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Plans for Amateur Panathinaikos Sports Club Facilities Approved

Plans for the facilities that will house Athens’ amateur Panathinaikos sports club were approved this week.

Athens’ Sofia Vembo Square in Ampelokipi Gets a New Look

Athens' Sofia Vembo Square in the Ampelokipi neighborhood has been revamped through the municipality’s “Adopt Your City” program.

Athens Municipality Announces Two New Green Spaces in Sepolia and Rizoupoli Neighbourhoods

The Municipality of Athens plans to create two new green spaces in the Sepolia and Rizoupoli neighborhoods of the Greek capital.

Contract Paves Way for Construction of Panathinaikos Stadium in Athens

The Municipality of Athens signed a contract with a consortium for the construction of the Panathinaikos Stadium in Votanikos.

Google Adds Two New Routes to Athens Online Audio Guide

Two new routes are now available on Google's “Athens. The city is the museum” online platform that aims to help visitors discover the lesser-known neighborhoods of the city.

Athens: Landmark Rest Stop on Philopappou Hill to be Restored

The Philopappou Hill rest stop, which is considered a significant landmark in Athens, will undergo restoration after two decades of neglect.

Travel Trade Athens 2023: Greek Tourism Industry Meets Foreign Professionals

The 9th Travel Trade Athens aimed to connect Athenian businesses with international MICE professionals and promote collaboration between public and private sectors.

Athens Municipality Upgrades Citizens’ Helpline

Athens Municipality upgraded its Citizens' Helpline (1595) for direct and efficient response to citizens' concerns, now available 24/7.

Athenian Spring Extravaganza: City Festival Returns

The Athens City Festival is back for its second year, featuring over 200 cultural events taking place throughout May in the Greek capital.

Athens Recognized for Drug Overdose Prevention at Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit

Athens was among the five cities globally recognized for public health achievements at the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London.

Moody’s Upgrades Athens Outlook to Positive from Stable

Moody’s upgraded the City of Athens’ outlook to positive, reflecting a vote of confidence in the Greek capital’s financial prospects.

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.

Athens City Festival 2023 Launches Open Call for Second Edition

Local businesses in the Greek capital that have a focus on culture, entertainment and gastronomy are invited to participate in this year’s Athens City Festival.

Athens: Where to Donate to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

The Municipality of Athens will be collecting donations of essential supplies to help the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

Athens Hosts Outdoor Exhibitions in Memory of the Holocaust Victims

A double outdoor photo exhibition, held in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, is being held in Athens.

Athens’ Syntagma Metro Station to Host Asia Minor Catastrophe Tribute

An audiovisual tribute commemorating 100 years since the Asia Minor catastrophe will open at the multi-purpose hall at the Syntagma Square metro station in Athens.

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.

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.