before after As part of its anti-graffiti campaign, the Municipality of Athens recently cleaned the walls of the old Poulopoulos hat factory, a historic building located in the Thision district. An appealing example of industrial architecture, the Poulopoulos hat factory – also known as “Pil Poul” – in 1886 housed the country’s oldest hat factory. […]
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 […]
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 […]
An impression of Syntagma Square in the Greek capital. Source: City of Athens The Municipality of Athens announced this week that it had approved a city walk which will focus on unifying the city’s archaeological sites and landmarks. Dubbed “Megalos Peripatos” (Large Stroll), the 6.8km walk is scheduled to be completed by 2022 with pedestrianization […]
Internationally acclaimed Greek singer Alkistis Protopsalti on Saturday morning hit the streets of Athens and gave a mobile concert to spread optimism and joy through song. With the white truck of the Municipality of Athens as her stage, Protopsalti sang many of her hits while being driven around neighborhoods of the center of Athens from […]
Photo Source: @OPANDA The Municipality of Athens is offering internet users the chance to enjoy a wide selection of cultural programs and shows online – right from the comfort of their home. “This is a difficult time for all of us,” Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said in an announcement, referring to the coronavirus pandemic. “We wish […]
The Athens City Hall. Photo: GTP The Municipality of Athens has introduced its “Help at Home Plus” program which aims to support vulnerable groups deal with the Covid-19 crisis. Designed with the help of experts and based on the municipality’s existing “Help at Home” program, the extended scheme aims to receive and meet the demands […]















