Artist invents a floating co-working space on Krakow’s Vistula river
The design was inspired by the natural environment and is fully respecting it
Poland / Krakow / Development
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Greece / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Hellenic Seaplanes joins the tourism campaign in Greece
The company’s new slogan is now “Connecting Greece”
Austria / Croatia / Greece / Spain / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism
7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe: The 2021 list announced
This initiative by Europa Nostra will become annual from now on
Greece / Welfare and Health
Greek pharmacies will distribute free COVID self-tests
As of 7 April, Greek citizens will be able to collect their self-testing kits from their neighbourhood pharmacies
Greece / Athens / Welfare and Health
Athens unveils a new, modern shelter for stray animals
Homeless cats and dogs in the Greek capital will finally receive the protection and care that they need
Greece / Pilea-Hortiatis / Development / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health
14 underground bins to be installed in Pilea-Hortiatis
This new system will replace 100 bins, make the city cleaner, and enhance the residents’ quality of life
France / Greece / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms
European Commission proposes EUR 86.7 million to help France and Greece following natural disasters
France and Greece will receive financial support worth a total of EUR 86.7 million if the European Parliament and the Council approve the Commission’s proposal
Greece / Athens / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
Athens Science Festival 2021 will take place virtually
From 27 to 29 March, you can participate in the country’s largest science festival
Austria / Bulgaria / Germany / Greece / Spain / Grenoble / Sofia / Mobility
European sustainable mobility awards nominees revealed
The four winners will be known in one month
Greece / Development / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency
EIB backs 3-billion-euro investment in urban development and energy efficiency in Greece
The European Investment Bank will provide EUR 875 million to support the implementation of the Antonis Tritsis and Helektra schemes
Greece / Athens / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health
Athens takes another step towards eliminating homelessness
In addition to providing housing for the homeless, the Greek capital has now adopted a bill ensuring the recognition of their fundamental rights
Greece / Development / Energy efficiency
EIB to co-finance the Crete-Attica interconnection project
The European Investment Bank has given a 200-million-euro loan to help Greece establish the electrical interconnection of Crete with Attica
Greece / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Greece expects to open the tourist season on 14 May
Harry Theoharis, the Greek Minister of Tourism, announced that the country will welcome tourists from 14 May
Greece / Athens / Welfare and Health
Athens announces its first ‘Women’s Counselling Centre’
In honour of 8 March, the Greek capital revealed the establishment of a centre for victims of gender-based violence
Greece / Nisyros / Tilos / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Several Greek islands are COVID-free and anticipating summer
After having the majority of their inhabitants vaccinated, these islands are now COVID-free and ready for the tourist season
Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism
“Love Letters from Athens”: A heart-warming digital campaign
Athens touches the hearts of millions with its launch of six short videos that depict messages of hope and anticipation written on postcards from the capital
Greece / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Greece launches MeToo movement website
The aim is to break the culture of silence and inform citizens about government initiatives
Greece / Athens / Interviews
K. Bakoyannis: For the first time in many years, we have the need and opportunity to take action
Interview with the Mayor of Athens on crisis management and the path to recovery
Greece / Athens / Public Spaces
Athens unveils its second “pocket park” as officials seek to bolster city’s greenery
Decades of construction has left the Greek capital with too few green public spaces and now authorities are eager to remedy that
Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism
Athens overview from above
Enjoy some marvellous views of Athens from above
Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Public Spaces
Thessaloniki seeks international input on renovation of Aristotle Square
Local officials are eager for companies and architects from all around the world to submit their ideas for how to better the city’s main square
Greece / Athens / Development
Athens – a safe harbor for digital nomads during corona
The city offers the perfect conditions for those seeking a better work-life balance and whose job allows them to be on the move
Greece / Development
EIB provides Greece with support for crisis management
Hundreds of millions of euros will be used to strengthen the country’s disaster management structures and its COVID-19 response
Greece / Thessaloniki / Innovation and Research / Politics and Reforms
Thessaloniki gears up for massive shake-up of the functioning of local government services
