Athens Invites Travelers to Greece with ‘Love Letters’

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[embedded content] Aiming to attract travelers to the Greek capital, This is Athens & Partners – a public-private tourism partnership – on Monday announced the launch of its “Love Letters from Athens” digital campaign. The action consists of six short promotional videos depicting popular Athens monuments and landmarks such as the ancient Irodion Theater, the […]

Athens: Central Pagrati Neighborhood Gets its Own ‘Pocket Park’

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Aiming to improve the standard of living in central Athens and create more outdoor space, the municipality of Athens created its third mini park in the neighborhood of Pagrati. Under its so-called “pocket park” campaign within its urban regeneration program which converts abandoned areas into small green spaces, the municipality created a 750m2 park in

Athens Shines Spotlight on 34 Landmark Fountains

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The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with the repair and restoration of 34 of the Greek capital’s landmark fountains that are located in the city’s neighborhoods, squares and other public areas. The capital’s history and culture is strongly connected with its fountains, which can be found in many locations across the city – from small […]

Major Ongoing Cleanup Operation Taking Place in Athens

By admin 27 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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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

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 […]

Athens Clears Way for Renovation of Landmark Buildings

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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, […]

Mayor: Athens Aiming to Attract Innovators, Investors

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Establishing Athens into an attractive destination for investors, visitors and residents, and tapping into new forms of tourism are the city authority’s priorities for the next day, said Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis during an online conference organized the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and Marketing Greece. Referring to the lessons learned from the

Athens Christmas Sends Out ‘Light’ to City’s ‘Hidden Heroes’

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“Light to those who truly bring light into our lives” is the motto behind this year’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony which took place in Athens this week in the midst of lockdown and without the customary crowds due to Covid-19 restrictions. Instead, the city authority chose to share the holiday cheer with the public through […]