Art Athina Virtual Event to Open on October 15

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Art Athina, the International Contemporary Art Fair of Athens, during October 15-31, will hold the virtual edition of its annual cultural event on its new online platform aavirtual.gr, which has been designed with the aim to bring closer galleries, collectors, and art lovers from around the world. One of the oldest annual art events in […]

Special Virtual Athens Marathon 2020 Announced for November

By admin 12 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Following the cancellation of this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the organizing committee have announced that they will hold a virtual edition of the event during November 8-22. “Taking into consideration that a large number of runners were getting ready for the annual Athens Marathon event, we’ve decided to

Athens Municipality Launches Website for City’s Cats and Dogs

By admin 9 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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On the occasion of World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4, the Animal Welfare Department of the Municipality of Athens launched an information website dedicated to the city’s stray cats and dogs to raise public awareness. Through the new website – www.animalscityofathens.gr – users can find information about the municipality’s efforts to protect stray animals […]

Photos of the Acropolis Wanted for Online Scrapbook Initiative

By admin 9 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo Source: ysma.gr Celebrating 45 years since the beginning of restoration works on the Acropolis hill in Athens, the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments (ESMA), is in search of photographs that depict in a direct or indirect way the interventions that have taken place on the Acropolis monuments […]

Greek Capital Welcomes New Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel

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Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel & Spa The Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel & Spa recently opened its doors to welcome visitors to the Greek capital. Located at Agia Irini Square in the heart of Athens, the new four-star hotel is housed in a 19th century mansion that has been recently restored and offers 14 spacious rooms, […]

Leadership Changes Announced for Athens’ Grande Bretagne and King George Hotels

By admin 6 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George at Syntagma Square in central Athens. Lampsa Hellenic Hotels S.A on Tuesday announced changes to the leadership of the Grande Bretagne and King George in Athens, following the retirement of the hotels’ General Manager and Managing Director, Tim Ananiadis. According to an announcement by Lampsa, Tim has decided to […]

Coronavirus Hits Greek MICE Industry Hard

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Greece’s MICE industry has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with sector professionals forecasting a severe drop in arrivals and revenues for 2020 due to the mass cancellation of conferences and events. According to a survey conducted by the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO), the City of Athens Convention and

New Light Design Showcases Athens Acropolis

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“Acropolis, in a whole new light” video by the Onassis Foundation (screenshot) The Athens Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent ancient sites, emerged in new light on Wednesday, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials. Lighting design and implementation were carried out by Emmy Award-winning artist Eleftheria

European Travel Agents and Tour Operators to Meet in Athens

By admin 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece, Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas The European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) has announced that it will hold its annual meeting in Athens during October 8-9, with the support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation and the City of Athens Development and Destination Management Agency. The announcement comes a few

Glory of Acropolis to be Displayed in New Light

By admin 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo: Ministry of Culture / Gavriil Papadiotis A new lighting system installed at the Acropolis in Athens is expected to unveil the unique features of Greece’s landmark site and its surrounding monuments, during an official presentation on Wednesday evening. The new lighting will highlights nine points of the ancient monument: the Acropolis hill, the walls, […]