Athens News

The Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel & Spa, housed in a restored 19th century mansion, has opened its doors to visitors of the Greek capital.

The Athens Acropolis has emerged in new light, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials.

Greek health experts are troubled over a new surge in Covid-19 incidents concentrated for the most part in and around the Greek capital.

The European Travel Agents & Tour Operators Association (ECTAA) will hold its annual meeting in Athens during October 8-9.

A new lighting system has been installed at the Acropolis in Athens to unveil the unique features of Greece’s landmark monument.

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is offering its visitors the opportunity to experience digital tours around its permanent collections just by using their smartphone or tablet.

The Athens municipality has announced a new series of precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in inner-city neighborhoods.

The Municipality of Athens on September 26 will hold an online treasure hunt to celebrate the European Day of Languages ​​2020.

Greece’s economy can endure a possible second lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 if necessary, according to Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

The Athens Municipality has introduced a new online appointment service for citizens that need to visit municipal offices to process their affairs.

Greek health experts are calling on strict adherence to Covid-19 measures, warning that if cases in Attica do not decrease, harsher restrictions may be required.

Greece’s highest court is expected to issue its final decision and end a legal conflict over the 30-year permit to run a casino at the Hellinikon area in Athens.

The exterior of the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens is undergoing restoration, expected to be completed by March 2021.

Rail Transport Company STASY, as of August 31, will increase the frequency of services on Athens’ metro lines 2 and 3, in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

As of November 2021, shop owners with businesses in the historic center of Athens will have the option to remain open on Sundays, according to a Greek government decision.

The Municipality of Athens will disinfect the city’s streets and squares in efforts to limit the spread of Covid-19 as hundreds of Athenians return from their holidays.

The Covid-19 pandemic is putting pressure on Athens hoteliers to lower their prices, as indicated by Trivago’s Hotel Price Index.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will support an urban regeneration project that will aim to upgrade the Moschato-Tavros Municipality, located south of Athens.

Aiming to make the city more accessible, the Athens Municipality recently signed a protocol of cooperation with the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities.

A walkway unifying Athens’ main monuments and landmarks will be included in the ambitious “Grand Walk” urban project of the Municipality of Athens.