,611,780 passengers in 2020 compared to 30,150,737 in 2019. Domestic travel dropped by 62.1 percent while