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16/03/2020

https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-outbreak-greece-to-shut-all-stores-quarantine-foreign-visitors/?fbclid=IwAR0jpyc8VvHcLB-Vt1qn4sKTyFghBbk5tjiSQZyWYZDG_VxJ07NG35JVMBk

The Greek government announced on Monday new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus

15/03/2020

15/03/2020

15/03/2020

https://realgreekexperiences.com/greece-coronavirus-update-measures-against-the-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR0rcEXws3wgYuWkMJcepkPwuLpGYXep2qenLH0iPiGOyAPIMcctQdhA9QE

24/02/2020

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/02/22/new-disabled-friendly-lift-to-be-installed-at-the-acropolis-by-summer-2020/

Greek City Times February 24, 2020 24 February 2020 The historical Acropolis in the Greek capital is set to receive a new lift by summer 2020 after the Central

24/02/2020

Unrelated to kids, this is what I've been working over the last year(s) or so. Available across Amazon platforms. https://www.amazon.com/Asyrmatos-Canada-80-year-Tania-Kollias/dp/1679043315/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=asyrmatos+to+canada&qid=1582518394&sr=8-1

Accounts of talented, gold-hearted people who lived life 'on the ground' are rarely heard. This is about one of them. Within a family's history and 'snapshots' of Athens, Winnipeg, Vancouver and the Far North back in the day, is the story of how one person overcame hardship and held on to kindnes...

24/02/2020

Celine Dion in Athens July 31, OAKA stadium, tickets on viva.gr
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2020/02/19/celine-dion-concert-athens-greece-2020/

18/09/2019

Ferry strike Sept 24 6am to Sept 25 6am: https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2019/09/18/frerries-docked-general-strike-sept24/

13/08/2019

For those wondering about the smell of smoke and haze over Athens, it's a fire on the large island of Evia, east of Athens. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/greece-battles-wildfire-on-evia-island--smoke-blankets-athens-11805086

ATHENS: A large wildfire fanned by strong winds destroyed tracts of forest on the Greek island of Evia, firefighters said on Tuesday (Aug 13), as ...

11/07/2019

The water park just outside Athens is open again, yeay! From July 12. Google maps: Copa Copana Park, Skaramangas. https://www.facebook.com/AquaFunParkAthens/posts/2789053881168268

"Ανοίγουμε και σας περιμένουμε"
Παρασκευή 12 Ιουλίου 2019

Το Aqua Fun Park (πρώην Copa Copana) ανοίγει ΠΑΛΙ αυτό το καλοκαίρι.
Σας περιμένουμε όλους εσάς τους φίλους μας, μικρούς και μεγάλους, στον ανανεωμένο πολυχώρο του Aqua Fun Park,
να ξαναζήσετε κάθε μέρα ανεπανάληπτες εμπειρίες από νωρίς το πρωί μέχρι το βράδυ.

Χαλαρώστε στη σκιά με κουβεντούλα στις αναπαυτικές ξαπλώστρες που απλώνονται σε όλη την έκταση του Aqua Fun Park.
Δροσιστείτε κάτω από τους φοίνικες με ένα κρύο ποτό και χαρείτε τον ήλιο με ένα εξωτικό κοκτέιλ, αναψυκτικά, γλυκά και παγωτά στο μπαρ.

01/07/2019

Ferry strike July 3.. https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2019/06/25/ferries-strike-july-3-2019/

Ferries and ships will remain docked at Greek ports for 24 hours after the Greek Seamen Federation P

04/04/2019

More things going on in Athens to do with the lo's but in Greek only. Right-click in Google Chrome for auto-translation
https://kidshub.gr/

KidsHub

04/04/2019

Things to do with the littles in Athens https://littlecityspots.com/en/?fbclid=IwAR2NL9hYtuYQxB4Ay0slzlHmCX1ybY2YwOXa7EwPght7e9zwAOi7iWeXcrU

All events and activities in the city for children, with offers for our members, smart search based on age, cost, date and other special features!

02/04/2019

Section of tram between Syntagma and Neos Kosmos out of service for foreseeable future:
http://www.ekathimerini.com/238914/article/ekathimerini/news/athens-tram-route-in-limbo?fbclid=IwAR3-GgLglDym98zBMsb7eIwUVqYNeq6APmsa1_gGrY5kp6H_6DmAk-OZX30

It is unclear when commuters will see the return of the section of the Athens tram network between Neos Cosmos and Syntagma Square, which was shut down last November amid concerns that the ground beneath the tracks is at risk of subsiding, with fears growing that the section will be abolished altoge...

20/02/2019

http://atopos.gr/textme_fluffylibrary/?fbclid=IwAR0dhxIn0dSFuaBrkjJeUf0cKu99sxS9MkGLEp9cKsZ3Q_ipoAVU-en6u8o

11/02/2019

I haven't been yet but looks older kid friendly, at least based on the picture!

Athens Pinball Museum/Μουσείο Φλίπερ Αθηνών
Open daily for visitors to play and a

20/01/2019

Huge demo over the Macedonia name in Syntagma and surrounding area today...

24/12/2018

https://www.discovergreekculture.com/whats-new/christmas-in-athens-2018/

Athens offers an incredible range of things to see, do and enjoy this holiday season. Here’s our guide to the top things to do this Christmas in Athens!

