Athens News

The Municipality of Athens will offer its venues to support culture and artists that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greek company Aktor Concessions SA has finalized a deal to manage and exploit the Alimos Marina in southern Athens.

The Municipality of Athens has approved a city walk which will focus on unifying the city’s archaeological sites and landmarks.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures needed for when it reopens on May 18.

Parks in Athens and the wider Attica region have reopened to the public, following the Greek government’s decision to ease the nationwide lockdown.

The first phase of restoration projects of the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens is expected to be completed by the end of May.

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided that a hotel constructed in the center of Athens, blocking the view to the Acropolis, will be required to demolish its two top floors.

The Municipality of Athens has introduced its “Help at Home Plus” program that aims to support vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Athens public transport authorities have reduced metro, train, and tram services due to a decline in commuter traffic and as part of efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The Municipality of Athens has suspended the operation of the city’s indoor sports facilities and cultural venues for 15 days, aiming to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Thousands of people visited the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens during the first three days of its operation.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis met with London School of Economics (LSE) Director Minouche Shafik to discuss on innovative solutions for the urban upgrade of the Greek capital.

The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with the revamp of 19 playgrounds in the Greek capital, aiming to improve the quality of life for children and their families.

Set in the center of the Greek capital, the Athens Utopia Ermou hotel looks to live up to what its name promises: that it is a place of ideal perfection …

The much-awaited National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens will open to the public on February 28 with free admission for the whole month of March.

The City of Athens is moving ahead with a graffiti cleanup project after the completion of works on the Pedion tou Areos Park.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is backing a city council decision to send a letter to the British government calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

The Tourism Ministry together with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will be moving to Omonia Square in central Athens.

A new five-star hotel has arrived in Athens that strives to offer unique hospitality experiences within luxurious facilities: the Academias Hotel.

Athens is ready to welcome the carnival season with plenty of song, dance and fun that will run for two weeks through to March 2.