Athens has secured 12th place in the 2025 “Work from Anywhere Barometer” by the International Workplace Group (IWG), which ranks global cities ideal for blending remote work and leisure. Now in its third year, the index evaluates 40 cities on criteria like broadband speed, co-working spaces, safety, affordability, and access to nature, tovima.com, has reported.
Tokyo topped the list, followed by Rio de Janeiro and Budapest. Athens stood out for its Mediterranean charm, cultural richness, affordability, and expanding infrastructure for remote workers.
The rise of hybrid work is fueling the trend of “workations.” IWG reports that 60% of remote workers are more likely to extend vacations to work from other locations-up significantly from last year.
Athens is increasingly appealing to digital nomads thanks to its vibrant lifestyle, warm climate, and access to beaches, islands, and mountains. It’s also becoming more connected, with growing numbers of flexible workspaces and reliable internet.
While not in the top 10 yet, Athens outperformed many major cities, signaling its growing status as a work-from-anywhere hub. Other notable cities include Seoul (4th), praised for tech and visa policies, and Rome (8th), benefiting from Italy’s new digital nomad visa.
Despite this shift, global labor mobility has slowed. Job platform Indeed found that interest in international work has dropped to pre-pandemic levels. A Randstad survey of 5,000 workers revealed many now prioritize job security and flexible hours over location independence.
IWG CEO Mark Dixon says the trend is here to stay: “More businesses are adopting policies to support work-from-anywhere-especially during the summer months.”
Source: tovima.com
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