City of Athens

For the fourth consecutive year in Athens, from 1 to 22 March and with two new activities - the Kids Festival and Soup Kitchens-Live Cooking -- recognised chefs will translate the atmosphere of various films into mouthwatering flavours.

A creative internet competition to design the benches of Athens begins with the aim of contributing to the improvement of life in the city. The City of Athens and the international non-governmental network, "World of Athens," are holding an international internet competion titled "Athens Bench Mark"

The City of Athens was awarded the Special Host Prize for its support and organised presence at the 74th Thessaloniki International Fair.

Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis inaugurated the City of Athens exhibitor stand at the 74th Thessaloniki International Fair.

The 43rd International Children's Games opening ceremony was successfully held yesterday. More than 7,000 people of all ages filled the Panathenian Stadium in order to view the Games opening ceremony, fully supporting a unique sporting and cultural event organized by the City of Athens.

Can a 15-year-old run the 100 metres in 10:84? He can if his name is Wu Chen Yi and runs with the momentum of the Beijing Olympic Games.

The 43rd International Children's Games are coming to Athens for the first time. On June 23, the capital opens its gates and will welcome more than 2,000 children aged 12-15 from 80 countries around the world.

ATEDCo's CEO, Panagiotis Arkoumaneas, presented the City of Athens' plans to tackle climate change yesterday at the Athens Summit 2009 The Road to Copenhagen: Managing Climate Change & Energy Security in Southeast Europe and Beyond.

The City of Athens and the Athens Tourism and Economic Development Company received an award as part of the 14th "Tourism Panorama" tradeshow.

Bearing the slogan "Switch off the light, see the difference", the City of Athens is inviting all citizens to take part in the global "Earth Hour" initiative by switching their lights off for an hour on March 28, starting at 20:30.