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13 10, 2025

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2025-10-15T12:43:11+03:0013 October 2025|

        Region of Attica, the Greater Athens Region, has been nominated for TWO significant awards in the prestigious for the travel and tourism industry "World Travel Awards 2025": "World's Leading Regional Cultural Destination" & "World's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination". Please show your support by casting your VOTE in favor of Attica, the

8 08, 2025

Smart Management of Public Buildings with Cutting-Edge Technologies and Funding from the “Antonis Tritsis” Program

2025-10-15T13:04:39+03:008 August 2025|

Region of Attica: Smart Energy Management and Monitoring of Public Buildings The Region of Attica, driven by a vision for a green, efficient, and digitally enhanced public administration, has completed the implementation of a modern and pioneering project that combines technology with sustainability: Energy Management and Smart Monitoring of Public Buildings in the

10 03, 2023

The Regional Governor of Attica meets with the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) of the European Parliament in Elefsina

2023-03-10T13:32:06+02:0010 March 2023|

  George Patoulis: We support Elefsina and the wider region through major projects of tens of millions of EUR, to see it transformed. This event will leave an indelible cultural impact on Europe. During the meeting with the members of the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) of the European Parliament in the

3 02, 2023

Meeting between the Regional Governor of Attica and the Ambassador of Israel to Greece, Mr Noam Kats

2023-02-03T11:49:27+02:003 February 2023|

Mr George Patoulis: Our common objective is strengthening of bilateral relations in areas of growth and exchange of know-how for the benefit of citizens. In the aftermath of the commemoration events organised by the Region of Attica in cooperation with the Jewish Community of Athens on the occasion of the National Remembrance Day

21 01, 2023

Meeting between the Regional Governor of Attica and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Greece, Mr Matthew Lodge

2023-01-30T15:37:46+02:0021 January 2023|

G. Patoulis: “We cherish and value the timeless bonds of friendship with the British people and support every possibility of strengthening and expanding our cooperation” In a warm atmosphere, confirming the long-standing strong friendship between the Greek and the British people, the Regional Governor of Attica, G. Patoulis, met with the Ambassador of

9 12, 2022

Meeting between the Regional Governor of Attica G. Patoulis and the Ambassador of Egypt, Omar Amer Youssef

2022-12-16T10:22:57+02:009 December 2022|

G. Patoulis: “We value the timeless bonds of friendship with the Egyptian people and support every possibility to strengthen and expand our cooperation” The timeless bonds of friendship and cooperation between Greece and Egypt were confirmed once again during the meeting between the Regional Governor of Attica, G. Patoulis, and the Ambassador of

25 05, 2022

Meeting of the Regional Governor of Attica, Mr George Patoulis with representatives of Korean travel agencies

2022-06-02T11:52:47+03:0025 May 2022|

George Patoulis: “We invest in the extroversion of Attica and we aim to make it a destination that meets the highest standards, through cross-border partnerships.”The promotion and valorization of the comparative advantages of Attica abroad to make it an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world, was at the heart of

10 05, 2022

The Regional Governor of Attica, Mr George Patoulis attends the cocktail reception hosted by the new U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Mr George J. Tsunis following presentation of Credentials to H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou

2022-05-30T12:25:04+03:0010 May 2022|

G. Patoulis: “We look forward to a fruitful cooperation with the new Ambassador of the United States of America on the basis of the well established Greek-American friendship.” The Regional Governor of Attica, Mr G. Patoulis attended the cocktail reception hosted by the new U.S Ambassador to Greece, Mr George J. Tsunis, at the Ambassador’s

4 05, 2022

The Vice-President of the Committee of the Regions and Regional Governor of Attica, Mr George Patoulis meets with the Greek Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr Margaritis Schinas in Strasbourg

2022-05-31T11:48:40+03:004 May 2022|

G. Patoulis: “Alongside Europe, we aim at attaining the objective of extroversion and, therefore, we are shaping a solid strategy on major issues such as health, climate crisis, energy and social cohesion.”Important issues of concern to the Member States of the European Union and the European Local Government were at the heart of

4 03, 2022

9th European Summit of Regions and Cities

2022-06-22T13:42:39+03:004 March 2022|

“Europe starts with its regions, cities and villages”. It was with the Marseille Manifesto that the 9th European Summit of Regions and Cities, attended by the Regional Governor of Attica and Head of the Greek Delegation, Mr George Patoulis, was concluded in Marseille.George Patoulis: “Further enhancement of the role of the European Committee

3 02, 2022

The Regional Governor of Attica Mr George Patoulis hosts a dinner in honour of Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires on the relaunch of tourism in Attica

