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Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Athens Municipality Installs Underground Garbage Bins Across the City

The Municipality of Athens has installed underground waste bins to free public space and improve the city's overall appearance. 

Athens Ranks 2nd in Europe for Best Value-for-Money Airbnbs

Athens ranks second in Europe for best value-for-money Airbnbs compared to hotels, according to a recent report.

Athens Mayor Proposes 16 Measures to Tackle Greek Capital’s Traffic

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis proposes 16 measures to combat traffic congestion and improve pedestrian and driver safety.

Athens’ Pedion tou Areos Park Redevelopment Plan Scrapped

Greece’s highest court has struck down an Attica Region plan to redevelop Athens’ central Pedion tou Areos Park.

Athens Hoteliers See Occupancy Level Improvement in January-June

Athens hoteliers welcomed a rise in occupancy levels in the first half of the year, reaching 73%.

EBD: Two Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Most Beautiful for 2023

Two Greek beaches on Milos and Halkidiki are among Europe's 15 most beautiful for 2023.

Athens to Host International Emmy Award Semi-finals in September

Athens and Nova will host semi-final rounds to determine the International Emmy Award nominees for the year.

Skift: Athens Among Top 10 Most Searched Summer 2023 Travel Destinations

Skift’s 2023 State of Travel Report found Athens as one of the world’s most searched destinations this summer.

Piraeus Port: Self Baggage Drop Off Hub for Airline Passengers Departing from Athens Airport Opens

Flying back home from Athens just got easier thanks to a new self bag drop off point for travelers that opened at the port of Piraeus.

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.

Έκτακτα μέτρα από τον Δήμο Αθηναίων για την αντιμετώπιση του καύσωνα

Ο Δήμος Αθηναίων ανακοίνωσε έκτακτα μέτρα για την αντιμετώπιση του καύσωνα έως και την Τρίτη 25 Ιουλίου.

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.

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.

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.