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

Collections of the Municipal Gallery of Piraeus
Collections of the Municipal Gallery of Piraeus

The Municipal Gallery of Piraeus also has in its possession the following:

Koukaki
Koukaki

The district of Koukaki is located on the southeast side of Filopappou Hill in Athens. It borders on the areas of Petralona and Neos Kosmos - Kallithea and Petralona from the south - north of Plaka and the famous area of Acropolis.

Hill of Acropolis
Hill of Acropolis

The Sacred Rock of Acropolis was chosen in the 5th BC century by Pericles because of a prophecy by the Delphi oracle as the ideal place for the materialization of the first part of a program for the economic development of the city.

Beach Bars in Athens
Beach Bars in Athens

The ultimate in summertime fun, the beach bars of the Attica offer everything a visitor could ask for. Early visitors can enjoy a coffee by the water while sunbathing to more soothing music.

Lakes nearby Athens
Lakes nearby Athens

The surroundings of Attica are hilly and mountainous but has few rivers and lakes, unlike other regions in Greece such as Central Greece, Macedonia or Ipiros. However, 2 lakes near Athens are particularly worth seeing: Lake Vouliagmenis at the southern edge of the city, and Lake Marathona in the north of Attica.

Sauna & Hammams in Athens
Sauna & Hammams in Athens

Looking to savor a sublime sweat? Athens has a number of locations for the enjoyment of a good old sauna or a traditional Hammam. We may feel body cramps after intense exercising or after minor injuries.

Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal

In the area of the Isthmus of Corinth is the Corinth Canal that connects the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf. The waterway was inaugurated in 1893 and is an important hub for maritime transport that serves 12,000 ships annually.

Bungee Jumping nearby Athens
Bungee Jumping nearby Athens

Bungee Jumping is an extreme activity with many fans of all ages who love to jump and oscillate in the air. The famous site close to Athens is the high structure of the Canal in Corinthos, an hours' drive away from the city center and in the Island of Crete the gorge of Aradaina.

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"
May
05
Sun
Rockabilly Boogies / Dj Buddy67s
May
09
Thu
Party Like Its 1999
May
10
Fri
COWBOYS & ANGELS with Alex Machairas and Valisia Odell
May
04
Sat
SIX D.O.G.S: STELLAR with Cirkle x ELISAVETA · Atypikal x Keeptress · 118119 X Icarus in love
May
04
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
11
Sat
RedRoom Nights
May
05
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

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

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

Everest Syntagma

Flaky pastries, small cheese, and spinach pies dominate in the selection of small snacks for the daily consumer. The popular "Everest" chain also prides itself on sandwiches and toasts. Here you can choose the type of bread and the individual more

L' Atelier de Patisserie

Take a drive up the coast and visit this patisserie in Varkiza. Having a main focus on ice creams and their siblings as it is mainly a summer based location. One of their many specialties is sorbet making, using their vintage ice cream making machine more

Cafe & Restaurant at Benaki Museum

The eatery was created in 2000 and boasts being the first of its kind in Greek museums. Persons of discerning taste will relish the quiet elegance of the location, polite staff and weekly chef specials (by Jean Louis Capsalas). more

To Limani (Mezedopoleio)

This Mezedopoleion is a classic meeting point of Lavrio for ouzo, wine and traditional appetizers (meze). Open daily from morning until late evening, you can get fish, seafood and mussels - fresh, of course. more

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