Infrastructure
Bicycle Lane to Link Athens Coastal Front
Steering toward the goal of making cycling a viable alternative to driving in Athens, a 22-kilometer long route is the latest addition to the city's regeneration plan.
Transportation
Work on Exarchia Metro Station to Begin in Next Three Months
Some oppose the construction of the metro station out of fear that the bohemian area of downtown Athens will become gentrified.
Infrastructure
White Arrow: First High-Speed Train Arrives in Thessaloniki
Once lines are upgraded, the new high-speed trains will ultimately cut travel time between Athens and Thessaloniki to 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Heritage
The Entire Acropolis Museum is Now Digital
The Acropolis Museum has completed a major digitization program, with all of its exhibits now accessible from anywhere in the world.
Infrastructure
Athens District of Votanikos to Get Makeover and Soccer Stadium
The works for the new park and stadium in the Athenian district are scheduled to begin by the end of 2021.
Urban Life
Athens Acropolis Becomes Wheelchair Friendly
The renovation of a path on the Acropolis, making it accessible for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility, is underway.
Architecture
Vasilissis Olgas Avenue Given Makeover by City of Athens
The recent unveiling by the City of Athens of its ambitious plans for Vasilissis Olgas Avenue came as an indirect response to the negative reactions toward the works to revamp the city center.
Transportation
Athens: E-vehicles to Move Freely in New Pedestrian-Friendly Network
In an effort to promote eco-friendly modes of transport, the municipality of Athens will allow electric vehicles to continue move freely downtown.
