Gen-E 2025 to bring 800 high school startuppers from 40 countries to Athens
For example, before the launch of the programme, eight out of 10 students in Didymoteicho, on the eastern edge of the Evros regional unit
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Very high risk of fire in several regions of Greece on Monday, including Attica
Very high risk of fire in several regions of Greece on Monday, including Attica
There is a very high risk of fire (Category 4) in the regions of Attica and Crete on Saturday
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Athens to Test 24-Hour Metro Service This Saturday
Athens to Test 24-Hour Metro Service This Saturday
Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis announced that a passenger-free trial run was successfully conducted last weekend.
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Athens Named World’s Best City for Nightlife in Monocle’s 2025 Quality of Life Survey
Athens Named World’s Best City for Nightlife in Monocle’s 2025 Quality of Life Survey
Ranked third among the top 10 cities to live in globally, behind Paris and Madrid, the Greek capital is celebrated for its 24-hour vibrancy and cultural revival.
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Athens Intern’l Airport changes to parking as of July, due to new 7-story parking building
Athens Intern'l Airport changes to parking as of July, due to new 7-story parking building
The new building will accomodate 3,365 cars and have a total surface area of 98,000 square meters. Below is an outline of what car and motorcycle owners should know.
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Athens Becomes Central Hub in Israeli Emergency Airlift Operation
Athens Becomes Central Hub in Israeli Emergency Airlift Operation
The Greek government’s cooperation has been instrumental in ensuring the flow of people and aircraft in through the few open air channels between Europe and Israel
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Athens Shines as a Top City Break for Girls’ Trips in 2025
Athens Shines as a Top City Break for Girls’ Trips in 2025
Greek Capital Named Among the Best Destinations for a 2025 Getaway with Your Girlfriends
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Warning from the Financial Times: “Easy target” Athens for wildfires–Mount Hymettus
Warning from the Financial Times: “Easy target” Athens for wildfires–Mount Hymettus
“Athens, whose wider metropolitan area is home to 3.6 million people, narrowly avoided a catastrophic fire—but only just,” the FT article notes, reminding readers of the devastating fire in 2024, when flames reached the Halandri area after passing through Penteli.
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Athens and Boston Unite: New Partnership to Tackle Urban Challenges
Athens and Boston Unite: New Partnership to Tackle Urban Challenges
This Athens-Boston partnership aims to address critical urban issues, from overtourism to climate and housing crises, while fostering innovation and cultural exchange.
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Athens Expands Surveillance to Combat Road Accidents: New Cameras to Monitor Traffic Violations
Athens Expands Surveillance to Combat Road Accidents: New Cameras to Monitor Traffic Violations
Hundreds of digital eyes will soon be scanning the streets of the Greek capital to curb the rising number of road accidents and violations.
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Athens Is Emerging as a Top City Break Destination
Athens Is Emerging as a Top City Break Destination
The fact that the tourism profile of the capital is changing is also evident from other data, such as traveler searches on Google for Athens, which have increased by up to 50% annually for 2025
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Hotel Prices in Athens See a Slight Uptick in December
Hotel Prices in Athens See a Slight Uptick in December
The average online price for a double room in the Greek capital is 130 euros this Dec., up 7.44% compared to last year but slightly lower than Nov. by 0.75%.
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A Guide to Athens’ Free Christmas Activities
A Guide to Athens’ Free Christmas Activities
When the holidays are over, the 20-meter-tall nursery-grown fir tree will be donated to the Athens School of Fine Arts to be used as raw material for woodcarvings by its students. A proportion of its ornaments are made out of 100% recycled PET plastic.
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Athens Named World’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2024
Athens Named World’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2024
The Greek capital, awarded for its unique cultural experiences, went up against 14 other cities for the 2024 award.
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Doukas: Athens is a strong global brand in the field of culture
Doukas: Athens is a strong global brand in the field of culture
The World Travel Awards have been held annually since 1993 and for 2024 the cities competing in the same category as Athens were Edinburgh, London, New York, Paris, Rome, Dubrovnik, Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Kyoto, Quito, Hoi An in Vietnam, Barranquilla and Santiago de Cali in Colombia.
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Christmas Tree in Athens to be lit in Syntagma Sq on Nov 28
Christmas Tree in Athens to be lit in Syntagma Sq on Nov 28
The 20-metre tree arrived in Athens last week, late on Thursday night, and its decoration began immediately.
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3 destinations near Athens for autumn trips with your dog
3 destinations near Athens for autumn trips with your dog
Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean the trips and getaways stop here.
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Athens Secures Second Place in Global Culinary Rankings | GTP Headlines
Athens Secures Second Place in Global Culinary Rankings | GTP Headlines
A recent survey by Japan Rail Pass (JRP) reveals that Athens has claimed the second position among the world’s top gastronomic cities for dedicated food enthusiasts
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More than 100 homes unsuitable for living following Greek wildfires
More than 100 homes unsuitable for living following Greek wildfires
Up to Friday afternoon, a total of 184 buildings were inspected, with 158 being homes, 21 storage spaces, 2 public buildings, and 3 professional spaces
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Only 4.5% of streets in Athens are named after women – One of the lowest in Europe
Only 4.5% of streets in Athens are named after women – One of the lowest in Europe
According to a large-scale survey mapping the women honoured on the streets of Europe, the Greek capital is at the bottom of the ranking.
