Greek Gov’t Mulls Tax Relief for Covid-hit Businesses

By admin 25 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

Andrianou Street in Plaka, Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Greek business owners impacted by the Covid-19 health crisis will have more time until the end of the year to pay off their tax obligations, said Alternate Finance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis. Referring to seasonal enterprises – those mostly active in tourism – Skylakakis told ANT1 TV […]

Athens Sprays Streets to Curb Coronavirus Spread

By admin 17 Αυγούστου 2020 No comment

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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 Democracy Forum 2020 to Be Held Online

By admin 31 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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The Athens Democracy Forum will be held as a virtual event this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Scheduled to run between September 30 – October 2, the event will bring together leaders from government, business, civic society and the non-profit sector to explore real solutions to the most pressing issues facing democracy. Attending the […]

Athens Inks Accessibility Protocol with National Disability Group

By admin 24 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA) President Ioannis Vardakastanis sign the protocol of cooperation. In efforts to make Athens a more accessible city, Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis met this week with the president of the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA), Ioannis Vardakastanis, to

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 […]

‘Grand Walk of Athens’ Project to Enhance the City’s Tourism Identity

By admin 17 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: @City of Athens Tourism stakeholders and urban development experts anticipate that the Grand Walk of Athens – the new pedestrian walkway and bike route currently under development in the center of the Greek capital – will further highlight the city’s tourism attractions and breath life into neighborhoods and “hidden gems” waiting to be discovered.

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 […]

‘Athens is Back’ Initiative to Revive City’s Market

By admin 16 Ιουνίου 2020 No comment

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Athens, Greece. Photo Source: @Athens Attica The Athens Municipality has teamed up with the city’s traders union to support the revival of the Greek capital’s commercial center in the aftermath of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis met with representatives from the Athens Traders Association (ESA) to discuss ways to support local businesses

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