Municipality of Athens

A Municipality of Athens initiative has already completed works on 20 of the 34 fountains it plans to revamp around the city.

The municipality of Athens opened the doors of an indoor stadium in the centre of the Greek capital, and laid out tables to welcome about 1,000 homeless and poor people on Christmas day. Employees and volunteers served turkey, salad, soft...

The Mayor of Athens Giorgos Kaminis, the Norwegian Ambassador in the Greek capital Sjur Larsen and the President of the NGO (nongovernmental organization) "Solidarity Now," Stelios Zavvos inaugurated yesterday a new program aiming to support Athenians in need due...

A statue of Alexander the Great created over two decades ago will be placed in downtown Athens, Greece, after the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) gave its approval. Meanwhile, Delta Municipality mayor in Thessaloniki Mimis Fotopoulos came in contact with Athens mayor Giorgos...

The Syrian refugees who had camped in across the Greek Parliament at Syntagma Square in protest, were removed from the spot in a joint effort between the Municipality of Athens and the Greek Police. The refugees had been at the...

Each year, Bloomberg Philanthropies hands out innovation awards, accompanied by a large money donation to various cities across the world. Athens was among the five cities awarded in 2014. The grand prize went to Barcelona for creating the "Trust Network," a digital community aimed at...

Over 1,800 abandoned buildings in downtown Athens have come under scrutiny by the Environment Ministry, and in cooperation with the Municipality of Athens these buildings will be demolished, starting in September. Most of the buildings slated for demolition are in the...

The volunteers of the nonprofit organization “Human People” furnished a six-story building located in the center of Athens, which will host at least 15 homeless families with young children. The repairs in the building, which started last December, are almost...

A number of 69 poets will participate in 22 different events that will take place in the region of Athens as part of the first international Athens World Poetry Festival. The Festival will commence on Sept. 23 till 29,  in...

Thissio Square will be renamed into Jacqueline de Romilly, in honor of the Hellenist and member of the French Academy Jacqueline de Romilly. The decision has already been taken by the municipal council of the Municipality of Athens. The members...