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Plans for Skyscrapers at Hellinikon Raising Concerns

The Hellinikon project is facing a new obstacle as the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) must now decide on whether or not to allow the construction of six high-rise buildings.

Thirty Hectares at Hellinikon Former Airport Declared as Archaeological Site

The Greek Central Archaeological Council has decided that some 30 hectares of the 620-hectare plot at Hellinikon will be classified as an archaeological site.

Greek Archaeological Council Postpones Decision, Hellinikon Project on Ice

The Hellinikon project is still in limbo after the Central Archaeological Council postponed its decision on whether the site has areas of archaeological importance.

Forestry Dept, Archaeology Council Still Keeping Hellinikon Project on Hold

Set to bring billions of euros into state coffers and create over 70,000 jobs, the Hellinikon project along the up-and-coming Athenian Riviera is still on hold.

Greece’s Ionia Motorway to Improve Access to New Tourist Destinations

The Ionia motorway, which connects the town of Ioannina via the western mainland coastline with Patra via the Rio-Antirrio bridge, has opened to motorists.

Hellenikon Project Turning into Pipe Dream Amid Approval Games

The multi-billion-euro Hellenikon land project on the Athenian Riviera has received the green light from the Central Council for Modern Monuments.

Multi-billion-euro Hellenikon Investment Dogged by Delays… Again

The highly anticipated Hellenikon project along the Athenian Riviera has run into the scrutiny of Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS).

Hellinikon Plans to Include Six Towers, Metropolitan Park

A 7-billion-euro project to develop Hellinikon, Athens' former airport, will include the construction of six 200-meter-tall buildings.

PwC: Transport, Tourism & Energy Projects Key for Growth in Greece

Transport infrastructure, upgrading, building and completing key tourism related projects are among the priorities the Greek government must implement to see growth, according to a PwC report.

Caesars Entertainment Considering Athens for Next Project?

Media reports claim that Caesars Entertainment Corporation is interested in building a massive entertainment complex in Hellenikon, south of Athens.

Greek Gov’t to Issue Invitation for Tourism Subsidies in Coming Months

The Greek government is expected to launch the "Support for the Establishment and Operation of SMEs in Tourism" program in the coming months.

Athenian Riviera Casino Resort Gets Green Light

The Greek Finance Ministry has tabled a draft bill in parliament that gives the green light for a casino to be built in Hellenikon.

Piraeus – Athens Airport Suburban Train Connection Set for Summer

The port of Piraeus will be directly connected with Athens International Airport as of summer 2017, according to Greek railways operator Ergose.

Hellenikon Project: Casino Resort with Skyscraper First to Go Up?

The first building to be constructed as part of an eight-billion-euro project to develop Hellenikon, Athens’ former airport is said to be a casino resort on the Agios Cosmas marina along the Athenian Riviera.

Suburban Train to Pull in to Lavrio Port by 2019

The port town of Lavrion in southeastern Attica is set to get a suburban railway (proastiakos) link connecting it with the Greek capital and Athens airport as of 2019 with the municipality aiming to launch the tender for the project next year.

Last-minute Bid by India-based GAL for Crete’s Kastelli Airport

GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) submitted a binding offer - jointly with Greek infrastructure company GEK Terna Group - last week, for the development, operation and management of the new Kastelli international airport in Heraklion, Crete.

Alexandroupolis Port Authority Flirting with Chinese Investors

Port authorities in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece, are exploring a potential collaboration with Chinese investors Sinoftone Group and Navision after signing a memorandum of cooperation.

Hellenikon Project in Greece Gets Parliament Go-ahead

An eight-billion-euro project to develop Hellenikon, Athens’ former airport complex, into a multi-purpose hub, was given the green light by majority vote in Greek parliament.

Hellenikon Project to Bring in €14.1bn in Tax Revenue, Report Says

The massive and highly anticipated Hellenikon project along the Athenian Riviera is expected to boost state coffers by some 14.1 billion euros in tax revenues between 2016 and 2041, according to the Athens-based Foundation for Economic and Industrial Reseaerch (IOBE).