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

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.

Demetrius of Phaleron
Demetrius of Phaleron

Demetrius of Phaleron was born in 350 B.C. and was a complex persona due to his achievements as a politician, philosopher, orator and writer. He wrote many works with, poetical, grammatical, political, philosophical and rhetorical content.

Agios Dimitrios Loubardiaris Church
Agios Dimitrios Loubardiaris Church

In a unique forested expanse at the foot of Philopappou Hill, is the single-aisle vaulted church of Agios Dimitrios "Loumbardiaris". It is a sanctuary that dates back from the period of the Turkish occupation.

Shopping in Halandri
Shopping in Halandri

Halandri suburb has an exciting shopping area with pretty shopping streets. Andrea Papandreou Street is a long, traffic-calmed one-way street and passes the squares of Agiou Nikolaou and Eleftheriou Venizelou (Dourou).

Kapnikareas Square
Kapnikareas Square

Going down Ermou Street we meet Kapnikareas Square with its same-named church, which causes a halt in the pedestrian road. It hosts one of the oldest churches in Athens, circa 1050.

Designer Stores in Athens
Designer Stores in Athens

Athens is no stranger to chic boutiques and famous fashion shops (both Greek and international) that guarantee the discerning shopper finding a one-of-a-kind piece that will forever remind him or her of their visit to this historic city.

Wine & Spirits Shopping in Athens
Wine & Spirits Shopping in Athens

The city of Athens has a lot to offer in the way of sinful temptations, and here is where it puts the cherry on top! The city has some truly excellent wine stores to pick up rare bottles as reminders of your visit here.

Modern Hotel & Company Buildings
Modern Hotel & Company Buildings

In Athens you will, of course, also find modern architectural company headquarters or hotels with glass fronts, which are generously built. However, these are rarely located in the city center but rather in the Athens suburbs such as Halandri, Marousi, Kifissia, and Glyfada.

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"
May
05
Sun
Paola - Nikos Makropoulos at "Fever"
May
10
Fri
Georgia Bliatsou exhibition "Springtime Stories"
May
05
Sun
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

Daphne's Restaurant

Daphne's Restaurant on Lysikratous Square offers Greek and International cuisine. The indoor sitting room is quite attractive, but in the summer is more preferable to sit outside. A preferred destination of visiting public figures from the 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

360 Cocktail Bar

360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and more

Treno sto Rouf (Bar & Restaurant)

This theme restaurant is located only 10 minutes from the area of Gazi. Here you can embark on a journey of taste and culture in the cozy old coaches of an abandoned railway. A romantic dinner in a pre-war Italian dining car, or an unforgettable more

Jojo (Cafe & Bar)

Mainstream music and dancing, dancing, dancing. This is Jojo. Maybe the most popular club in Bournazi presently, but also a cozy spot for your early morning and evening coffee. And if you are a football lover, Jojo is the best place for you. more

Guarantee

Athens' sandwich specialists since 1988! Try this popular sandwich and salad place, with high-quality ingredients, friendly personnel, and great variety! Don't miss drinking a fresh juice. more

Psaroskala (Fish Tavern)
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A fish tavern overlooking the blue sea in Piraeus. This is "Psaroskala". The tavern is a meeting place for local people to enjoy seafood, appetizers, salads, and fresh fish. Due to many years of experience with good food and reasonable prices and more

Liana Vourakis (Jewelry)

Excellent suggestions for gifts that you will choose among brands as Puiforcat, Hermes, Saint-Louis, Raynaud. From the most elegant shops of the city. Each necklace, each object, each amulet and every charm is carefully selected, with insistence on more

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