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.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Innovative City of Trikala Taking the Lead in the War Against Smoking
In a country where anti-smoking laws are only patchily observed or enforced at best, forward-thinking Trikala is bucking the trend.
Urban Life
Thessaloniki Gets Its Moon Back
The sculpture of a crescent moon was a feature of the Thessaloniki waterfront until it was vandalized several years ago. Now its back.
Urban Life
Athens Named European Capital of Innovation for 2018
At the Web Summit in Lisbon, the capital received a 1 million-euro award for its tenacity and resourcefulness in a time of social and economic challenges.
Urban Life
National Library Stripped of Graffiti
The Municipality of Athens is escalating its operation to remove graffiti from its landmarks
Urban Life
Athens Mayor Gets Tough on Graffiti
Giorgos Kaminis vows to clean up the city’s repeatedly vandalized walls
