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

Sightseeing on Monastiraki Square
Sightseeing on Monastiraki Square

Monastiraki is possibly the most popular meeting spot for Athenians due to its centrality and abundance of places of interest to go. This is the ideal location for visiting ancient sites, fascinating museums, historical buildings as well as churches.

Klafthmonos Square
Klafthmonos Square

Older names is square of the garden of the old Palace, at the time of King Otto, Mint Square, square of the garden of Ministry of Economics, square of March the 25th, square of Democracy and from the year 1878, the current name, Klafthmonos square along with square of National reconciliation in 1989.

Collections of the Archaeological Museum of Poros
Collections of the Archaeological Museum of Poros

The exhibitions of Archaeological Museum of Poros covered in the 2 rooms include findings from all over the region o Trizinia and some of the area of Ermioni. The museum possesses sculptures, inscriptions, and architectural components from Trizina, Kalavreia, and Methana.

Household & Home Decor Shopping in Athens
Household & Home Decor Shopping in Athens

In the past, and partly still today, Aiolou Street - especially the section between Evripidou Street and Ermou Street – is the El-Dorado for all those who are looking for high quality and unusual household goods.

Piraeus Container Port
Piraeus Container Port

The Container Port of Piraeus is one of the top ten container ports in Europe. The Container Terminal is principally engaged in the development, operation and commercial utilization of the existing Pier II; and included in the future plans is the construction of Pier III, so as to achieve a substantial growth in the container throughput and handling capacity.

Technopolis - Industrial Gas Museum
Technopolis - Industrial Gas Museum

In the popular area of Gazi, now lovingly called «Technopolis», the former Gas Works of Athens came into being as of the summer of 2013. This is the first industrial museum in the city and aims at preserving as well as promoting the historical integrity and technology of the plant.

Athens Marina (Faliro Marina)
Athens Marina (Faliro Marina)

The Athens Marina (formerly named Faliro Marina) or else named the mega yacht mooring, was founded in June 2004. It was the Athens Marina, that hosted the yachts of VIP visitors to the 2004 Olympic Games.

Multimedia & Electronics Shopping in Athens
Multimedia & Electronics Shopping in Athens

In our day and age, multimedia has permeated almost every aspect of our lives. Whether we stay in or go out, we have gadgets all around us that don't always necessarily make our lives simpler, but certainly make them more colorful!

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

Paola - Nikos Makropoulos at "Fever"
May
10
Fri
Periodical exhibition "PANOPLIES - The art of armor in Ancient Greece"
May
05
Sun
Athens Street Food Festival 2024
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

Blue Bamboo (Thai Restaurant)

Blue Bamboo is a famous Thai restaurant in Ano Petralona. The open kitchen offers fresh food and you can watch the Thai cook preparing the tasty dishes. These are marked by the level of spiciness, and the cocktails and desserts are also a dream. 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

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

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

Flocafe

One of the things that make Flocafé so special is that it gives guests the chance to create their very own experience. They can do this during their spare time, not only through the relaxed, carefree and stylish ambience, but also through the lively more

Ianos (Bookstore)

Ianos is a large bookstore with many foreign titles and a great range of Greek authors. You can find gift ideas, artwork and prints. There are selected games and interesting collection of music. Finally, there is a possibility to purchase tickets for 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

National Archaeological Museum Shop

There is a gift shop at National Archaeological Museum and also a cafe in the sculpture garden where you can buy a copy or a print of something you might have admired during your visit. High quality souvenirs - perfect for a gift. more

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