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Athens Municipality Installs Underground Garbage Bins Across the City

The Municipality of Athens has installed underground waste bins to free public space and improve the city's overall appearance. 

Skift: Athens Among Top 10 Most Searched Summer 2023 Travel Destinations

Skift’s 2023 State of Travel Report found Athens as one of the world’s most searched destinations this summer.

Athens: Brand New Playground Opens in Metaxourgeio Neighborhood

The Municipality of Athens has opened a new state-of-the-art playground where kids can play, run and explore, in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood.

Athens: New Playground Opens at Revamped Kalliga Square

The Municipality of Athens has upgraded the historic Kalliga Square in Kato Patisia, adding a playground as part of the Adopt Your City program.

New Soccer Arena Opens to Athenians at Goudi Olympic Center

Residents of Athens now have a new space for sports and recreation thanks to the opening of a new soccer arena and a mini-soccer field in Goudi.

Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens Goes Digital

A digital information booth will be added on the premises of the archaeological site of Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens.

Athens Municipality Refurbishes Voutier Park in Petralona

The Voutier Park in Petralona, Athens, now has a new “face” in accordance to the municipality’s strategic plan to refurbish the city’s parks.

Athens Municipality Services Become 100% Digital

The Municipality of Athens has announced that all of its services for citizens and businesses in the Greek capital are now 100% digital.

Athens Among Europe’s Cheapest City Break Destinations for 2023

Condé Nast Traveller has included Athens as one of the cheapest and nicest European cities to visit in 2023.

Acropolis Museum Launches New Social and Educational Programs

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced new educational activities designed for schools and people of different backgrounds in Greece and abroad.

Acropolis in Athens Becomes Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors

A tactile route has been inaugurated at the Acropolis in Athens, as part of an action to make the monument accessible to visually impaired visitors.

Athens’ Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Top 10 of World’s Most Beautiful Theaters

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens has been hailed as one of 10 the most beautiful theaters in the world.

Christmas Factory Opening at Technopolis in Athens

“The Christmas Factory” is returning to the Technopolis cultural hub in Athens with activities and surprises for all.

Pinterest: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos in Top 50 European Cities With Most Beautiful Homes

Athens, Santorini and Mykonos are among the top 50 European cities with the most picturesque homes, according to data from image-sharing platform Pinterest.

Athens Among US Travelers’ Top Winter Escapes in Europe

Athens is among the European capitals that Americans are considering to travel to this winter, says Allianz Partners USA.

‘Cities of Tomorrow’ Displayed in Athens Center

Vassilisis Olgas Avenue, near the center of Athens, is hosting an open-air exhibition of art creations showing the “Cities of Tomorrow”.

‘Stay in Athens’ by Mastercard Initiative Promotes Greek Capital for Travel in November

The third edition of the “Stay in Athens” by Mastercard initiative will run in November aiming to promote the Greek capital as an autumn city-break destination.

Athens’ Historic Flower Shops at Syntagma Square Reopen

Athens’ historic flower shops, located on the left side of Greek Parliament, just steps away from Syntagma Square, have reopened to the public following a revamp.

Athens to Party at New Merchants’ Arcade & Theatrou Sq Shops on Dec 22-23

Festive activities, happenings and music events will take place at the new shops in the Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens, during December 22-23.

Athens Chamber’s New Tourism Committee Sets Goals

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the activities and actions to be undertaken by its newly set-up Trade and Tourism Committee.