Athens News

Flying back home from Athens just got easier thanks to a new self bag drop off point for travelers that opened at the port of Piraeus.

The Municipality of Athens has announced emergency measures to help residents and visitors keep cool during the heatwave.

Athens and Piraeus are ready to welcome the UEFA Super Cup 2023 this August for the first time.

Improving safety in the center of Athens was discussed by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Citizen Protection Minister Notis Mitarachi.

The Acropolis Museum will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with the music and dance event “Tango Acropolis”.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be shutting down Coco-Mat Athens BC hotel after it was found to be in violation of building laws.

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

The landmark Kypseli Agora along the Fokionos Negri walkway is back in action as Athens’ latest culture hub.

The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library in the center of Athens will host a set of free performances as part of the 4th ‘The Stones Speak’ cultural program.

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased in the first five months of the year over 2022 but were still down over the same period in pre-Covid 2019.

The city of Athens for 35 days will transform into one big stage to host theater and music events for all in a number of locations throughout the city.

Athens International Airport’s operational resilience and bold corporate sustainability strategy led to a big win at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards 2023.

The NJV Athens Plaza Hotel has refurbished its outdoor Plaza Café, offering an ideal meeting point right in the heart of Athens for guests and visitors.

Acropolis Museum celebrated its 14th anniversary with record-breaking visitor numbers and announcements of new exhibitions.

The Eleonas intercity KTEL bus depot project has moved to the next phase after environmental terms were approved.

Athens is steadily evolving into a meetings and conferences destination hosting 109 international conventions in 2022.

Athens Municipality designates bus stops to improve traffic and tourist experience, ensuring convenient access to attractions while minimizing disruptions.

Greece and Athens are among the leading destinations of choice for Europeans this year, according to booking figures for the summer.

The Acropolis Museum will mark its 14th anniversary by honoring its late president, Dimitris Pandermalis, with a tribute concert and showcasing Greece’s ancient past.

Passenger traffic through Athens International Airport in May surpassed pre-Covid 2019 levels for that month by 11.1%.