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

Shops & Services at Athens Airport
Shops & Services at Athens Airport

As an international airport with a large transit area, Athens airport naturally has a lot to offer. There will certainly not be a lack of gastronomic variety. Several restaurants and snack bars and even a wine bar round off this offer.

Athenaeum Conservatory
Athenaeum Conservatory

The Athenaeum Conservatory (or Athenaeum Odeon) in Thissio is a not-for-profit association dedicated to preserving the memory and distinction of the renowned Hellenic Diva Maria Callas.

Therapy Services in Athens
Therapy Services in Athens

Here we refer to therapy as to where it pertains to persons seeking wellness in the forms of alternative healing techniques for strengthening the body and resolving issues or patterns.

Villa Kazouli
Villa Kazouli

Over a century has passed after the creation of one of the most impressive and most discussed buildings in Athens. "Villa Kazouli", as the house is called, is located at the entrance of the high-society area of Kifissia and covers an area of ​​47 acres.

Collections of the Numismatic Museum
Collections of the Numismatic Museum

The history from the ancient currency "Drachma" to the present currency is illustrated in the different rooms of the impressive Iliou Melathron building. The first floor is dedicated to the life of the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann and coin finds from his excavations.

Mount Parnitha Cable Car Station
Mount Parnitha Cable Car Station

This state-of-the-art cable car was built to provide a connection to the Casino Mont Parnes. This way you can avoid the winding road, up to Mount Parnitha.

Athens by Taxi
Athens by Taxi

The yellow taxi cabs in Athens are so many, that during the days that the taxi drivers are on a strike and they are not in circulation, Athens seems empty! Any way you look at it, Athenians use taxis excessively – whether they own a car or not – maybe because of so much distrust for the public mass transportation.

Post Offices in Athens
Post Offices in Athens

Hellenic Post (ELTA) is the former State-owned Greek postal operator which still holds a dominant market position in Greece. It was founded in 1828 as a public authority by Ioannis Kapodistrias and today has a large network of branches distributed throughout the mainland and islands of Greece.

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

''Prometheus Bound'' at Theatre of the NO
May
08
Wed
FANN "Dead Lord Part II"
May
10
Fri
41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Nov
09
Sat
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

Elias Gi (Restaurant)

"Eleas Gi" is the title of a legendary Greek story of the honored "olive tree". Therefore, everything is cooked with extra virgin olive oil, which is always added at the end, so we as to offer the authenticity of the Greek cuisine where indisputably more

The Greco's Project (Grill House)

"The Greco's project" offers mediterranean cuisine with an extensive menu ranging from traditional meat dishes, fresh salads, appetizers and vegetarian choices. more

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer has a large variety of clothes, shoes, accessories, coats, jackets, sweaters and pajamas.. You come here to get a pair of pantyhose and end up buying a body lotion, a bra, cute slippers and you still feel a little stingy. more

By the Glass (Wine Bar)

A historic building of 1825 has been converted into an atmospheric wine bar equipped with a state of art wine machine that can serve up to 80 different wine labels as if they were just opened, with the Coravin method. Discover the secrets of wine more

Papagiannakos Domaine

Since 1919, Papagiannakos family has earned the respect and fame for the fine quality of wine they produce. The family is the creator of a magnificent new Winery which has been designed to be completely compatible to the essence of the product and more

Mani Mani (Restaurant)

At Mani Mani restaurant traditional dishes and gourmet cuisine are combined. With roots from the region of Mani in the ingredients and its recipes, it does not hold it "maniatiko" (holds grudges) against the dishes of the rest of Greece, cooks from special sausages and lupines to rooster. more

Tudor Hall (Restaurant)

Located on the 7th floor of the legendary King George Hotel, Tudor Hall Restaurant creates dishes based on the finest raw materials available in season. It is not for nothing that the restaurant has already been voted among the best restaurants in Greece and creative imagination of the chef Asterios Koustoudis has been awarded with a Michelin Star. The dishes are accompanied by the appropriate Greek wines, which are selected by the in-house sommelier. more

Cool Mule

You can find the best ice cream on Hydra Island at "Cool Mule". Gelato chef Mrs. Eftichia-Noriko Fioraki uses high-quality milk, the freshest fruits and natural ingredients - you can taste it. more

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