Urban Life
Thessaloniki in Top 20 World Cities for Digital Nomads
Thanks to its high quality of life, affordability, and good internet connectivity, Thessaloniki has been named a top city for remote working.
Urban Life
Zappeion Statues Come Into the Light
Come nightfall, the gorgeous sculptures of the Zappeion grounds now steal the show thanks to a new lighting system designed by Eleftheria Deko.
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.
Commerce
Stores in Old Town Athens Will Eventually be Able to Stay Open All Sundays
Starting November 2021, businesses in the center of the city will be able to remain open every Sunday.
Urban Life
Greek Street Magazine Seeks to Help Sellers Hit by Lockdown
The magazine Shedia, a source of income for many homeless individuals, is looking to subscriptions and other means to help its sellers.
Urban Life
Moisis Elisaf: The Man with a Bold Plan for Ioannina
The election of Greece’s first Jewish mayor, Moisis Elisaf, was a surprise to some. But Ioannina embraced his outward-looking vision.
Urban Life
Municipal Crews Clean Up Exarchia and Kolonaki Squares
The cleanups are to continue every Sunday, said the new mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis, aimed at improving quality of life.
Urban Life
Athens Anti-Tagging Initiative Issues Open Call for Artists
Along with an extensive effort to remove and prevent vandalism in the historic center, Athens Partnership asks local artists to help beautify the city.
