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Short-term Rental Managers Seek Meeting with Athens Mayor to Discuss Taxation

Short-term rentals managers are calling on the mayor of Athens to arrange a meeting to discuss ways of cooperation and taxation.

Athens Mayor Wants Municipality to Receive Earnings from Climate Resilience Levy

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is calling for an increase in a tourist tax that will support the municipality in view of a rising number of arrivals.

Athens: Revamp Planned for National Garden, Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy  

A total of 101 million euros in funding has been secured for 40 upgrade projects in the Greek capital.

Athens Hoteliers Angered by Mayor’s Proposal for Extra Taxation

Hoteliers argue that short-term rental operations should be charged for rising costs of municipal services in Athens.

Athens Mayor Calls on Hotels to ‘Contribute’ Portion of Earnings to City

To cope with municipal expenses driven by tourist numbers, the mayor of Athens has suggested for hotels to allocate a portion of their earnings.

Athens Municipality Launches Competition to Make City Greener

The Municipality of Athens has announced a "green competition" for residents, aiming to make the Greek capital a more sustainable city.

Tempi: Athens City Council Approves Monument for Train Crash Victims

A monument for the victims of the Tempi railway accident on February 28, 2023, will be built in Athens, according to the city's local authority.

Greece’s Cycling Tour 2024 to Start in Thessaloniki, Finish in Athens

The "DEI International Cycling Tour of Greece" event for the first time will start from Thessaloniki and end in Athens, "uniting" the two major urban centers of Greece.

Athens Welcomes Carnival Season with Dozens of Free Events

The municipality of Athens invites residents and guests to experience Greek Carnival with 80 free events at 55 locations across the city.

Athens to Host UEFA Europa Conference League Final in May

In 100 days, Athens will be hosting the UEFA Europa Conference League 2024 final at the AEK Arena Stadium.

Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium to Welcome Paris 2024 Olympic Flame on April 26

The Paris 2024 Olympic flame will arrive at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, on April 26, after beginning its journey from Olympia.

Athens Half Marathon 2024 to Take Place on March 10

Individual registrations for the Athens Half Marathon, a major event for the Greek capital, will open on January 24.

New Athens Mayor Doukas Announces City Priority Projects

New Athens Mayor Haris Doukas announces priority projects for the Greek capital, including the addition of 1,000 new trees by spring.

Athens Welcomes New Year 2024 with Live Music, Fireworks Display

Thousands of Athenians and visitors were treated to a New Year concert and impressive fireworks display to celebrate the arrival of 2024.

Athens and Thessaloniki Welcome New Mayors After Runoff Local Government Elections

Residents of Athens and Thessaloniki voted to change mayors during the runoff local government elections on Sunday.

Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.