Athens News

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

The Municipality of Athens is planning an open competition for the redesign of the city’s commercial and tourist center around the popular Monastiraki and Plaka districts.

Athens, Greece, ranks sixth best European city for a romantic dinner, according to a top 10 list compiled by Uswitch.

The Municipality of Athens has installed 62 smart signs on the streets of the Greek capital to honor the Philhellenic movement.

The highly anticipated Line 4 of the Athens metro will move ahead thanks to 580 million euros in new financing by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

The Municipality of Athens has announced the revamp of the lower side of Varvakeios, the Greek capital’s central market.

A forest playground inspired by nature and the history of civil aviation awaits children and adults at The Ellinikon Experience Park in Athens.

The Olympia Municipal Music Theatre ‘Maria Callas’ in Athens will hold a number of concerts and art events over the next three months.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has plans to boost international promotion for the Athens Marathon and also showcase Greece as a destination through the major running event.

Athens Metro Line 4 entered a new phase after the Municipality of Athens said it would proceed with landscaping works after the project’s completion.

Vehicles entering the Attiki Odos, the major highway of Athens, will not be required to pay tolls until January 30.

Registration for the 2022 Athens Half Marathon event will open on Friday, January 28.

The significant role that horses played in the lives of ancient Athenians is highlighted in a new art and science exhibition that opened in the Greek capital.

A major project for the upgrade of sidewalks in Athens is underway in the city’s commercial center and neighborhoods.

Athens is on the list of the world’s most beautiful cities to explore by night, released by UK-based hotel chain Premier Inn.

Athens and Attica have great potential to evolve into sustainable tourism destinations linking culture with travel, says Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Social media users from all over the world on New Year’s Eve had the chance to see some of Athens’ landmark sites through a live streaming on China’s WeChat Channel.

Opening restaurants, cafes, theaters, cinemas and other related venues in Athens is set to become easier after authorities announced that licensing procedures will be reformed.

New Year’s Eve saw the Athens sky erupt in colorful fireworks as Greece ushered in 2022.

The cities of Athens and Belgrade have agreed to strengthen cooperation in a number of sectors including tourism and culture.