Athens in the year of the Olympics

The return of the Olympic Games to Athens has transformed the once noisy and congested city into a greener, more livable place

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It didn't happen by accident, and certainly not overnight. The motivations for making Athens a more serene and less congested city were varied and complex. But just in time for the Olympic Games, Athens is making a striking reappearance on the world stage.

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