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Athens Among Cities with Best Value Museums in Europe, Says Study

Athens' Acropolis Museum ranks 7th in Europe's best value museums list, making Greece a top tourist destination for culture.

Little Paris of Athens Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary 

The 10th anniversary of the Little Paris of Athens Festival will take place in October, featuring concerts, theater and art events.

Greece Sees Soaring Demand for Airbnbs in September-October

Demand for Airbnbs in Greece for September and October rise, reflecting an extension of the 2023 tourism season.

Athens’ Landmark Lykavittos Theater Reopens in September with Concert

The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater in central Athens reopens on September 15 with a concert by Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos.

SKY express, Olympic Air Get Contracts for Remote Greek Destination Air Routes

SKY express and Olympic Air were announced contractors for six state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece until 2027.

Ilisia Park in Athens Gets Revamp, Playground Equipment Upgrade

Kids in Athens have a new exciting space for recreation at the revamped playground of the park in the Ilisia neighborhood.

The Ellinikon: Permits Issued for Riviera Galleria and Commercial Hub in Greece

Greek authorities issued permits for the construction of the Riviera Galleria and Commercial Hub along the Athenian Riviera.

Greece Among Best Countries in the World to Visit, Say Readers of The Telegraph

Greece is among the best countries in the world to visit this year, according to the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards.

Cyprus Airways Operates First A220 Commercial Flight to Athens

Cyprus Airways recently operated its first commercial flight with its new flagship aircraft, the Airbus A220, to Athens, the most popular destination on its network.

Acropolis Visitor Zones Go into Effect in September

Special visitor zones aimed at easing tourist traffic to the Acropolis in Athens are set to go into effect on September 4.

Culture Ministry: Online Ads for Acropolis ‘Skip the Line’ Entrance Tickets are Misleading

Online advertisements promising tickets that offer a “Skip the line” service for the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens are misleading, says the Greek Culture Ministry.

Athens Among European Cities With Most Breathtaking Homes, according to Pinterest

Athens ranked 6th on the list of European cities with the most beautiful homes, according to a recent survey by Alan Boswell.

Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

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. 

Athens Ranks 2nd in Europe for Best Value-for-Money Airbnbs

Athens ranks second in Europe for best value-for-money Airbnbs compared to hotels, according to a recent report.

Athens Mayor Proposes 16 Measures to Tackle Greek Capital’s Traffic

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis proposes 16 measures to combat traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and driver safety.

Athens’ Pedion tou Areos Park Redevelopment Plan Scrapped

Greece’s highest court has struck down an Attica Region plan to redevelop Athens’ central Pedion tou Areos Park.

Athens Hoteliers See Occupancy Level Improvement in January-June

Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%.

EBD: Two Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Most Beautiful for 2023

Two Greek beaches on Milos and Halkidiki are among Europe's 15 most beautiful for 2023.

Athens to Host International Emmy Award Semi-finals in September

Athens and Nova will host semi-final rounds to determine the International Emmy Award nominees for the year.