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On This Day in 1896 the First Modern Olympic Games Began in Athens

On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Athens was chosen to honor the birthplace of the...

Thousands Join the 40th Athens Marathon

The 40th Athens Marathon the Authentic kicked off on Saturday morning with the opening ceremony at the Marathon Monument followed by the 10K Marathon in Athens. The actual Authentic Athens Marathon will take place on Sunday, but the competition program...

Pangrati: The Artsy, Hip Enclave in the Center of Athens

Located just a stroll through the National Gardens away from Athens' iconic Syntagma Square, Pangrati is a thriving hub of arts and culture full of small boutiques, cafes, and cutting-edge restaurants. Pangrati is a great place to spend an afternoon...

Greece Hands Over Olympic Flame to Beijing 2022 Organizers

Greece handed over the Olympic flame for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 to its organizers during a ceremony in the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens on Tuesday. The ceremony, which took place 24 hours after the lighting of the...

New Gymnastics Competition To Premier in Athens Next July

A new gymnastics competition called the ''World Outdoor Gymnastic Gala'' (WOGG), will premiere in Athens in the summer of 2019 at the Panathinaic Stadium. The iconic stadium, the venue of the first modern Olympic Games, will host the event starting on...