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

The meaning of the Olympic Games for Greece
The meaning of the Olympic Games for Greece

The Olympic Games prompted the autonomous cities to work together for a noble cause and to finally enjoy Hellenic unity, while the spirit of the Games spread quickly until the era of the Roman Empire.

Nerio Acciaioli
Nerio Acciaioli

Nerio Acciaioli was the leader of Corinth and the offspring of a Florentine banking family. In 1385, he overtook the city of Athens and, in 1388, the Acropolis.

Lysicratous Square
Lysicratous Square

Lysicratous Square is one of the oldest squares in Athens. Named after a much-admired sponsor of the arts in Ancient times, it is most well known as being the land upon which the famous Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.

Shopping in Piraeus
Shopping in Piraeus

Visit Piraeus and enjoy the smell of the sea and the beautiful 'mix' of the peddlers in the bazaars and the cafés where winter to summer people sit and enjoy the sun. Piraeus has several common characteristics regarding brands with the commercial center of Athens.

Porto Rafti
Porto Rafti

Porto Rafti, or Limin Mesogaias, is located 7 km east of Markopoulo on the southern shores of the South Evian Gulf. It was always part of the Municipality of Markopoulo and the seaport of Markopoulo Mesogaias.

Shopping in the Omonoia Area
Shopping in the Omonoia Area

Having endured multiple transformations throughout the ages, the most recent reconstruction of Omonoia Square was concluded in February 2020 by the Athens City Council. With that in mind, shopping in the capital city's most central urban connection has once again become desirable to consumers from all walks of life.

Nafplio
Nafplio

Nafplio is the current capital of Argolis Prefecture and, for many, is also one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. Nafplio was the first capital of post-Turkish-occupation Greece, from 1829 until 1834.

Elefsina (Archaeological Site)
Elefsina (Archaeological Site)

Due to its strategic position, the settlement of Elefsina was developed to be a large fortified settlement during the Mycenaean period and was founded in 2000 B.C.. It was then that the cult of Demeter was introduced, that worshipped the deity connected to the growing of cereals and nature.

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

Vasiliki Koukou exhibition "Where flowers are singing"
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Despina Vandi & Giorgos Sambanis
May
10
Fri
Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.) | The Callas
May
05
Sun
SIX D.O.G.S: STELLAR with Cirkle x ELISAVETA · Atypikal x Keeptress · 118119 X Icarus in love
May
04
Sat
COWBOYS & ANGELS with Alex Machairas and Valisia Odell
May
04
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Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
11
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RedRoom Nights
May
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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

Design Plaza

The way the furniture and interior design systems are presented in the "Design Plaza" is unique and worth a visit. In various showrooms covering more than 6,200 m², you can see, touch and of course also buy special pieces of furniture created by 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

Riviera Coast (Bar & Restaurant)

The Riviera Coast is an enchanting environment, very nicely landscaped, with proper lighting, with nice view to the sea and tables next to the beach. It works from morning for coffee, night drink and with an excellent restaurant. more

Coffee Island Athens

Supplying green beans from the best farms in the world, creation of blends, finding the ideal roasting curve, the ritual preparation of beverages, constant checking, measurements, design and set-up of a store, training staff of new and old stores and more

Pars (Persian Restaurant)

Pars Restaurant, offers authentic Persian cuisine & tea, as well as shisha. The environment is very refreshing, has an open roof on summer nights, the décor is inspired by Persian art and tradition, old and modern. In the lobby of the restaurant, you more

Boutique de la Parfumerie

In the Boutique de la Parfumerie you can find all the perfumes of well-known brands such as Bulgary, Burberry, Chanel, Kenzo, Giorgio Armani, Issey Miyake with a price under 10€ for 30 ml. All perfumes are exclusively Eau de Perfume, have 100% more

Byzantine Museum Shop

The Christian & Byzantine Museum has for sale at the entrance, a limited selection of publications regarding the history and artwork of the Byzantine Era. more

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