Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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 […]

Athens Grand Walk Project to Evolve as Archaeological Park

By admin 23 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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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 […]

Greece’s Lavreotiki Municipality Aiming for UNESCO Status

By admin 8 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Ancient theater in Lavreotiki. Photo Source: Municipality of Lavreotiki The Lavreotiki Municipality said this week that it would be submitting a file to the culture ministry so as to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list for its vast history and singular geology. “We’ve started this very important process for our municipality; it is the […]

Segments of Athens New City Walk Handed Over to the Public

By admin 24 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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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 […]

Greek Tourism Receipts Plunge After Covid-19 Lockdowns

By admin 22 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Greek tourism receipts and incoming traffic took a hard hit in April after Covid-19 brought global travel to a standstill sinking the number of traveler arrivals in Greece by 96.2 percent and incoming revenue by 98.7 percent. According to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) this week, travel receipts in April slid […]

Athens City Walk Project Fine-tuned to Drivers’ Needs

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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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 […]

Works on Athens City Walk Project Begin with Road Closures

By admin 10 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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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

Greece to Increase Cash Rebate for Producers Filming in the Country

By admin 29 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: EKOME The Greek digital governance ministry announced this week that it would be increasing a cash rebate for film productions made in Greece from 35 percent to 40 percent in efforts to enhance the country’s position as an attractive filming destination and bring in investors. The decision was announced during a cabinet meeting […]

Athens Closed Off to Cars for Three Months

By admin 22 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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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 […]

Athens’ Landmark Omonia Square Reopens to the Public

By admin 15 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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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 […]