The city’s mayor wants the local government to become more efficient and digital in order to better support its citizens
Greece / Athens / Public Spaces
Historical buildings in Athens “liberated” from abandonment and decay
Some 63 edifices have once again been welcomed as part of the Greek capital’s historical heritage
Greece / Ioannina / Public Spaces
Ioannina approves new project for the greening of the city
A large new green common space will be created in the city’s eastern part
Greece / Athens / Public Spaces
Cleaning Sundays aim to keep Athens spotless and healthy
The latest of these large-scale initiatives took aim at the city’s most densely populated district
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Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
Greece / Ioannina / Welfare and Health
Ioannina inaugurates its new Intercultural Centre for Social Integration
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
Greece / Athens / Digital transformation
Athens furthers digitalization efforts
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Athens / Welfare and Health
Athens helped more than 33,000 people in need during the holiday season
Several projects were launched by the city to help the vulnerable during the holidays
Thessaloniki / Energy efficiency
Thessaloniki’s first underground bins bring about new age of waste management in the city
They will substantially bolster local recycling efforts
Athens / Culture and Tourism
Athens sets its sights on becoming an attractive filmmaking destination
The municipality has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with several organisations which will bolster their joint efforts in achieving the goal
Ioannina / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Ioannina provides tablets to local students to facilitate distance leaning
Local authorities want to offer their constituents the best educational opportunities they can
Thessaloniki / Welfare and Health
Thessaloniki authorities, businesses and citizens band together to protect the vulnerable
The municipality is expanding its social safety net over the holidays in order to protect as many people as possible
Athens / Energy efficiency
Former refugee settlement to grow into Athens’ new green lung
After decades of legal disputes, the Greek capital has finally managed to secure the land and make use of it as it sees fit
Athens / Development
Athens’ fight against graffiti puts local government’s persistence on display
A massive anti-graffiti initiative was concluded earlier last week, cleaning up some of the Greek capital’s most famous landmarks
Thessaloniki / Welfare and Health
Thessaloniki provides additional social support to citizens over Christmas
Over the holidays, local authorities will be providing additional assistance to those heavily impacted by the pandemic
Athens / Development
Athens prepares to kickstart long-awaited Double Regeneration project
Through the initiative, two massive supra-local metropolitan areas for relaxation, culture and sport will be created in the Greek capital
Thermaikos / Interviews
Thermaikos is a beautiful place to live and a tourist paradise at the same time
Interview with Georgios Tsamaslis, Mayor of Thermaikos, Greece
Athens / Thessaloniki / Mobility / Welfare and Health
New COVID train transports coronavirus patients from Thessaloniki to Athens
The COVID train allows patients to quickly and safely reach the capital’s hospitals
Athens / Development / Welfare and Health
Greece’s Acropolis on the path to full accessibility
The Greek Culture and Sports Ministry is placing an emphasis on ensuring that everyone can visit the site, no matter their disabilities or health and mobility problems
Thessaloniki / Welfare and Health
New COVID restrictions introduced in Greece’s regions
Ioannina, Serres, Larissa, Rodopi and Thessaloniki have gone into semi-lockdowns amid a surge of infections
Kozani / Development
Greece’s largest solar power plant on its way to Kozani
The new site will be built by Hellenic Petroleum and will be essential for Greece’s energy transition
Athens / Welfare and Health
Athens ensures proper information flow about COVID-19 for migrants
The city radio will be broadcasting information in 12 languages
Thessaloniki / Mobility
Public transport in Attica and Thessaloniki slated for major expansion
Piraeus Group will be providing the funding for the new buses in order to help the cities cope with the economic impact of COVID-19
Athens / Culture and Tourism / Development
New lighting system illuminates Greece’s Acropolis
The lights aim to bring out the best of Athens’s iconic landmark
Funchal / Larissa / Porto / Rome / Mobility
Island cities win big at this year’s CIVITAS Awards
Funchal and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria took the leading prizes
Athens / Welfare and Health
Athens stands on the side of the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Greek capital has placed a special emphasis on protecting those most in need
Athens / Culture and Tourism / Development
Athens’s shops allowed to remain open on Sundays in bid to stimulate economic activity
The measure was introduced in order to protect jobs and businesses in the aftermath of COVID-19
Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism
Thessaloniki Airport’s COVID-19 testing centre to begin operations on 21 August
By providing a testing service on-site, the venue wants to make traveling safer, easier and more convenient