[embedded content] The Culture Ministry has released a video that highlights some of Greece’s symbolic archaeological sites, to mark their reopening on May 18. The video offers a virtual tour around Greece’s most significant ancient locations, including the Acropolis and Keramikos in Athens, Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi, Amphipolis and Dilos. It also
Photo Source: athensdrivein.gr A brand new drive-in cinema is coming this summer to the southern suburb of Glyfada in Athens to offer unique movie night experiences under the stars. The Μunicipality of Glyfada said in an announcement that it plans to hold a summer drive-in cinema festival at the facilities of the Glyfada Golf Course, starting […]
Photo Source: TCB The reputation of Thessaloniki in Greece as attractive international MICE destination is growing stronger, according to the latest rankings of the International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA). The northern port city gained 23 places in 2019 and moved up from the 93rd spot to the 70th globally in the ICCA statistics. Thessaloniki
The Municipality of Athens has announced that it will allocate resources and offer its venues to support culture and artists that have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Culture moves and unites us. Concerts, festivals, performances and exhibitions are an integral part of our lives, especially during these unprecedented times,” the municipality said. During
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 […]
Greek textile company Pennie has donated reusable cotton masks to the doctors and nurses of four hospital units in Greece, aiming to support the people that are currently fighting in the frontline to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. “With a sense of social responsibility, Pennie wishes to support the medical staff of various hospitals in the […]
Photo Source: @Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has announced that it will begin a phased approach to expand its network, initially to 52* destinations by the end of May and to 80* in June. Athens is scheduled to be among the airline’s destinations operating by the end of June. The airline said on Wednesday that having […]
Athens, Greece. Photo: GTP Parks and outdoor sports venues in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown that was imposed six weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Municipality of Athens on Monday reopened all parks and green spaces under […]
The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures that should be implemented for its safe reopening and operation on May 18. During her visit to the site, Mendoni gave instructions for the strict implementation of the health protocols […]
Photo Source: @Athens Flying Week The Athens Flying Week (AFW) 2020 air show, which was scheduled to take place during 19-20 September, is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considered as Greece’s most significant aviation event, AFW takes place annually at the Tanagra Air Base north of Athens, in the presence of hundreds of thousands […]


















