Athens 2004 began with a colourful and spectacular Opening Ceremony and concluded with the revealing of a new IPC logo. The Athens 2004 Paralympic Games attracted 3,749 Para athletes (2,600 men and ...

With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.

Here are six of the most memorable Olympic opening ceremonies. The very first Olympics of the modern era took place in Athens in 1896. By modern standards, the opening ceremony was a modest affair ...

The Athens 2004 Paralympic Games got underway on 17th September with a spectacular Opening Ceremony at the Olympic stadium. During the Games, 73 of the 136 competing nations won at least one medal ...

Panera Bread will officially celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. in collaboration with the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. Panera’s ...

The European Film Awards has selected Athens as the host city for its 2027 ceremony. Athens will mark the first time the event has been held in Southeastern Europe. The 39th European Film Awards ...

The European Film Awards, Europe’s equivalent of the Oscars, will head to the Greek capital of Athens for its 39th ceremony on January 16 2027. It will mark the second time the ceremony will ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A ceremony was held Monday to mark a new fire truck at Athens & Fire Rescue Station No. 3. Mayor Ronnie Marks said the new truck replaces one that was old and worn out.