With very few exceptions, Athens has by no means experienced the so-called “Bilbao phenomenon,” which occurred in the Spanish city; namely a domino effect of changes that would improve the urban environment around its museums and large cultural sites.
The Municipality of Athens is set to create an Energy Poverty Office, prioritizing the protection of vulnerable citizens, as was proposed and approved during Wednesday’s council meeting.
One of the big open questions about the future of Athens is whether and to what extent the disjointed investment plans in the city center will succeed.
The Commercial Triangle of Athens is defined as the central area of the Municipality of Athens, flanked by Stadiou, Mitropoleos and Athinas streets, with the vertices of the imaginary “triangle” being Syntagma, Monastiraki and Omonia squares.
After years of abandonment, the house in the Plaka district of Athens once belonging to the celebrated Greek poet Kostis Palamas, will be restored and given a new lease on life as a landmark and as a place to exhibit his work and to study modern Greek literature.
We take a closer look at some of the key infrastructure challenges currently facing Athens, as local authorities strive for sustainable development.
The seemingly unstoppable rise of tourism is transforming host countries in ways that until recently belonged to the realm of the imagination.
The Municipality of Athens was put on alert on Wednesday as a cold snap descended on the Greek capital, mobilizing the services responsible for the protection of more vulnerable citizens and the homeless.
Participants in the “Ride of Love” initiative take a photo in front of the Christmas tree on downtown Athens’ Syntagma Square on Thursday night.
The historic Ideal cinema in central Athens, which closed for good last week, is being slated to become a city landmark hosting theater, cinema and cultural activities.
A fire broke out on a long distance KTEL bus in the municipality of Magnesia traveling the Athens-Thessaloniki route in the early hours of Sunday.
Unknown perpetrators carried out a heist at a high-end jewelry store on in central Athens on Saturday at dawn.
Athens mayor-elect Haris Doukas and the new city council are to be sworn into office at 11 a.m. on Thursday, in a ceremony at the Kypseli Municipal Market that will not be attended by the convicted far-right councillor Ilias Kasidiaris.
Outgoing Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis has defended his track record in local government, underscoring his commitment to serving the best interests of the Greek capital in his new role as the head of the municipal opposition.
The voluntary group Full Moon Hikes invites walkers on a holiday stroll in the heart of Athens to sing traditional New Year’s carols.
Christmas in Athens holds countless hidden gems. These insider tips will help you immerse yourself in the holiday spirit, with or without children.
