Athens News

Athens Flying Week 2018, Greece’s most significant aviation event, will “take off” from the Tanagra Air Base during September 22 and 23.

The Labor Ministry will launch tenders for the long-term lease of landmark buildings in Athens that have been abandoned, including properties that housed hotels.

The Unites States launches TIF week in Thessaloniki by marking the beginning of a five-year, $300 million project to renovate the US Embassy in Athens.

The Greek capital is preparing to host the Athens Democracy Forum 2018, during September 16-18, under the theme “Democracy in Danger: Solutions for a Changing World”.

The Athens Tour Guide School and eight vocational training units are accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year through to September 14.

Athens is up for the 2018 European Capital of Innovation Award, a prize awarded to the city that is best able to improve the lives of its citizens through innovation.

Aiming to revive the Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens, the city’s mayor invites all interested parties to submit proposals for the re-use of 10 shops.

The Grande Bretagne in the Greek capital, has released a set of videos that aim to unveil the history of Athens and the landmark hotel’s rich heritage.

The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has extended the deadline for the early bird registration for the Travel Trade Athens 2018 event, which will be held in October.

With a continuous record of arrivals, Athens is among the protagonists of Greece’s tourism development, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

The New Hotel in Athens, and the Dio Horia Gallery present an innovative cultural project currently running in collaboration with artist Olga Migliaressi-Phoca.

A much-awaited e-ticketing and access control system has been successfully installed at selected museums and archaeological sites across Greece.

Athens’ museums and sites are hosting theatrical performances with free admission, as part of “The Stones Speak” initiative of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

The NJV Athens Plaza, located in the heart of the Greek capital, recently celebrated the revamp of its Presidential Suite, with a “full moon” party, on the hotel’s eighth floor.

The Athens Airport welcomed more than 10 million passengers between January and June 2018, which is up by 11.1% compared to the same period in 2017.

The Divani Collection Hotels has received two honors at the Europe Gala ceremony of the 25th World Travel Awards 2018, which was recently held in Athens.

Athens has received three honors in the 25th World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018, which was recently held in the Greek capital.

Athens and Piraeus have joined forces to promote culture and will host over 270 events over the next few months in both cities.

The Municipality of Athens and “PHOTOgrafos” magazine have launched a photo competition and invite all to capture unique shots of the city’s National Garden during all seasons.

The Municipality of Athens has launched the “myAthensPass” smartphone app that helps drivers easily find available parking spaces in the Greek capital.