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Panathinaikos Stadium on Track for 2026 Completion, Says Athens Mayor

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis confirmed progress of the Panathinaikos Stadium construction, on track for 2026 completion.

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.

GNTO and Athens Officials Discuss Attica Tourism Promotion

GNTO President Angela Gerekou met with local officials and trade representatives to promote Attica and Athens as tourism and culture destinations.

Athens Mayor Wants to Preserve Historic Cinemas

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, city residents and heritage groups are calling for the protection of two historic cinemas.

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.

Grand Opening for ‘The Newel Metaxourgeio’ Aparthotel in Athens

The Newel Hospitality Collection held a grand opening event for “The Newel Metaxourgeio”, the latest aparthotel addition to its portfolio in Athens.

Athens’ Iconic Lykavittos Theater to Reopen in Fall

The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater atop Lycabettus Hill in central Athens will be re-opening this fall, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis.

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.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

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.

Athens to Turn Central Avenue into Pedestrian Walkway

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

Athens Carnival Kicks Off on February 16 with Free Events

Starting on February 16 and for twelve days, Athens will be holding its carnival celebrations with dozens of free events.

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 Municipality Refurbishes Voutier Park in Petralona

The Voutier Park in Petralona, Athens, now has a new “face” in accordance to the municipality’s strategic plan to refurbish the city’s parks.

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.

Athens New Year’s Celebrations Get the Spotlight on CNN

The city of Athens welcomed 2023 with an audiovisual show full of music and fireworks that was broadcast through CNN around the world.

Athens to Welcome 2023 with Party at Syntagma Square

The Municipality of Athens aims to welcome 2023 with a special New Year’s Show at Syntagma Square with lots of music, dancing, fireworks and surprises.

Brown Hotels Invites Athens’ Residents, Visitors to Omonoia Christmas Market

Brown Hotels is inviting residents and visitors in Athens to experience the holiday season at the Omonoia Christmas Market and enjoy lots of shopping, music, dance and cheer.

Investment Activity in Athens Soaring

The Greek capital is becoming an investor hot spot with investment activity expected to increase by 156%, according to the Municipality of Athens.