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 Mitropoleos Street
Sightseeing on Mitropoleos Street

As the name suggests, at Mitropoleos Street there is Mitropoleos Square containing the most important church in Greece - the Metropolitan Cathedral. The street is very busy and much frequented.

Halandri Shopping
Halandri Shopping

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).

Streets of Athens
Streets of Athens

Despite the justified worries of the city planners during the end of the 19th century, the prospect of a center supporting the growth that Athens would reach as a city never materialized.

Air Activities in Athens
Air Activities in Athens

The thrill of flying appealed to people ever since the ancient times and the story of Icarus in Greek Mythology comes as proof of the eternal desire for freedom and serenity. The wild beauty of the landscape of Attica seen from high above is a unique experience and supplies a huge rush of adrenaline.

Otto de la Roche
Otto de la Roche

The Burgundian nobleman Otto de la Roche was the Duke of Athens and Thebes following the distribution of the lands of the Byzantine Empire by the Crusaders.

Cultural Festivals in Athens
Cultural Festivals in Athens

When thinking of "Cultural festival in Athens" many people automatically refer to the Athens & Epidaurus Festival which takes place every summer at the Odeon of Herodes Attikus and enchants thousands of visitors.

Business Centers in Athens
Business Centers in Athens

Business travelers, start-ups, and foreign companies about to enter the Hellenic market, like to use Business Center services. The advantage is the immediately usable working place with telephone and Internet connection and the additional office services such as a secretarial service and the provision of conference rooms for meetings.

Neoclassical Buildings of Athens
Neoclassical Buildings of Athens

The neoclassicism flourished in Athens when it was the architectural style followed by all of the architects who were responsible for the reconstruction of the capital by order of King Otto in 1830.

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

Nick Warren at Bolivar
May
04
Sat
Antonis Remos - Eleni Foureira Live at Nox
May
05
Sun
Georgia Bliatsou exhibition "Springtime Stories"
May
05
Sun
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

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

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

Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar

The most creative cocktails in the north of Athens are served at Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar. The professional staff creates small drinkable masterpieces in a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. 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

Stergiou Signature (Patisserie)

The Stergiou name, because of its long course in the pastry and catering business, ensures great design, freshness and of course competitive prices. With over 45 years of uninterrupted progress in the confectionery industry and with modern production more

Kir Aristos (Kebaptzidiko)

In an environment reminiscent of an old Greek grocery store, those who visit "Kir Aristos" will taste all kinds of kebabs and roasted spits. We recommend you try Kasserli Kebab (fermented with Kasseri cheese) with red sauce, the delicious cured beef more

Kimolia Art Cafe

Established in 2011, Kimolia Art Cafe is in a building with history since 1925. Having survived through the German occupation, the post-war years, the Polytechnic University and until today, lives through the people who have passed and pass more

Premiere Restaurant

You can find this great restaurant at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel Athens. French hints but also many Mediterranean elements in the kitchen of Sotiris Evaggelou. Try the risotto with leeks and river crawfish. more

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