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The revamping and upgrade of the lower side of Syntagma Square by the Municipality of Athens is completed, with the area now accessible to residents and visitors. Almost a year later, the project to widen the lower part of the sidewalk on Filellinon Street, as part of the Great Promenade, created a new more attractive public space as well as a revitalized "facade" for the pedestrian street of Ermou.

The investments made in recent years in new hotels in Athens, as well as the entry into the capital of global hotel chains confirm the predictions that the city is gradually making a pronounced mark on the international tourist market.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially welcomed Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to Athens on Tuesday, a closely watched and highly anticipated visit by the de facto leader of the major Mideast country and energy giant, who also headed up a sizeable Saudi delegation.