Source: http://www.ekathimerini.com
There will be no restrictions on vehicles entering central Athens as of Friday and through September 29, the Traffic Police said Thursday.
The restrictions are enforced every year and are designed to reduce traffic congestion in downtown Athens.
According to the system, vehicles with license plates ending in even numbers can only enter the downtown area on even days, while those ending in odd numbers can do so on odd days.
Restrictions are lifted as the number of cars circulating in the city drops due to the start of the peak summer holiday period.
Source: ekathimerini.com
…”At once I found myself surrounded by an enthusiastic and dynamic group of people, which widened in the blink of an eye. All of them, ‘as one long prepared…’ Scholars, intellectuals, artists, people in local government and pro-active citizens embraced ‘DIAZOMA’. Fellow-citizens who have decided that the research, study, protection, enhancement and, wherever feasible, the use of ancient theatres and other venues for spectators and listeners, such as ancient odeia and stadia, are also their concern. And they are resolved to take these monuments’ fortunes into their own hands, to work together dynamically, as helpers of the State and the services responsible, in the major task of including ancient theatres in modern life”.
