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Athens Declared ‘Best Smelling’ City in Europe
People living in Athens may disagree, but a recent study analyzing 30 major cities in Europe and beyond, has found that the Greek capital is the best-smelling city.
The study by HAYPP has shed light on this overlooked aspect of...
Greece
Exploring Nafplion, the First Capital of Modern Greece
Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character, full of style and beauty.
events
Greek Festival Showcases the 'Other Side' of Athens
While walking around Athens, people might easily see the ‘dark side’ of the city. The crisis, the homeless, and the trash present in many street corners, don’t paint the greatest picture. However, 42 Greek artists decided to organize a...
events
33rd Athens Authentic Marathon Attracts Record Number of Participants
On the occasion of the 33rd Athens Authentic Marathon, a big celebration took place in Athens. The event that took place in the Greek capital attracted a record number of participants.
The total number of entries this year reached 43,000 in...
Greece
Greek Capital Among Trivago's Most Popular Cities for 2016
Athens was placed among the 45 most popular global cities with the best cost to quality ratio in 2016, according to a list published on the international search engine and hotel price comparison site Trivago.
The Greek capital ranked 17th...
Greece
Athens Among Cheapest Weekend Destinations
According to financial website This is Money, the British Post Office Travel Money city costs barometer survey, studied the deflation and drop in prices in 28 cities finding the cheapest weakened destinations for Brits in Europe.
Athens was placed 5th...
Europe
Moscow in Expectation of Olympic Torch
On Friday, the Olympic torch was taken to the Acropolis of Athens. This Saturday, the torch will cover the last leg, from the Acropolis to the Panathinaikos Stadium in the Greek capital, where the official Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony...
Economy
Athens 11th-Cheapest European Capital
With a record tourist season in swing in Greece comes the good news that Athens is the sixth-cheapest European capital concerning the average price of a hotel room, according to the online hotel search engine Trivago.
The figures show that...