Athens News

The Greek government has revealed its plan for the regeneration of the 70km coastal zone extending from Faliro to Sounio on the Athenian Riviera.

Athens is safely returning to everyday life and is ready to welcome its visitors again, according to the Greek capital’s mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis.

Dior will hold its “Croisière” runway show at the Kallimarmaro Stadium in Athens on June 17, after receiving the approval of Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS).

Athens is in the running for the title of Europe’s Leading City Break Destination for 2021 at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA).

The Municipality of Athens has refurbished 20 fountains in the Greek capital’s center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Works at Hellinikon, one of the largest investments on the Athenian Riviera in Greece, are set to begin in the coming months.

The Municipality of Athens and its tourism partners are preparing for the reopening of Greek tourism in mid-May, aiming to provide the city’s visitors with safe experiences.

The 7th Travel Trade Athens event has brought together executives of leading tourism enterprises from Greece and abroad.

The Municipality of Athens is planning to revamp more squares and make more streets for pedestrians only, in the city’s commercial center.

Greece’s Archaeological Council has given its approval for the regeneration of the park and archaeological site at Plato’s Academy in Athens.

The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors this June, according to an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry.

The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos.

The Municipality of Athens recently honored the Prince of Wales and the Russian Prime Minister with the city’s Gold Medal of Honor.

The National Gallery in Athens will open its doors to the public as soon as the epidemiological situation will allow.

Greece marked Independence Day on March 25 with a shortened parade attended by world leaders and no crowds due to tough Covid-19 measures.

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has assured that it maintains its commitment to its INSPIRE Athens investment in Hellinikon, Greece.

Athens is paying tribute to the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence by dressing up parts of the city in the colors of the Greek flag.

The mayors of Athens and Istanbul have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral relations between the two cities.

The renovated National Gallery in Athens will open officially to visitors once Covid-19 measures are lifted and conditions allow.

Greece will welcome official guests to join celebrations on March 25 for the 200th anniversary since the 1821 Greek Revolution.