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Athens Welcomes Carnival Season with Dozens of Free Events

The municipality of Athens invites residents and guests to experience Greek Carnival with 80 free events at 55 locations across the city.

Athens’ Akadimia Platonos Neighborhood Gets New Playground

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

Three Iconic Squares in Athens Changing to Welcome New Metro Line

The Municipality of Athens will be launching an open competitions for the revamp of three central squares ahead new metro operations.

Greece to Protect Historic Athens Cinemas Ideal and Astor

The Greek Environment Ministry has decided to designate two historic Athens cinemas as protected cultural monuments.

Athens Mayor Wants to Preserve Historic Cinemas

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, city residents and heritage groups are calling for the protection of two historic cinemas.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

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.

Athens Carnival Celebrations to Peak Over the Weekend

Everyone is invited to celebrate the end of Carnival and Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) on Filopappou Hill in Athens.

Greece Joins Europa Nostra for Creation of European Heritage Hub

Greece will join Europa Nostra for the creation of a European Heritage Hub, which will aim to strengthen Europe’s cultural heritage movement.

Athens Carnival Kicks Off on February 16 with Free Events

Starting on February 16 and for twelve days, Athens will be holding its carnival celebrations with dozens of free events.

Two New Municipal Dog Parks Open in Athens

The Municipality of Athens has recently opened two dog parks at the Gendarmerie School Park near Mesogeion Avenue and on the Lambrakis Hill in Neos Kosmos.

Athens’ Neighborhoods to Transform into Christmas Villages

Ten Athenian neighborhoods will transform into Christmas villages that will host a series of festive events and activities for children and everyone young at heart.

25 World Mayors Meet in Athens for Summit

Twenty-five mayors from across the globe will meet in Athens to send out a message against antisemitism during the 2022 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism (MSAA).

September Movie Nights at Athens’ Revived AB Cinema

The AB open air cinema in Athens will continue operating until mid-September with a rich program of movies for cinema lovers.

Architectural Competition Opens for Athens Archaeological Museum

A competition had opened for the design of the new Athens Archaeological Museum that is planned to be erected in the city’s Akadimia Platonos area.

Athens: New Online Guide Introduces Greek Capital’s Shops to Residents and Visitors

The Municipality of Athens and the Athens Traders’ Association have launched a new digital shopping guide for residents and visitors of the Greek capital.

Athens Working to Keep Tourists Longer in the City

Keeping tourists in Athens for longer stays is a top priority for Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, who is expecting the Greek capital to beat pre-pandemic 2019 tourist arrival levels this year.

Deal Paves Way for ‘Revival’ of Akadimia Platonos Archaeological Site

Actions will soon be taken to redevelop the archaeological site of Plato’s Academy, following the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Municipality of Athens, the Greek Culture Ministry and the Academy of Athens.

Athens Named Europa Nostra Heritage Hub

Athens has been named “Europa Nostra Heritage Hub” and will work to strengthen the voice of local stakeholders in the protection of Europe’s heritage.

Athens National Garden Refurbishment is Underway

The Municipality of Athens has completed the first phase of a refurbishment project that aims to upgrade the National Garden, one of the Greek capital’s landmark sites.