Clean Monday is not only a religious observance but also a cultural event that celebrates the onset of spring, embracing renewal, cleanliness, and spiritual reflection. Clean Mond...
Clean Monday is not only a religious observance but also a cultural event that celebrates the onset of spring, embracing renewal, cleanliness, and spiritual reflection. Clean Mond...
The action comes 5 months after the worst rains in Greece flooded its fertile Thessaly plain, devastating crops and livestock and raising questions about the Mediterranean country's ability to deal with an increasingly erratic climate. Under EU rules, countries need to update once in six years their flood managemen...
It also aimed at fostering dialogue and partnerships between U.S. and local stakeholders in the field of disability rights. The event, which was fully accessible and included signature interpretation, was held on Wednesday morning and facilitated networking among organisations by introducing a "speed-dating" format...
Since 2019, the National Research Foundation’s research team, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, has conducted four research missions on the island, using archaeological and historical evidence, sources, and references ranging from Homer’s Iliad to recent years. The shipwrecks date from 3000 BC, the Classi...
According to the rating agency, the challenges for the Greek economy include a big current accounts deficit, while the size of the tourism and shipping sectors make the economy vulnerable to external shocks and any improvements to economic resilience by expanding the export base will take time. A continuation of ec...
Where the Greeks will have a Clean Monday Starting with the carnival destinations, which traditionally star with high occupancy, Patras, Xanthi, Skyros, Rethymnon, Naoussa, Kastoria, Tirnavos, Kozani, Ioannina, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Amfissa, Kalamata, Galaxidi and Corfu will attract Greek visitors from every corner of...
The changes were showcased at a grand event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee on Tuesday, where the HOC thanked the sponsors and supporters of the Greek team, presented High Priestess Mary Mina and new ceremonies' composer Dimitris Papadimitriou, as well as the new black-and-white robes that will be worn by the p...
Hence, we have to begin our reference with the most impressive station of Attiko Metro, the one of "Syntagma".
In Athens you will, of course, also find modern architectural company headquarters or hotels with glass fronts, which are generously built. However, these are rarely located in the city center but rather in the Athens suburbs such as Halandri, Marousi, Kifissia, and Glyfada.
Greek pastry-making has received and absorbed the pastries of Middle East. This does not mean that the Western pastries are left behind. The Athenian patisseries guarantee a delicious dive in the world of this tasty temptation.
In the streets of Exarcheia you can still find many authentic Greek taverns that offer good food at a fair price. Often, these do not look very inviting from the outside, but they surprise you with a friendly ambience of plants and antiques; an experience you should get involved in.
The Acropolis Museum was, for nearly 2 decades, a concern in the minds of architects and the Hellenic people. This was due to the fact that the country was constantly being ridiculed as not having a museum worthy of housing the Parthenon Marbles (a.k.a. Elgin marbles) that have been demanded returned from England ever since they had been stolen in 1801.
Along what is described as one of the most beautiful pedestrian streets in Europe, visitors will find endless cafes offering specialty snacks. More memorable are the oasis-like restaurants that further transport you to more simpler times.
In the past, many artists had their workshops and studios in the Plaka. But in recent decades the rents have rocketed, so they moved to the neighboring Koukaki district. Many artists organized themselves into artist collectives, and also opened cafes and restaurants.
The Athens Stock Exchange (est. 1876) was located on Sofokleous Street, until 2007. Thus making the Exchange and the Street synonymous with each other. Since then, its daily operations have been given over to Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange S.A., whose shares are listed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Athens is a city of great outdoors with many activities and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife in a mild Mediterranean climate.
Alexandros-Drakos Ktistakis sets to music a poetic anthology of important repre...
One hundred and sixteen works by the leading painter Michal Oikonomou, who was ...
Club 22, at 22 Vouliagmenis Avenue, welcomes Panos Kiamos, Katerina Lioliou and...
The explosive 1550 band kicks off the winter season every Wednesday thereafter....
The iconic Greek clubbing party series at "Ola Ellinika" in Gazi. At this awes...
Every Sunday Roha's Club opens its doors and welcomes you for a very danceable ...
Sundays just got a new colour and it’s totally RED!! Join the very special part...
360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and more
This theme restaurant is located only 10 minutes from the area of Gazi. Here you can embark on a journey of taste and culture in the cozy old coaches of an abandoned railway. A romantic dinner in a pre-war Italian dining car, or an unforgettable more
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
A historic building of 1825 has been converted into an atmospheric wine bar equipped with a state of art wine machine that can serve up to 80 different wine labels as if they were just opened, with the Coravin method. Discover the secrets of wine more
At Natura Home, you will discover a wide selection of linens at especially affordable cost. Customers adore the wide variety of sheets, tablecloths, towels and bathrobes found there. You will want to cuddle in the ecological quilts and blankets. more
More than a simple sports store. Here you will find not only the best in sportswear but also high-quality sports equipment for extreme games like running, biking, climbing, mountaineering, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, free weight more
This European multimedia mega-store offers smartphones, computers & software, household electronics and much, much more at incredibly competitive prices. Photo Services: Their department is prepared to print photographs from both digital and manual more
The Bikini Beach Bar is located right next to the tram stop (Alimos Loutra) and offers a variety of entertainment options, concerts and fun in the sea with jetski and flyboard. The dancing, cocktails and shots begin from mid-afternoon until the sun more