Sunday, 05 May 2024
Greece's unemployment rate declines to 10.2% in March 2024
Greece's unemployment rate declines to 10.2% in March 2024

The number of unemployed persons amounted to 492,867, down by 47,319 compared with March 2023 (8.8%) and by 24,176 people compared with February 2024 (4.7%). For women, the unemployment rate fell to 13.8% from 14.6% in March last year and for men to 7.2% from 8.7%. By major age groups, in the 15-24 year old grou...

Mitsotakis: The expectation of the Resurrection fills us all with hope, strength and optimism
Mitsotakis: The expectation of the Resurrection fills us all with hope, strength and optimism

"Tradition dictates that we spend these Holy Easter days together with our loved ones. Our thoughts, however, must be primarily with our weakest fellow citizens, those who more than ever need our support these days, but also to all Greek uniform personnel, those who day and night, and these Holy days, they are fightin...

Measures against tax evasion and wage increases the two main sources of budget revenue growth in 2024
Measures against tax evasion and wage increases the two main sources of budget revenue growth in 2024

It is estimated that the interconnection of POS and cash registers can be an important tool, as well as the higher revenues from the income tax, which will be brought by the increases in the income of civil servants, the increase in the minimum wage as well as the new income calculation system for freelancers. The ...

The Greek Easter Traditions
The Greek Easter Traditions

With Greek Orthodox Easter just around the corner, a celebratory ambiance permeates the air. Curious about the quintessential Greek Easter customs? Here's a concise glimpse into the traditional practices!

Hellenic Presidency distributes Easter gifts to children in need
Hellenic Presidency distributes Easter gifts to children in need

The Presidency of the Hellenic Republic distributed presents to children living in protection facilities and hostels for minors on the occasion of Greek Orthodox Easter, as it did last year.

Athens transportation schedules over 2024 Greek Easter holidays
Athens transportation schedules over 2024 Greek Easter holidays

Mass transportation schedules in Athens will be adjusted for the Greek Orthodox Easter period, from Holy Friday to Wednesday after Easter. As in every year, transportation schedules will end before 23:00 on Holy Saturday, while the usual extension of Friday schedules to midnight will not be implemented on Holy Friday.

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ATHENS GUIDE

Release Festival Athens
Release Festival Athens

Even while still in its infancy stage, the Release Festival has managed to keep our hearts beating and our feet jumping up and down in excitement with its headliner choices in the past and coming in the future!

Eastern Suburbs of Athens
Eastern Suburbs of Athens

The eastern suburbs of Athens include Holargos, Papagou, and Agia Paraskevi. These suburbs are all located between Messogeion Avenue and Ymmitos Mountain.

Neoclassical Governmental Buildings
Neoclassical Governmental Buildings

Many embassies and other foreign representations in Athens are located in wonderful neoclassical mansions such as the Italian, the Egyptian or the French Embassy.

Live Scene in Athens
Live Scene in Athens

Those of you who love a good concert will definitely not be disappointed with what Athens has to offer! All year round, there are a number of both large and small stages featuring almost any style of music imaginable.

Apollo
Apollo

Primarily connected with sun's daily trek across the morning sky, god of music, light, poetry, healing, truth and divination, the god Apollo ruled over almost all aspects of everyday life.

Temple of Hephaestus
Temple of Hephaestus

The Temple of Hephaestus – known as the Thision or Hephaisteion – began to be built in 449 B.C. by Ictinus. It was one of the first structures in the reconstruction program of Pericles and, today, is the best preserved monument in the Ancient Agora and the best saved temple in Athens.

Wellness in Athens
Wellness in Athens

Taking care of oneself has become somewhat of a priority in Athens – a city that not only followed the trends of all other major metropolitan areas but might have possibly surpassed many of them.

Athens Sightseeing
Athens Sightseeing

An organized tour of a city with the historical base of Athens becomes sometimes an essential necessity. Therefore, for those who seek a targeted tour of the most important monuments of the city, there are plenty of excellent choices.

ATHENS LIFESTYLE

Gastronomy in Athens
Gastronomy in Athens

When recalling the Athens of many years ago, we remember a less outlandish manner of the life led then. The change in this situation can only be positive from a gastronomic point of view.

Nightlife in Athens
Nightlife in Athens

Athens by night is something that has made the city famous for many decades. For someone to be able to state that they know about going out in Athens, they must have visited dozens of the most well known venues in the valley and surrounding areas.

Shopping in Athens
Shopping in Athens

Like all major metropolitan areas, the City of Athens has much to offer visitors in the way of shopping. We panelled Greek consumers to discover their preferences and experiences with the international chains that operate in the country in recent years.

Sporting Activities in Athens
Sporting Activities in Athens

In the country that gave birth to the Olympic Games, there are a large number of stadiums, athletic clubs, training centers and sports courts - many of which host major international athletic events.

Wellness in Athens
Wellness in Athens

Taking care of oneself has become somewhat of a priority in Athens – a city that not only followed the trends of all other major metropolitan areas but might have possibly surpassed many of them.

Entertainment in Athens
Entertainment in Athens

Want to have fun? The cinema's and fun parks of Athens are definitely the places to check out when you just want to get away from it all.

Outdoor & Nature
Outdoor & Nature

Athens is a city of great outdoors with many activities and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife in a mild Mediterranean climate.

ATHENS EVENTS

Release Athens Festival 2024
Jun
09
Sun
"World οf Beer 2024"
May
10
Fri
Khirki at An Club
May
10
Fri
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
11
Sat
RedRoom Nights
May
05
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
May
05
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
May
08
Wed

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by more

The Scent

This temple of beauty comes at highly attractive prices with raw materials from natural ingredients. Bottles, perfumes, handmade soaps, fragrant creams for the body and hands, lip glosses, oils and salts. Many small gifts and articles for the more

Capanna Trattoria (Italian Restaurant)

This pizzeria / trattoria was designed with the starting point of experiencing outdoor dining. Therefore, when the weather is warm enough, the floor to ceiling windows can slide upwards allowing the restaurant to spill out onto the pavement - giving more

Villa Grigio 46 (Bar & Restaurant)

Inside a beautiful courtyard with trees and an interior space of minimalistic aesthetics with a half-light, there is the "Villa Grigio 46" - an ideal destination for an evening outing. Here you will discover fine wines from Italy and Greece. more

Smart Park (Shopping Plaza)

"Smart Park" is the largest outdoor shopping plaza in Greece! It's more than just a store outlet because on an area of 91 hectares there are spacious green areas with well-kept sidewalks and countless activities for children. Of course, there are more

Styl & Cafe Athens

Styl & Cafe serves daily from 06:30 in the morning, 20 kinds of tea and 30 kinds of chocolate, which include bitter pear that tastes divine. The service is excellent and it occasionally organizes jazz evenings, while the daily playlist is dominated more

Oxford Company

The "temple" of the male shirt. The collection has been enriched with t-shirts, belts and cuff links. Great variety and price range. Their quality and design will add prestige to your appearance and give you confidence during any social occasion. more

Stone Stories Athens

This store is a paradise for all stone lovers! Especially crystals, jewellery stones, stones for crystal therapy, minerals and fossils. You will also find high quality stone tools and a large repertoire of specialized literature (books and media) and of course a unique expert advice. more

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