Athens was proclaimed Innovation Capital 2018, as was announced a little while ago at a special event in Lisbon in the presence of Mayor George Kaminis.

A call for tenders for four projects improving access and structures at the Lycabettus Hill will be issued before the end of the year, Athens Mayor George Kaminis said on Tuesday during a press conference, according to ANA.

“Aiming to revive the once bustling Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens, the city’s mayor Giorgos Kaminis is inviting all interested parties to submit proposals by September 15 for the re-use of 10 closed shops.