Crete: New Park Coming Up for Heraklion’s Residents and Visitors

By admin 9 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Heraklion, old harbor. Photo source: Municipality of Heraklion/Pavlos Kapoglou The Municipality of Heraklion on the island of Crete is proceeding with a large-scale project for the development of a new modern park in the city’s northern suburbs. Speaking to the Athens News Agency, Heraklion’s deputy mayor responsible for the municipality’s technical services, Yiannis

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 […]

GNTO Explores Ways to Promote Athens Abroad

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote Athens to markets abroad, with a focus on the wider area of the city’s historic center, and to support the tourist shops of the popular Plaka district. GNTO President Angela Gerekou recently exchanged views on the issue in a meeting with the vice governor […]

Free Cancer Screenings at Athens’ Municipal Clinics

By admin 2 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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City of Athens Social Clinic (archive photo) On the occasion of World Cancer Day, celebrated on February 4, the Municipality of Athens is offering free medical screenings at its health clinics across the Greek capital. To be carried out between February 3-5, the municipality’s action plan aims to inform and protect citizens as well as […]

Plans to Promote Wine Tourism in Attica Begin to Fall in Place

By admin 2 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Attica Governor George Patoulis and “Attica Wine and Food Experience” President Maria Alifrangi (center). The Region of Attica and the Attica Wine and Food Experience Product Club recently signed a cooperation agreement to promote the region as a wine, gastronomy and cultural tourism destination. “We work systematically and collectively to win the battle against the […]

‘Pocket Park’ Opens in Athens’ Kolonos District

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The Municipality of Athens recently opened its second “pocket park”, a small green area in the heart of Kolonos district. Pocket parks are urban open spaces on a small-scale which have the potential to provide relief from the city and contribute positively to the urban microclimate. Scientists from all over the world are promoting pocket […]

Le Figaro Magazine Features the Mountain of Centaurs: Pelion

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Source: Le Figaro Magazine Greece’s Mount Pelion and its hidden treasures are featured in a 10-page article published in the latest issue of France’s “Le Figaro Magazine”. Written by travel editor Sarah Chevalley, the article is titled “Balade au pays des centaures” (walk in the land of centaurs) and includes photos of Laurent Fabre. It […]

Covid-19: Over 9,600 Small Attica Businesses to Receive Support

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros in funds to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Co-funded by the Attica Regional Operational Program (PEP Attikis) 2014-2020, the program foresees that subsidies for each eligible enterprise will range from 5,000 – 40,000 euros depending on […]

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, […]

‘The Mirror’ Adds Greek Islands to Travel Bucket List for 2021

By admin 21 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Greek islands are among the destinations included on the 2021 travel bucket list of British national daily The Mirror. Published on the newspaper’s website, the list consists of 12 amazing destinations and targets travelers seeking for escapism or future adventures. “Travel isn’t exactly on the cards at the moment (thanks, Covid). However, while 2020 […]