Tag: Athens

Grigoris Lamprakis Stadium ‘porous civic landscape’ revamp plans

Article posted by Coliseum, July 13^th, 2026

The Greek architecture practice K-Studio and the engineering firm Arup have unveiled plans for the renovation and expansion of the Grigoris Lamprakis Stadium in Athens (Greece). The goal is to transform the venue into a “porous civic landscape”. ‘dezeen’ stated that commonly known as the... » Read more

Athens return to WTA Tour in 35 years leg-up to women’s tennis

Article posted by Coliseum, May 21^st, 2026

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced recently that Athens, Greece, will return to the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz for the first time in over 35 years. ‘WTA’ stated that the WTA 250 Athens Open will take place the week of July 13th (replacing the Jiangxi Open in China) at the... » Read more

EuroLeague Final Four returns to Athens

Article posted by Coliseum, September 18^th, 2025

The 2026 EuroLeague Final Four basketball tournament will be hosted in the Greek capital Athens at the renovated Telekom Center Athens. BasketNews said the decision was taken at a EuroLeague shareholders meeting. Sources said it was the highest bid by a European city in years, with hosting rights... » Read more

Panathinaikos home now TELEKOM CENTER

Article posted by Coliseum, August 29^th, 2025

The Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) (Greece) iconic basketball arena has been renamed the TELEKOM CENTER Athens under a five-year naming rights deal. The partnership, running through 2030, aims to transform the venue into a modern hub for sports, entertainment and digital... » Read more

Kazan stripped of hosting UEFA soccer show

Article posted by Coliseum, February 3^rd, 2023

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) stripped Russia of hosting rights recently for the season-opening Super Cup game in August because of the country’s ongoing war in Ukraine. ‘SPORTSTAR’ stated that the City of Kazan in Russia, which was a 2018 World Cup host, was due to stage... » Read more

Greece venue to glow in ‘marble’llous glory

Article posted by Coliseum, April 7^th, 2021

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, has received a new lighting system and the same was inaugurated on the night of March 29th, 2021. It was a low-key event but a symbolic ceremony graced by the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and the President of the Greek... » Read more

‘The Shamrock’ to ‘rock’ in new venue

Article posted by Coliseum, January 6^th, 2021

The Greek capital of Athens is set to be rejuvenated with a hive of arenas including the long awaited 40,000-seat stadium for Super League football club Panathinaikos and an all round renovation that will project the Greek capital as a sports, entertainment and leisure destination. A Memorandum of... » Read more