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 Most Important Exhibition Event Locations in Athens
The Most Important Exhibition Event Locations in Athens

The Greeks are extremely creative when it comes to selecting suitable locations for trade fair organizers and profession shows.

Shopping in Pagrati & Mets
Shopping in Pagrati & Mets

Pagrati and Mets are typical Athens residential areas with a distinct shopping landscape. Ymmitou Street is considered the most significant street that runs through the entire district. Here you will find everything from bakeries to delicatessens and from shoe shops to bridal stores.

Plaka
Plaka

Plaka is the oldest area in Athens located under the Acropolis Hill, on its northern slope. Plaka owes its name to the Arvanites that settled there during the 17th Century and named this area pl(i)aka - meaning old - when it was rather uninhabited.

War Museum of Greece
War Museum of Greece

The War Museum of Greece, established in 1964, was created in order to collect, protect and exhibit Greek historical military artifacts and memorabilia.

The Greek Flag
The Greek Flag

The original flag of Greece had a square shape and displayed a white cross upon a blue background. The national flag of the country has been changed several times in the last 200 years.

Specialty Gyms in Athens
Specialty Gyms in Athens

No, we don't mean gyms that are somehow something extra special than the regular ones. Simply put, we refer to specialty as a way to list the gymnasiums that focus on particular athletics like boxing, martial arts, kick boxing, climbing and more.

Middle Byzantine Period (565-1081)
Middle Byzantine Period (565-1081)

Administrative, economic, and social changes within the Byzantine Empire meant the abolition of Athens as an autonomous center. The city, now losing its strategic importance, has been part of the 'Thema of Greece' since the 7th Century. It is considered as an administrative district, based in Thebes, entering obscurity.

Poseidon
Poseidon

Poseidon was the God of the Sea and protector of all aquatic creatures. He was the brother of Zeus and Pluto. It has been said that when Cronus was overthrown, Poseidon himself became the lord of the sea.

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

Group exhibition "Transitional objects"
May
05
Sun
Ioanna Limniou exhibition "Though as a ghost, I shall lightly tread, the summer fields"
May
05
Sun
Khirki at An Club
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

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

Jack's Lounge Glyfada

"Jack's Lounge" in southern Glyfada is a hip, chic place that offers refined International and Greek modern cuisine. It also boasts a wide range of cocktails where every detail is meticulously attended to and music events in an intimate atmosphere. 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

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

Afentoulis (Agricultural Shop)

Directly on Agias Irinis Square, you will find everything that has to do with your garden at "Afentoulis" - be it pesticides, plant protection products, fertilizers or organic preparations, seeds, and compost. Benefit from the great expertise of the more

Parousiasi

For almost 40 years, "Parousiasi" stores has been selling premium products for the hearth or gifts from renowned manufacturers such as WMF, Villeroy&Boch, KitchenAid, Rosenthal, and others. Recently, "Parousiasi" won the Global Innovation Award, maki more

Zambri (Cafe & Bar)

Located in the heart of Kifissia, the motivated and friendly staff of Zambri All-Day Gastro provides their high quality barista skills and fancy cocktails. Likewise, you will be impressed by the tasty breakfast & brunch offer. In addition to their interesting lunch and dinner creations, the desserts - especially the delicious pancakes - are highly recommended. more

Krinos Loukoumades

Krinos is a delicious oasis in the atmosphere of an older era. Warm, crunchy donuts with fragrant honey, hot chocolate milk, bougatsa (a French cream pastry) and ice cream are some of the specialties. Enjoy the great quality - since 1922. more

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