2022-02-03T15:36:40+02:003 February 2022|

“Attica is safe and may well be an all-year round tourist destination”. This was the message emitted by the Regional Governor of Attica, Mr George Patoulis at the official dinner he hosted in honour of 18 Ambassadors and Chargés d’Affaires last night.Mr George Patoulis took the floor to present the strategic planning of the Region

10 08, 2021

Attica Region recommends sensitive groups within the tourists’ population in the basin to limit intensive outdoor activities, especially during the late evening and early morning hours

2021-08-10T22:06:31+03:0010 August 2021|

Attica Region recommends sensitive groups within the tourists’ population in the basin to limit intensive outdoor activities, especially during the late evening and early morning hours,  due to a new burden on the concentrations of fine suspended particles that has been observed in Attica attributed to the wildfire smoke from  Evia. George Patoulis, Governor of

30 09, 2020

MoU signing ceremony between the Region of Attica and Sichuan, one of China’s largest provinces

2022-01-20T16:45:03+02:0030 September 2020|

An important cooperation and friendship agreement was signed, via video conference, by the Regional Governor of Attica, Greece, G. Patoulis and the Governor of the Sichuan Province, China, Yin LiG. Patoulis: “We build strong bridges of cooperation between our countries sealing friendship and solidarity between the two largest regions of Greece and China, aiming at

20 02, 2020

A delegation of the Greek Regions, led by the Attica Regional Governor G. Patoulis, met with the Greek Vice-President of the European Commission M. Schinas, in Brussels

2020-02-20T14:47:24+02:0020 February 2020|

G. Patoulis: "With Europe being our ally, we will boost Attica’s growth even further and make it a Model Region, worthy of its history and its potential"     Α delegation of the Greek Regions, led by the Regional Governor of Attica, Mr George Patoulis, met with the Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr Margaritis

19 02, 2020

The Greek Delegation to the EU Committee of the Regions, led by the Regional Governor of Attica Mr G. Patoulis, held a series of meetings with senior European Commission officials in Brussels

2020-02-19T14:47:08+02:0019 February 2020|

G. Patoulis: "Sustainable development issues, improvement of the EU funds’ absorption rate and search for financial tools to make our Attica an exemplary region in the Health and Wellbeing sector are on top of our priorities" Led by the Regional Governor of Attica and Vice President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Mr

13 02, 2020

Regional Governor of Attica and Vice-President of the Association of Greek Regions (ENPE) G. Patoulis is elected Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and Head of the Greek Delegation for the 2020-2025 period

2020-02-13T15:32:44+02:0013 February 2020|

G. Patoulis: Greek Local Government and Attica Region take leading role in the heart of Europe.My heartfelt congratulations to friend and colleague A. Tzitzikostas for his great success in the Presidency of the European Committee of the Regions Mr George Patoulis, the Regional Governor of Attica and Vice-President of the Association of Greek Regions (ENPE),has

13 02, 2020

Intervention by the Attica Regional Governor and new Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions G. Patoulis at the 138th Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions for the 2020-2025 mandate

2020-02-13T14:04:17+02:0013 February 2020|

G. Patoulis, Attica Regional Governor: “Returning to European identity again” The conviction that the necessary condition for achieving the goals of sustainable development is to secure a strong Europe, underlined the Attica Regional Governor and new Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), G. Patoulis by his intervention at the European Parliament meeting,

29 01, 2020

The steps to promote gastronomy tourism in Attica and showcase its unique and healthy local products internationally, were presented by the Regional Governor of Attica G. Patoulis, at the inauguration of the 7th EXPOTROF – The Greek Fine Food Exhibition

2020-01-29T14:52:14+02:0029 January 2020|

  G. Patoulis: “Through a series of strategic actions we will support and promote Attica's gastronomy, in alliance with the local producers” “Gastronomy Tourism is one of the comparative advantages of the Attica Region that keeps attracting international travellers,” stressed the Attica Regional Governor G. Patoulis, at the inauguration of the 7th EXPOTROF - The

17 01, 2020

The Ambassador of Sweden, Ms Charlotte Sammelin pays a visit to the Regional Governor of Attica, Mr George Patoulis

2020-01-17T11:57:09+02:0017 January 2020|

George Patoulis: «Through synergies with advanced countries such as Sweden, we aim to exchange know-how and best practices in order to make our cities smarter and to improve the quality of life of our citizens” The Regional Governor of Attica, Mr G. Patoulis welcomed the Ambassador of Sweden, Ms Charlotte Sammelin who paid a visit

8 01, 2020

Severe weather, snowfall and frost Protection Guidelines

2020-01-08T15:32:00+02:008 January 2020|

G. Patoulis: "The operational mechanism of the Region of Attica remains on the alert, having been activated in time so as to tackle any problems caused by severe weather conditions. Citizens, visitors and drivers should be informed and follow the Protection Guidelines" The Regional Governor of Attica Mr George Patoulis is kept fully briefed 24/7

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