Athinas Street

The Commercial Triangle of Athens is defined as the central area of the Municipality of Athens, flanked by Stadiou, Mitropoleos and Athinas streets, with the vertices of the imaginary "triangle" being Syntagma, Monastiraki and Omonia squares. In addition, it includes the squares of Klathmonos and Kolokotronis on Stadiou, as well as Kotzias Square on Athinas.

The central event of Athens Pride will take place on Kotzia Square, opposite Athens Town Hall, on Saturday, June 10.

The change from the traditional venue of Syntagma Square was necessitated by the presence of a party election pavilion on the central square.

Investment fever is spreading on Aiolou Street, Athinas Street and Kotzia Square to Patision Street and the National Archaeological Museum, with investors maintaining high expectations for the return of the area to its bygone glory.

Small store owners and the owners of car parks in the centre of Athens have expressed their disagreement with a municipal plan to create a large traffic-free zone in the capital, saying it would ruin their business.

The plan, dubbed the Grand Walk of Athens, which aims to encourage on-foot exploration by tourists, will be pilot-tested on Thursday.

Small store owners and the owners of car parks in the centre of Athens have expressed their disagreement with a municipal plan to create a large traffic-free zone in the capital, saying it would ruin their business.

The plan, dubbed the Grand Walk of Athens, which aims to encourage on-foot exploration by tourists, will be pilot-tested on Thursday.

The renovation of Omonia Square in central Athens will be completed in February, the Athens City Council said on Monday.
Plans include reinstalling a fountain removed from the square in the early 1990s, while new hotels are slated to open on Pireos and Stadiou streets.

The Athens Beer Festival is under way in downtown Athens, across the street from City Hall in Kotzia Square. The event boasts 50 different labels from Greek brewers and microbreweries, another 50 from craft ale powerhouse the Czech Republic and an additional 20 labels from other producers. There are also parallel events going on, including live music performances. The festival opens at 1 p.m.

The 23rd City of Athens Book Fair brings together more than 9,000 titles at discounts of up to 30 percent in Kotzia Square in front of City Hall. Admission is free of charge and opening hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Kotzia Square, Athinas Street,
Omonia Square

The Varvakeios meat market, housed inside a listed historical building on Athinas Street in downtown Athens, saw an increase in customers Friday as people started stocking up ahead of the Christmas holiday. The cost of the average Christmas spread this year is estimated at 82.45 euros, almost the same as last year. Meanwhile, it has been announced that stores in Athens will be open from 9 a.m.

The Thessaloniki Food Festival is coming to Athens this weekend to bring the northern city's celebrated culinary heritage to the capital. Organized by SoulFood Thessaloniki, the festival will be held on Kotzia Square across from City Hall in downtown Athens, and invites visitors to sample the multicultural flavors of the north that have been shaped by the region's rich history.