Municipality of Athens

Athens to Host the 39th European Film Awards in January 2027

Athens will make history as the first city in southeastern Europe to host the prestigious European Film Awards on **January…

2 weeks ago

Kasselakis Visits Athens Cleaning Workers on Christmas Morning

Stefanos Kasselakis, president of the Movement for Democracy, visited Athens' cleaning workers on Christmas morning to wish them a Merry…

4 weeks ago

Athens Faces Growing Tourism Pressures: Study Highlights Fragility of City's Infrastructure

A new study on Athens' tourism capacity reveals growing pressures on the city's infrastructure, highlighting "tourism fragility" in highly saturated…

1 month ago

Athens Hosts Orange Week to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Athens is hosting *Orange Week* from November 18 to 25, a series of free art-focused events aimed at raising awareness…

2 months ago

Woman Remanded in Custody Over Athens Explosion, Municipality Reports Severe Building Damage

A 30-year-old woman accused of involvement in a terror group has been remanded in custody following the Ambelokipi explosion in…

3 months ago

Municipality of Athens: Events for October 28th

Celebrate the National Anniversary of October 28 with the Municipality of Athens. Enjoy a diverse program of events, including exhibitions,…

3 months ago

Athens Announces Free Guided Tours for October: Explore the City's History and Culture

The Municipality of Athens has announced a series of free guided tours for October, offering residents the chance to explore…

4 months ago

Greece's 52nd Book Festival Kicks Off Today at Pedion tou Areos

The 52nd Book Festival kicks off today at Pedion tou Areos, featuring 200 publishing houses, 280 stands, and over 200…

5 months ago

Athens Municipal Corruption Scandal Exposed: Massive Extortion Ring Dismantled

The ring, which collaborated with private citizens, had the structure of a mafia-like criminal enterprise, with designated "brains", a "cashier",…

7 months ago

Greece to Unveil AI Application for Tourists Next Monday

Greece is set to enhance its digital governance with the launch of an AI application for tourists, announced Digital Governance…

8 months ago

A New Athenian Tradition: Lanterns of Light Fill Kotzia Square

On Christmas Eve, Athens whispered its wishes into the sky. Athenians gathered in Kotzia Square in front of the Town…

1 year ago

People release paper lanterns in Greece on Christmas Eve (see video)

The Municipality of Athens invited the Athenians on Christmas Eve at Kotzia square, to the Night of the Wishes where…

2 years ago

‘Adopt An Animal’ Catwalk Event at Zappeion Hall

Under the direction of its president, Mrs Cybel Liasku Animal Protection & Cultural Association L.O.V.E. organised an animal-friendly catwalk event…

3 years ago

Athens provides heated shelters for the homeless as bad weather batters Greece

The Municipality of Athens has announced the opening of two shelters for the homeless from Tuesday evening which will provide…

3 years ago

Municipality of Athens offers dinners to the homeless over festive period

Τhe Municipality of Athens said on Friday that 1,200 festive Christmas and holiday dinners a day will be handed out…

3 years ago

The Municipality of Athens inaugurated the first Japanese public garden (VIDEO)

The Municipality of Athens inaugurated the first Japanese public garden on Wednesday in Nereidon Park on Michalakopoulou Street, near the National…

3 years ago

Omonia Square fountain illuminated in blue and white

Omonia Square fountain illuminated in blue and white for the second year in a row by the Mayor of Athens.…

3 years ago

GREECE: 7th Athens World Poetry Festival transforms Greek capital into a Large Poetic Canvas (VIDEO)

Organised by the Poet's Circle, the 7th Athens World Poetry Festival which runs till 30 September,  aims once again to…

3 years ago

The New Fragrant Garden of Athens

A total of 190 aromatic plants and shrubs have been planted by the Municipality of Athens including lavender, rosemary, myrtle…

4 years ago

Air purifiers 'planted' in Omonia, Athens

Four special air purifiers were 'planted' in Omonia Sqaure by Politis Group, in cooperation with the Municipality of Athens. Air…

4 years ago