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Tourism Ministry Looks to Promote Moschato-Tavros Area in Athens

The Greek Tourism Ministry will support an urban regeneration project that will aim to upgrade the Moschato-Tavros Municipality, located south of Athens.

Posted On 05 Aug 2020

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Athens Grand Walk Project to Evolve as Archaeological Park

A walkway unifying Athens' main monuments and landmarks will be included in the ambitious “Grand Walk” urban project of the Municipality of Athens.

Posted On 23 Jul 2020

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Segments of Athens New City Walk Handed Over to the Public

Segments of a new pedestrian walkway and bike route in central Athens - dubbed "Grand Stroll" have been handed over to the public.

Posted On 24 Jun 2020

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Athens City Walk Project Fine-tuned to Drivers’ Needs

Municipal authorities in Athens are looking into ways to facilitate commuting to the city center during a period of re-routing and road works to create a 6.8km city walk.

Posted On 16 Jun 2020

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Works on Athens City Walk Project Begin with Road Closures

Priority zones for pedestrians and cyclists are set to be announced in the coming period as works for the ambitious Athens city walk project are set to begin.

Posted On 10 Jun 2020

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Athens to Become Friendlier to Bikes with Two New Routes

Athens is opening up to cyclists with two new bike routes, according to plans of the Greek Environment Ministry.

Posted On 03 Jun 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens Closed Off to Cars for Three Months

A large part of Athens' center will be closed off to cars after Greek authorities decided to restrict traffic to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Posted On 22 May 2020

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Athens’ Landmark Omonia Square Reopens to the Public – Video

The landmark Omonia Square in Athens has reopened to the public after extensive renovation and upgrade works.

Posted On 15 May 2020

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Athens-LSE Team Up for Greek Capital Urban Overhaul

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis met with London School of Economics (LSE) Director Minouche Shafik to discuss on innovative solutions for the urban upgrade of the Greek capital.

Posted On 04 Mar 2020

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Athens Moves Ahead with Major Graffiti Cleanup Drive

The City of Athens is moving ahead with a graffiti cleanup project after the completion of works on the Pedion tou Areos Park.

Posted On 26 Feb 2020

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Athens Heads for €270 Million Revamp

Athens is set to undergo a €270 million revamp with works to focus on improving the everyday life of citizens and the overall experience of tourists.

Posted On 21 Nov 2019

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Tourism Drives Central Ermou Up World’s Most Expensive Street List

Ermou street, one of the Greek capital’s main thoroughfares, has moved up to 14th spot from 15th last year, on Cushman & Wakefield's list of the world’s most expensive streets.

Posted On 20 Nov 2019

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Mayor Pledges Cleaner, Safer Athens, Revamped Omonia Sq by Christmas

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis has promised the city’s residents that by Christmas, central Omonia Square will open to the public, cleaner and safer than ever before.

Posted On 14 Nov 2019

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DiaNEOsis Proposes Parks for Inner-city Athens Neighborhoods

The creation of large park spaces in Athens’ underdeveloped inner-city neighborhoods can contribute greatly to the overall quality of life, according to research firm diaNEOsis

Posted On 29 Oct 2019

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Athens Mayor Calls on Residents to Get Involved, Improve City

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is calling on the city’s residents to actively join upgrade efforts through the new “Adopt Your City” program.

Posted On 07 Oct 2019

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Athens Mayor Bakoyannis Sworn in with Pledge for Upgraded City

The newly elected Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis was sworn in on Sunday, August 25, pledging to improve the standard of living for all city residents.

Posted On 26 Aug 2019

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Athens ‘Notorious’ Exarcheia Up for Overhaul

Exarcheia, οne of Greece’s most notorious inner-city neighborhoods, is slated to enter an urban regeneration program to be implemented by the Athens Municipality.

Posted On 12 Aug 2019

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Athens Mayor Expresses Faith in EU-wide City Cooperation

Athens Mayor Giorgos Broulias joined other European city mayors during a summit in London and discussed the potential of an EU-wide cooperation.

Posted On 26 Jun 2019

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Athens Teams Up with Moschato – Tavros to Create Urban Green Space

The municipalities of Athens and Moschato-Tavros have teamed up to convert a former slaughterhouse area into a 17,000m2 park, set to breathe life into the neighborhood.

Posted On 27 May 2019

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