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

Architecture of Metro Line 1 (Green Line)
Architecture of Metro Line 1 (Green Line)

Nowadays, anyone who has a long time to use the old electrical train (the first line of Attica Metro) will be pleasantly surprised when they do.

Athens Tower
Athens Tower

The Athens Tower is the tallest building in Athens and all over Greece. It is 103 meters high and is of 28 floors, while next to it there is a smaller building of 65 meters long.

Resistance in the years of Dictatorship
Resistance in the years of Dictatorship

During the dictatorship, the Greek citizens resisted and were organized into various bodies, such as the Patriotic Anti-dictatorship Front (PAM), the Union of National Salvation, the Democratic Defense, and the PanHellenic Liberation Movement.

Sightseeing on Lysicratous Square
Sightseeing on Lysicratous Square

This charming place is located in the heart of the Plaka and owes its name to the ancient Monument of Lysicrates. From here it is only a short walk to the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, and the Roman Agora.

Sightseeing in Elliniko
Sightseeing in Elliniko

The suburb of Elliniko is in a state of change. Since the summer of 2020, the Old Athens Airport is being demolished and on the huge site, directly by the sea, the Helliko Project is being built, which in a few years will offer the largest seaside park in Europe.

Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

Founded in 1935, the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus expanded from the Municipal Library in 1966 to the archaeological site of the Hellenistic theater of Zea.

A little bit of History: Weddings in Ancient Greece
A little bit of History: Weddings in Ancient Greece

Arranged marriages were considered to be a necessity as well as very advantageous for Ancient Greek society as a whole. Although there were different laws in each city attached to how couples were united and what that entailed, for our purposes, we will focus on the sacraments followed strictly by Athenians.

Horseback Riding in Athens
Horseback Riding in Athens

With more than 35 horse riding clubs in the region of Attica and more than 50 equestrian clubs in Greece, horseback riding has become very popular with the public, especially the young. Equestrianism today has 2,450 riders and around 1,000 horses in Greece and it is an official sport of the Olympic Games.

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

Blend Opening w/ Maceo Plex
May
10
Fri
Aftermath - Heavy Thrash Black Death
May
06
Mon
Despina Vandi & Giorgos Sambanis
May
10
Fri
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
11
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
May
05
Sun
RedRoom Nights
May
05
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
May
08
Wed

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Peri Lesvou

On Athinas Street, between Omonoia Square and Monastiraki Square, there is the grocery store of Peri Lesvos. Authentic traditional products from Lesvos and Limnos from pasta, honey, ouzo and wines to cosmetics made by the hands of Island’s more

ArtZone42

ArtZone42, located in Pagrati on Vasileos Konstantinos Avenue, was founded in 2007 and supports and promotes creators of art from Greece and abroad. In the small but fine gallery there are always exhibitions and art talks. more

Sardelaki (Fish Tavern)

Sardelaki offers more of seafood appetizer plates like small fry and kalamari, than it does big catches. Mostly an outdoor seating area with quick service and fresh ingredients, it's a great choice for customers who are on a budget. more

Jack's Lounge Glyfada

"Jack's Lounge" in southern Glyfada is a hip, chic place that offers refined International and Greek modern cuisine. It also boasts a wide range of cocktails where every detail is meticulously attended to and music events in an intimate atmosphere. more

O Miltos (Fish Tavern)

Located in the picturesque fishing village of Perdika, "O Miltos" offers a breathtaking view and fresh seafood specialities. Family-run since the late 1980s, this fish tavern is well known and highly appreciated by locals and visitors. more

Igloo Gelato House

At "Igloo Gelato House" you can find ice cream with over 25 unique flavours. Soft ice and other desserts such as waffles and loukoumades can also be found here. more

The Olive Garden (Restaurant)

The Titania Hotel creates its own page in the history of hospitality. The splendid reception is adorned with the famous Pentelikon marble and exquisite inlaid mosaics with themes from the Ancient Greek history, but the must-see is the Hotel's Awarded more

Koralli (Tavern)

Koralli is a cozy tavern on Oropou Beach. During the summer months, you can enjoy a large selection of fish specialities directly on the beach, right next to the breaking waves. This restaurant also offers a nice place next to a unique fireplace more

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