Athens News

Athens officially welcomed the holiday season, promising a lineup of unique concerts, outdoor screenings, and a wide range of family-friendly activities.

The Herodion Hotel in Athens recently hosted a pre-Christmas celebration to mark the start of the holiday season, offering a preview of its festive ambiance.

Athens and Attica saw a 2.2% year-on-year rise in hotel demand in October 2024, following five months of declining occupancy.

Athens stood out among 15 cities to be crowned the World’s Leading Cultural Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024.

The World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024 saw one Greek destination, eleven hotels, and one travel agency in Greece win travel industry “Oscars”.

The Region of Attica launched a new campaign to showcase the Christmas charm of Athens, specifically targeting the UK, German, and Swedish markets.

The Municipality of Athens will host a spectacular celebration on November 28 to light this year’s Christmas tree, transforming the heart of the city into a magical winter wonderland.

Air Canada will expand its summer 2025 schedule by adding up to three daily flights to Athens, Greece.

Athens will implement urban transport and road traffic adjustments for the 41st Authentic Marathon.

The playground in Ragava Olive Grove, at the foot of the Acropolis, recently opened its gates to Athenians and visitors.

The Acropolis in Athens is among the winners of Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best “Things to Do” Awards.

Construction of the Panathinaikos football stadium in Votanikos is set to begin after the Athens Municipality secured funding.

The 3rd This is Athens – City Festival invites residents and visitors to enjoy cultural events and fitness sessions in various locations throughout the city.

Technopolis in Athens has announced its summer program of events, featuring famous Greek and foreign artists taking the stage from May to September.

Athens was recognized as a top MICE destination in Europe for 2024, with two hotels in the city named among the best for meetings.

Athens is once again among the Top 5 most affordable city break destinations in Europe for British travelers this year.

The 3rd This is Athens – City Festival continues this week with a diverse lineup of events and activities, all offering free admission.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias is aiming to transform Athens’ metropolitan park fueled by a budget of 43 million euros.

Attica, the region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, was the most visited in Greece in 2023 accounting for over 7.8 million tourist visits.

Greece on Friday handed over the flame for the Summer Olympic Games to a delegation from the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee during a symbolic ceremony in Athens.