Company History

The story of Athens24 began to unfold in the early 2000s.

The creators

A group of "Athens lovers" - got together in 2001 and created the idea of an all-inclusive Athens web portal.

The idea

Create a portal with which locals and visitors can get information on places of interest, the latest local news and upcoming events.

The technology

The latest technologies (made in Germany) were used to realize the project - for the first time in Greece.

The beginning

During a three-year development phase 2001-2004, the online version of Athens24 was launched in time for the Athens Summer Olympics. Concept, content, and journalists were curated, and the technical realization, which was still in its infancy at the time, presented a significant challenge.

First edition of Athens24.gr

The first edition of Athens24 was launched in 2004. Athens24.gr was structured around three main content pillars: News from Athens and Greece, Going Out information covering culture, nightlife, food, and activities, and an Athens City Guide featuring the most important sights, museums, and spots in Athens.

Athens 360° Virtual Tour

For the first time in Greece! With a new photo technology, over 30 of the most important spots of the city could be represented in 360° images. The feature attracted 2004 over 500,000 unique visitors.

Adtool for Athens24.gr

In 2005 we established one of the first automated self-booking tools for online advertising in the Greek market. Advertisers could use the "Adtool" to compose, calculate and book their banner campaign on Athens24.gr.

Athens Restaurant Guide

In spring 2006 Athens24.gr distributed its first print edition! A clever restaurant guide with 30 restaurants all over Athens. Each restaurant offered a coupon with which the owner of the coupon book got the second main course for free.

Collaboration with OTENET

In 2008 Athens24.gr became the official content provider for OTENET (Otenet.gr), delivering high quality content in the areas of music, theater, clubbing, pistes, entertainment and lifestyle, as well as restaurant, theater and cinema reviews.

Philia - our mascot is born

In 2009, our beloved mascot Philia, an "abstract owl," hatched into our Athens24 family. She swiftly captured the hearts of our visitors, with her mission to deliver top-notch information about Athens. The following year, we debuted our first line of Philia merchandise, which was warmly embraced by our audience.

Athens24.com was launched

In 2010, the English version on Athens24.com was launched. The primary goal: Providing comprehensive and up-to-date information to assist visitors in making the most of their Athens experience; including local news and upcoming events of Athens - also in English.

Investor joins the company

In 2012, Advanced Media Group (USA), became an investor, propelling the company's substantial growth within the Greek market. This strategic partnership injected renewed energy into our projects,

solidifying their position for a promising future.

Athens goes Social Media

Between 2012 and 2014, Athens24 introduced multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, with the aim of broadening our audience both domestically and internationally. These channels facilitated direct communication with our growing community.

Viscomedia Alliance

In 2018, Athens24 took a strategic step by spinning off some of its services into a new entity named "Viscomedia". This move allowed us to form a strategic partnership, offering an extensive portfolio of web innovations in publishing and marketing - focused on developing

cutting-edge solutions.

Events and Festival Ambitions

Since 2019, Athens24 has ventured into organizing its own events and event sponsorings. This marks the beginning of a new era of brand presence and social engagement. Various events and festivals in the future, these initiatives will aim to celebrate Athens' vibrant culture and dynamic social scene.

Re-Launch of the English Version

With the re-launch of the English version of Athens24, at the end of 2022, the platform established itself as the first port of call for city information. With a fresh, modern design, Athens24 now offers the most comprehensive city guide to Athens on the market.

20th anniversary of Athens24

In February 2004, Athens24.com embarked on its remarkable journey and is now celebrating two decades of existence. We would like to thank our supporters, our loyal website visitors and friends who have been with us every step of the way. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success. Join us as we continue to explore, share and celebrate the vibrant culture and spirit of Athens. Here's to many more years of innovation, community and friendship at Athens24!

Re-Launch of the Greek Version

In spring 2024, Athens24 continues its innovation and launches a new Greek version of the platform. As part of the re-launch, a fresh design with new functionalities will provide an even better insight into city life, entertainment and cultural events in Athens.

The three fundamental pillars

Athens24.gr combined the 3 basic pillars of information and served with local Athens News, the most important Athens Events from art, culture, entertainment and lifestyle and the best addresses of the city at a glance - in the Athens Business Directory. This was complemented by the expertise of Athens connoisseurs who provided reviews and recommendations.