Haris Doukas

The “Christmas spirit” didn’t stop the rivalry between Haris Doukas and Nikos Hardalias over New Year’s Eve in Athens. The conflict arose after the decision of the Attica Regional Governor to organize a New Year’s celebration at the “Christmas Village” in Pedion tou Areos, while the Mayor of Athens hosts 2025 in Syntagma Square.

Wanting to enhance the sense of security of its citizens, the municipality of Athens will implement Safe Athens.

This is an application, developed by the DAEM, which enables anyone moving within the boundaries of the municipality to immediately report several potential emergencies or natural disasters.

The festive season officially began in the heart of Athens on Thursday evening with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Syntagma Square.

The celebration, organized by the Municipality of Athens, included a performance by singer Nefeli Fasouli accompanied by the Athens Big Band. The event was hosted by state broadcaster ERT duo Nancy Zabetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos.

The Travel.gr team, together with Proto Thema, is organizing the 3rd innovative Greece Talks conference, titled Identity, Future & the Traveler, on Friday, November 29, at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens.

Athens has been awarded the title of "World's Leading Cultural City Destination" for 2024 by the World Travel Awards (WTA), surpassing 14 major global cities, including London, Paris, New York, and Rome. The announcement was made at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony on November 24 in Madeira, Portugal.

The Municipality of Athens has won a prestigious award in the field of international tourism. Athens has been named the World’s Leading Cultural Destination at the renowned World Travel Awards 2024.

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Athens' Syntagma Square will take place this Thursday, signaling the start of a series of events throughout the city.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas will illuminate the 20-meter fir tree during an event featuring Christmas melodies performed by Nefeli Fasouli and the Athens Big Band.

Following a series of incidents involving underage alcohol consumption, the government is enacting urgent legislation to combat the sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas on Wednesday recommended the permanent closure of a nightclub on central Vouliagmenis Avenue for serving alcohol to minors.

The club's management has been accused of serving bootleg liquor to minors during a school party last Saturday, during which eight students aged 14 to 17 had to be hospitalized with alcohol poisoning. 

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas criticized the previous administration's handling of the municipality's finances during a meeting Wednesday that was held to discuss the 2023 financial report, noting that it was a "financial year to be avoided."