Athens Supports Tourism Industry Through Partnerships

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Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Municipality of Athens and its tourism partners are preparing for the reopening of Greek tourism in mid-May, with the aim to provide the city’s future visitors with safe and unique tourism experiences. Speaking to reporters during a press conference earlier this week, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis referred […]

Athens Commercial Center Upgrade to Include More Pedestrian-friendly Streets

By admin 19 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Agias Irinis Square in Athens. Photo source: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with an ambitious urban regeneration project that involves the upgrading of more squares and the pedestrianization of additional streets in the commercial center of the Greek capital. According to news coverage by Greece’s public broadcaster ERT, in […]

Athens: Plato’s Academy Park Regeneration Project Gets Green Light

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Plato’s Academy, Athens Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies submitted by the Municipality of Athens and the Athens Ephorate of Antiquities for the project involving the regeneration of the park and archaeological site located at Plato’s Academy. The project includes the area’s upgrade and promotion, and foresees the announcement of an

Athens Municipality to Open Animal Shelter in Votanikos

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The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos. According to an announcement, the shelter will have the capacity to host up to 90 strays. Facilities will include a spacious courtyard and equipment to house stray dogs in decent and safe conditions. The shelter will […]

Athens Honors Russian PM and Prince of Wales with Gold Medal of Honor

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis recently awarded the Gold Medal of Honor of the Municipality of Athens to the Prince of Wales Charles and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Prince Charles and the Russian PM were among the official guests in the Greek capital attending the […]

Athens Dresses in Blue and White for Greece’s Independence Bicentennial – Photos

By admin 24 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Aerial view of Syntagma square with the Greek flag at the center. As part of the wider celebrations for the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence, Athens’ central Syntagma square has been decorated with flowers and lights in the colors of the Greek flag. A total of 5,000 blue and white flowers form a […]

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 […]

Volunteer to Help Athens’ Strays

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Municipality of Athens is looking for volunteers that will actively support its animal welfare program that is dedicated to protecting the city’s strays. Hundreds of stray cats and dogs of Athens are receiving treatment and are being sterilized on a daily basis with the help of volunteers. The municipality has also opened a new […]

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

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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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

By admin 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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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 […]