05/12/2018

Next Tuesday, December 11, Syntagma Square

http://www.ekathimerini.com/235379/article/ekathimerini/news/christmas-tree-lights-in-athens-to-switch-on-next-week

The lights on the Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, central Athens, will be switched on next Tuesday night as part of festivities in the capital that are to last well into January 2019.

27/11/2018

Scroll down for info on transit strikes tomorrow, Wed Nov 28/18.
https://www.livinlovin.gr/strikes-work-stoppages-in-greece-updated/

Latest Updates about Strikes in Greece - Stay tuned !!!

17/11/2018

Zappeion is beside Syntagma Square and the National Gardens, opposite Hadrian's Arch.

16/11/2018

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LATEST UPDATE 16/11, 12:00
On November 17th three Metro Stations will be closed to the public by the police. Itinerary changes of all Public Transfer Means. Stay tuned at
https://www.livinlovin.gr/strikes-work-stoppages-in-greece-updated/

09/11/2018

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UPDATE: 09/11/18
We have been waiting for this announcement for three days, so now it is official: Attiko Metro announced today that as of Saturday November 10th, all itineraries of Blue Line 3, TO and FROM the Athens Airport will run as they used to, that is directly(*) from the Athens Airport to Agia Marina (and the Athens centre), every 00:24 & 00:54, and from Agia Marina to the Athens Airport every 00:26 & 00:56. (*)without changing trains at Doukissis Plakendias Metro Station. Stay tuned at www.livinlovin.gr, or get all updates right on your timeline by LIKING our official Page.
You can be sure you get the most reliable, accurate and to the last minute updated information at https://www.livinlovin.gr/strikes-work-stoppages-in-greece-updated/

06/11/2018

The playground at the Paidiki Hara, Koukaki is currently under construction...

06/11/2018

New museum! Haven't checked it out yet, not sure if child-friendly, certainly older kids. https://www.facebook.com/AthensPinballMuseum/?__tn__=KH-R&eid=ARDocKLI20vfEFR3xlHOTWWW8b41-3lCOzVTI5Ne_CfGoTs7Tn7NtePvOUd0DVGvuPEepMUzjAqZRd91&fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARAuzxpIqrBrh02Ahv1vSwkuH3159lhtDNcuEkyuavsWMzyJN4XGWMx-FF2RvWU5C_LIHlI17cPdYUWmEHsNkU2en-ICXVUkh57I-V0WKyxyKJoQkAjr4N-7BBSdMoxoSW5PR_D4x08m0nM53U5WR95cZGMx7EyxlUr3G-GxObiZY7jO3QRcA7dUqxwt32Lr8pEpM6pGXuyQdMJjEi4tE1Q_TTIMlnUHXgh8ZKl2ZoJarBv-dN1Gj1yJa72mUOfR9e5ZHw

Athens Pinball Museum/Μουσείο Φλίπερ Αθηνών
Open daily for visitors to play and a

30/10/2018

The same station, likely same platform, into and out of Athens but a change of train at Douk. Plakentias stn starting Thursday for trips to the airport.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/234123/article/ekathimerini/news/metro-changes-commuting-to-athens-airport?fbclid=IwAR1FkOk1YYYZV6smaMkGWsUJ_H7nwdhO549gEqYkdGrOWTjHNc9GUh5fh_E

Commuters traveling to and from Athens International Airport on the metro will have to change trains at Doukissis Plakentias station from Thursday onward, according to the Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY).

18/10/2018

Latest Update: Please Share !!!
WORK STOPPAGE of the Attiko Metro Lines 2 & 3 tomorrow Friday 19/10. From tomorrow 19/10, the ATHENS TRAM's part from Kasomouli (Nea Smyrni) to Syntagma will NOT BE WORKING due to works.
READ ALL DETAILS at https://www.livinlovin.gr/strikes-work-stoppages-in-greece-updated/

13/08/2018

FORTHCOMING STRIKES (Please share)
(as announced so far) LATEST UPDATE 12/08/18
PNO (Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation) has annouunced a 24 – hour strike on Monday September 3rd. All Ships and Ferries will remain docked. Stay tuned and be sure you’ll get the most updated and to the last minute information.
Please check out “Day by Day” section at: http://www.livinlovin.gr/strikes-work-stoppages-in-greece-updated/ . Info will be updated as soon as it comes out
Photo by Klaus

11/07/2018

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LATEST UPDATE 11/07/18, 08:00
Work stoppage of the Attiko Metro (Red Line 2 & Blue Line 3), tomorrow Thursday July 12, from 11:00 to 17:00.
Bear in mind that Trains, Buses and Trolleys will begin withdrawing from service at least one hour earlier and will not be back in service until (at least) an hour after the end of strike/ work stoppage.

UPDATED 11/07/2018, 10:00. We are expecting new announcements about the strikes of the other days. Despite of the court decision, the work stoppages of the TrainOSE & the Suburban train on Wednesday 11/07 will go on as announced. The Suburban Railways to the Athens Airport will be affected by the strike. Stay tuned !!!
Stay tuned at http://www.livinlovin.gr/strikes-work-stoppages-in-greece-updated/.