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Athens to Turn Central Avenue into Pedestrian Walkway

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

EBD: Athens, Rhodes, Milos are ‘European Best Destinations’ for 2023

Athens, Rhodes and Milos are among the 20 best destinations in Europe for travel in 2023.

Smart Cities, Climate Crisis Top Athens B40 Balkan Cities Network Presidency

Accelerating digital transformation to create smarter cities and addressing the climate crisis are priorities for Athens B40 Balkan Cities Network presidency.

Athens Takes Over B40 Balkan Cities Network Presidency  

Athens has taken over the presidency of the B40 Balkan Cities Network, an initiative that promotes solidarity, for 2023.

Greece Welcomes First Direct Flight from Shanghai

Greece welcomed the first direct flight from Shanghai last month, after the country’s flag carrier Air China announced the launch of routes to Athens Airport.

Wizz Air Connects Athens with Bucharest, Tel Aviv and Tirana

Wizz Air UK has added three new routes from Athens, Greece, to Bucharest in Romania, Tel Aviv in Israel and Tirana in Albania.

Athens Increases Budget for Building Restoration Scheme

The Municipality of Athens is increasing its ‘Prosopsi’ building restoration subsidy scheme by 1 million euros.

New CEO Named for Athens Development and Destination Management Agency

The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA), the official DMO of the Greek capital, has appointed Epameinondas Mousios as new chief executive officer.

SETE: Strategy to Better Shape the Future of Athens Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has an ambitious plan to further develop tourism in Athens and in the wider area of the capital (Athenian Riviera and Argosaronic islands).

Athens Moves Ahead with Panathinaikos Stadium, Eleonas Upgrade Works

Athens Municipality is moving ahead with tenders for the planned 40,000-seat football stadium for the historic Panathinaikos sports club.

New Dog Park Opens Near Larissa Railway Station in Athens

The park located opposite Larissa Railway Station in Athens has been upgraded and is now a perfect place for residents and visitors to walk their dogs.

Athens’ Historic Thission Square Gets Facelift

Popular Thission Square, located between the historic districts of Plaka and Monastiraki, has undergone restoration works as part of an ongoing overhaul of the Greek capital.

Ryanair to Close Base at Athens Airport for Winter

Ryanair has announced plans to stop serving Athens International Airport, Greece's largest and busiest airport, for the winter season, due to ‘dysfunctional’ charges.

Athens Hotels Not Happy With January-July 2022 Performance Figures

Athens’ hotels in July saw a ‘remarkable’ rise in occupancy but data for the first seven months of the year has sparked worry among hoteliers.

Minister: Athens Makes Strong Tourism Comeback

Athens made a strong tourism comeback this season despite the challenges of 2022, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Major Makeover Planned for Greece’s KTEL Intercity Bus Service

Greece’s outdated intercity bus services known as “KTEL” will be undergoing a major makeover which will create an airport-style hub in the area of Eleonas.

Athens Municipality Moving Ahead with City Upgrade Projects

A series of projects across Athens, including the redevelopment of Syntagma Square, are moving ahead as scheduled, according to the city’s mayor, Kostas Bakoyannis.

LSE Study Helps Athens Policymakers Create Better City

A study by the London School of Economics (LSE) has been released to help the city of Athens become more resilient, friendly and accessible to all.

Athens Accepting Applications for ‘Prosopsi’ Building Facade Upgrade Scheme

Athens residents wishing to tap into subsidies for the restoration of their building or home facade are invited to apply to the municipality’s “Prosopsi” program.

Dozens of Makeover Projects to Redefine Athens

A series of projects which will redefine Athens are entering implementation, it was announced at the 5th ITC 2022 Infrastructure & Transportation Conference held in the Greek capital.