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

Hotels in Athens Historic District
Hotels in Athens Historic District

At the Athens’ old-town districts of Monastiraki, Plaka and Psiri everything is a bit quieter. The old town of Athens is of course a strong visitor magnet. But due to the fact that in the most areas of Plaka there are hardly any cars here, it seems to be village-like.

Archaeological Site of Amphiarion
Archaeological Site of Amphiarion

The Archaeological Site of Amphiarion, is a sanctuary in Attica, east of Athens. At the area of Ampharion there are the remains of an ancient theater to find.

Eating & drinking on Agistri Island
Eating & drinking on Agistri Island

Most restaurants and taverns on Agistri Island are located in the north of the island. In the main town Megalochori, especially in the port area, and in the neighboring village of Skala.

Saronic Gulf Islands
Saronic Gulf Islands

In close distance to Athens, the Saronic Gulf Islands (or Argosaronikos islands) attract, mainly in the summertime, thousands of tourists from Europe and all over the world and many Greeks as well.

Malls & Department Stores in Athens
Malls & Department Stores in Athens

We like shopping, entertainment, food and of course window cruising. But sometimes, in fact, did it not make you feel tired or frustrated? If it's cold, hot or you can't find parking spot? These issues and many others are always in mind by those who build and operate shopping centers.

Marathon Lake & Dam
Marathon Lake & Dam

The artificial lake of Marathon is a lake created in 1926 for the purpose of collecting water for the water supply of Athens. It was formed by the erection of the Marathon Dam at the junction of the streams of Haradrou and Barnaba and a few kilometers from the town of Marathona of Attica.

Maria Callas
Maria Callas

Maria Callas was born in New York on 2nd December, 1923, and died in Paris on 16 September, 1977. She was a top soprano and internationally known performer of opera and lyric theater.

Shopping in Aigaleo
Shopping in Aigaleo

The fact that one third of the area of Aigaleo is an industrial zone does not mean that there is nothing to discover here. The shopping facilities are diverse and range from traditional clothing and family-run stores to well-organized shopping malls.

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

"Yiannis Moralis. A tour of Athens" exhibition at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
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Stay West for Easter Fun at River West!
May
05
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Konstantinos Patsios exhibition "My father had a big nose"
May
05
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COWBOYS & ANGELS with Alex Machairas and Valisia Odell
May
04
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SIX D.O.G.S: STELLAR with Cirkle x ELISAVETA · Atypikal x Keeptress · 118119 X Icarus in love
May
04
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Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
11
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RedRoom Nights
May
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ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Sardelaki (Fish Tavern)

Sardelaki offers more of seafood appetizer plates like small fry and kalamari, than it does big catches. Mostly an outdoor seating area with quick service and fresh ingredients, it's a great choice for customers who are on a budget. more

Design Plaza

The way the furniture and interior design systems are presented in the "Design Plaza" is unique and worth a visit. In various showrooms covering more than 6,200 m², you can see, touch and of course also buy special pieces of furniture created by 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

Fouar (Restaurant & Bar)

At "Fouar" a guest can be found at one time enjoying a live set with cocktails, the other to taste the flavors of Asian cuisine and another to float in the world of art. The restaurant / bar & art gallery occupies the first floor of a pink 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

A. Megaponos Winery

The main philosophy of the owner Mr. Megapanos is to produce a limited quantity of excellent quality wines from renowned wine – producing areas of Greece (PDO). He aims to value the local character of these wines and emphasize the particular more

Cafe at National Archaeological Museum

This hospitable cafe / restaurant is located in the beautiful courtyard of the imposing National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The museum cafe houses works by artists, and the garden patio, which was converted with over 700 new plants, often hosts more

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