Athens, 10 November 2026 – URBREATH had the pleasure of welcoming Ioannis Andronikidis and a delegation of 33 National Contact Points (NCPs) for the EU Missions, visiting Athens as part of the NCP4Missions project. The visit was organised by Anaplasis, URBREATH’s Athens pilot partner, and took place at the Vasilissis Olgas Avenue pilot site.
During the visit, the URBREATH team presented the project’s objectives, progress so far and ongoing urban regeneration activities in Athens, with a particular focus on the integration of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Participants also learned about the innovative digital tools being developed by the project’s technical partners and how these will be used to support the Athens pilot activities.
A highlight of the visit was the live demonstration of TELESTO’s E-Participation App, featuring Augmented Reality (AR) functionalities, which generated great interest and enthusiasm among the visitors. The demonstration showcased how digital technologies can support citizen engagement and help communicate planned urban interventions.
The NCP4Missions representatives showed strong interest in the project’s approach, its partners and the progress achieved to date. The visit encouraged an engaging exchange of ideas, with discussions covering the technical and financial aspects of the Vasilissis Olgas Avenue regeneration, as well as the opportunities and challenges of implementing Nature-based Solutions in urban environments.
The visit was a valuable opportunity to highlight how digital innovation, citizen participation and Nature-based Solutions can work together to create greener, more inclusive and climate-resilient cities.
We would like to thank Ioannis Andronikidis and the NCP4Missions delegation for their visit, their interest in URBREATH and the fruitful discussions. We look forward to staying connected and sharing further project developments!