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

Head Wreaths & Bonbons in Athens
Head Wreaths & Bonbons in Athens

Wedding crowns were founded in ancient Greece and the tradition has continued until this day. During the Byzantium Era, these wreaths were the symbols of royalty and thus they looked like royal crowns. It was considered that, with marriage, a new kingdom was created: the home and the family of the two newlyweds.

Adventure Park (Malakassa)
Adventure Park (Malakassa)

Motion, speed, balance and laughter. Just outside of Athens, into the trees of Malakassa, the Adventure Park delivers hours of action and entertainment for everybody who have the opportunity to leave the city's wall for a day.

Sightseeing on Adrianou Street
Sightseeing on Adrianou Street

On and around this very famous street in Plaka, which is mostly a pedestrian area, there are numerous impressive neoclassical buildings, art galleries, and museums. A visit to the oldest house in the city, the Mansion of Venizelos, is recommended.

Ball Sports in Athens
Ball Sports in Athens

Ball Sports are forms of games or sports where a ball is used as part of the game. The best known and most popular sports are football (a.k.a. soccer), basketball, volleyball, and beach volley, which is extremely popular in Greece.

Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis)
Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis)

The Megaron Moussikis (a.k.a. the Athens Concert Hall) is located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens and created by the inspiration of the great Hellenic lyricist and founder of the "Friends of Music Association", Alexandra Trianti, for the conception of a special modern cultural center.

Kallimarmaro (Ancient Marble Stadium)
Kallimarmaro (Ancient Marble Stadium)

The space that now houses the Kallimarmaro Stadium was originally a natural ground cavity nestled between two elevations around river Ilissos, the hills of Agra and Ardittos. Lycurgus built the stadium during 330-329 B.C. for the Great Panathinaic Games.

Sightseeing on Omonoia Square
Sightseeing on Omonoia Square

Omonoia Square - the second largest square of Athens offers a variety of different things you can do around there. The areas Exarcheia, Gazi, Psiri and Monastiraki are located in the immediate vicinity of the square.

OTE Megaron (Cosmote)
OTE Megaron (Cosmote)

The skyscraper is the Cosmote Megaron on Kifisias Avenue, a place that is now called "daktulidi" (def. "the ring"). This is the headquarter of Cosmote (formely OTE), the biggest telecommunications company in 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

Giorgos Hadoulis exhibition "New landscapes"
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05
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Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.) | The Callas
May
05
Sun
Blend Opening w/ Maceo Plex
May
10
Fri
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

Korres (Natural Cosmetics)

At Korres you will find great products for hair, body and face care, all manufacturer in Greece based on the advantages of natural ingredients. The goal of Korres is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural more

The Scent

This temple of beauty comes at highly attractive prices with raw materials from natural ingredients. Bottles, perfumes, handmade soaps, fragrant creams for the body and hands, lip glosses, oils and salts. Many small gifts and articles for the 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

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

I Taverna tou Psara

This is the oldest of Plaka’s seafood restaurants! "I Taverna tou Psara" serves Greek cuisine, with emphasis on the quality of taste and service. The menu is not only limited to fish but includes a wide variety of Mediterranean options. more

Natu (Cafe & Restaurant)

Natu is the official museum cafe & restaurant of Goulandirs Natural History Museum in Kifissia. It offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine in a breathtaking atmosphere. Especially the garden with its numerous seating areas is a true oasis of comfort. more

Wine Garage

The modern Art Deco and the way wine is exhibited here are worth seeing. The wine garage invites old and new friends to inform themselves about its large stock. The selection includes both aged wines and a delicatessen. Wine experts will help you more

Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani (Mezedopoleio)

"The Karamanlidika of Fanis" is both a delicatessen shop and a tavern / mezedopoleio in one. All products are selected one by one directly with producers from all over Greece. Here you can do your shopping or enjoy the specialties directly in the more

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