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Royal Emblems of King Otto of Greece Found in Tatoi Palace

The royal emblems of King Otto of Greece, including his crown, scepter and sword, were found at the former royal palace in Tatoi, northern Athens.

Greece Cuts Operating Hours at Archaeological Sites Due to Heatwave

Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

Athens: Emergency Measures for Residents, Visitors to Stay Safe During Heatwave

The Municipality of Athens has announced emergency measures to help residents and visitors keep cool during the heatwave.

Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

Athens and Piraeus Ready to Welcome UEFA Super Cup 2023

Athens and Piraeus are ready to welcome the UEFA Super Cup 2023 this August for the first time.

Greek Hotels & Resorts Lauded in Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards

Hotels in Greece achieved prestigious rankings in Travel and Leisure’s “World's Best” lists for 2023.

Athens Mayor Aims to Improve Safety, Enhance Security in City Center

Improving safety in the center of Athens was discussed by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Citizen Protection Minister Notis Mitarachi.

Athens and Thessaloniki to Welcome 250 Electric Buses, Says Transport Ministry

Athens and Thessaloniki will soon be welcoming the first 250 electric buses to facilitate transportation.

Full Moon Tango at the Acropolis Museum in Athens

The Acropolis Museum will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with the music and dance event “Tango Acropolis”.

Athens Enters Top 10 Most Popular City Destinations for Summer 2023

Athens, Greece, is among the Top 10 most searched for city destinations this summer, according to data released by ForwardKeys.

Investments and Infrastructure Priorities for Greek Tourism Ministry

Greece’s new tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni, says investments, infrastructure and developing new destinations are top priorities.

New Visitor Zones to Ease Tourist Traffic at the Acropolis

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

New Era for the Kypseli Central Market ‘Agora’ in Athens

The landmark Kypseli Agora along the Fokionos Negri walkway is back in action as Athens’ latest culture hub.

New Minister Aims to Equally Distribute Tourism Across Greece

New Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has made it a priority to fairly distribute tourist flows and revenues to all of Greece.

Hadrian’s Library in Athens to Host ‘The Stones Speak’ Performance

The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library in the center of Athens will host a set of free performances as part of the 4th ‘The Stones Speak’ cultural program.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Levels Rise in First Five Months

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased in the first five months of the year over 2022 but were still down over the same period in pre-Covid 2019.

‘All Athens is a Stage’: 35-day Festival, 59 Events with Free Entrance

The city of Athens for 35 days will transform into one big stage to host theater and music events for all in a number of locations throughout the city.

NJV Athens Plaza Hotel’s Outdoor Café Gets New Look

The NJV Athens Plaza Hotel has refurbished its outdoor Plaza Café, offering an ideal meeting point right in the heart of Athens for guests and visitors.

Acropolis Museum Marks 14th Anniversary with Record-breaking Visitor Numbers

Acropolis Museum celebrated its 14th anniversary with record-breaking visitor numbers and announcements of new exhibitions.

Athens a City Break ‘Bargain’ in Europe for UK Travelers

Athens is among the 10 best value cities for travel this year, found the UK’s annual Post Office City Costs Barometer.