Athens News

Athens’ Christmas tree lit up on Syntagma Square, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Greek capital.

Minion, a historic department store in central Athens, got a new lease on life this week after being illuminated as part of redevelopment works.

Athens lights its Christmas tree on Syntagma Square this Thursday heralding the festive season.

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Runners and visitors from across the globe are in Greece for the 40th anniversary of the historic Athens Marathon this weekend.

All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens.

The Grand Hyatt Athens recently played host to the 17th edition of the World Luxury Awards, where it also won eight awards.

The world’s first Maria Callas Museum has opened in Athens, celebrating the iconic soprano’s legacy.

Athens is among the three top most resilient European cities in terms of inbound flight bookings in Q4.

Exarcheia in Athens ranks 31st on Time Out’s “40 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World” list.

A new Radisson Hotel Group tourism investment in central Athens is scheduled to open next year.

Residents of Athens and Thessaloniki voted to change mayors during the runoff local government elections on Sunday.

The Tourism Ministry and SEGAS are looking to work together to promote the “Athens Marathon The Authentic” event and sports tourism in Greece.

The historic Esperia Palace has re-entered Athens’ hospitality scene as a member of the NYX brand under the Leonardo hotel chain of Israel’s Fattal Hotel Group.

A refurbished playground is the first step in plans to redevelop the Athens neighborhood of Akadimia Platonos.

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

The playground at the National Garden in Athens has been refurbished and includes new and safe play equipment for children of all ages.

Trade activity in the center of Athens must be preserved, according to a study released by the Athens Traders Association.

The first MICHELIN Guide Athens includes a selection of restaurants in the city that offer unique experiences.

The fourth edition of ‘The Stones Speak’ program concludes at Plato’s Academy, celebrating ancient Greek philosophy’s enduring legacy.