Friday, 26 April 2024
Tax refund telephone scams
Tax refund telephone scams

Οι καταγγελίες που έχουν αναφερθεί - έως τώρα - στις αρμόδιες υπηρεσίες της Περιφέρειας Αττικής, κάνουν λόγο για δήθεν επιστροφή παρακρατούμενου φόρου από τιμολόγια που έχουν εκδοθεί. Η Περιφέρεια Αττικής υπογραμμίζει πως σε καμία περίπτωση δεν πραγματοποιούνται τέτοιου είδους κλήσεις προς οποιονδήποτε πολίτη και ό...

Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park
Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park

From 11.00 in the morning until late into the sunset, the SNFCC will be filled with activities in all its spaces, the festival's focus being the Great Lawn: From the Playgrounds and the Water Jets to the Mediterranean Garden, the Outdoor Games Area, the Dome and, of course, the Canal, a variety of options will be avai...

Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region
Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region

The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union’s passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area. NATO members Greece and Turkey launched several initiatives last year to try and sidestep decades-old disputes — ...

Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds
Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds

The network recorded 158 attacks in 2023, up from 74 in 2022. Of those, 89 targeted migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and 61 targeted LGBT people, it said. Violence was at its highest reported levels since 2015, when Greece was on the frontline of Europe’s migration crisis. The actual number is likely higher, ho...

Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete
Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete

Tourists rushed to evacuate the hotel, while workers in vests offered first aid to an injured woman in a tent as part of a quake drill dubbed “Minoas” after the mythical Cretan Bronze Age king. “It’s good, because then we know what we are doing in real situations,” said British tourist Leah Pickles, 36, one of the ...

Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law
Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law

"The report records, without further investigation, allegations by non-governmental organisations that are not independently verified," the foreign ministry said. "Precisely because of this indiscriminate recording, there is the appearance that all countries with a highly developed rule of law have serious human ri...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Art & Media Festivals in Athens
Art & Media Festivals in Athens

Athenians have a strong taste for art and media festivals. Whether at the largest media festival "Art Athina" or the very popular "Athens Open Air Film Festival," the Athenian art scene honors the most diverse art forms with elaborate festivals that increase the number of visitors every year.

Tourkovounia (Turkish Mountains)
Tourkovounia (Turkish Mountains)

The Tourkovounia are a small mountain-range in the Attica basin, northeast of Lycabettus Hill, which is the highest point of the city.

Sightseeing in Piraeus
Sightseeing in Piraeus

Piraeus, this exciting port city has a tightly woven web of cultural foundations and sites, interesting museums, imposing neoclassical buildings and lot of more.

Shopping in Kifissia
Shopping in Kifissia

The Suburb Kifissia is a popular destination for outings, especially on the weekends, since you can combine relaxing strolls, biking, shopping if you are starting your day in the morning.

Athens in Summer
Athens in Summer

There is no doubt that Athens is at its best in Summer when life moves out into the open air with cafes, restaurants, and bars serving customers on roof gardens, courtyards, and even on sidestreets, allowing you to savor the balmy weather and moonlit sky.

Archaeological Museum of Poros
Archaeological Museum of Poros

Founded 1958, the Archaeological Museum of Poros resides at Korizi Square. It was conceived by a pioneering enthusiast of archaeology, Christos Fourniades, to conserve the ancient findings of Trizinia.

Odysseus Elytis
Odysseus Elytis

Odysseus Elytis, one of the greatest Greek poets and member of the literary generation of the 30s, was born on 2 November, 1911. In 1960 he was distinguished with the Government Award of Poetry and in 1979 with the Nobel of Literature.

Low Price Business Hotels in Athens City Center
Low Price Business Hotels in Athens City Center

Finding simple accommodations in Athens can be a challenge. It's hard to believe, but they do exist and many are even near the central places around Syntagma or Omonoia Square.

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

Ziria Festival 2024 at Arch
Apr
27
Sat
"The Failure" by Thomas Bernhardt
Apr
26
Fri
2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments Greece
Jul
02
Tue
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Balthazar Athens

This restaurant is located in a beautiful neoclassical villa in Ampelokipoi. During the summer months, diners can relax in the fantastic courtyard and feel like they are in an oasis in the middle of the great city. Since 1973, "Balthazar" is one of more

Villa Grigio 46 (Bar & Restaurant)

Inside a beautiful courtyard with trees and an interior space of minimalistic aesthetics with a half-light, there is the "Villa Grigio 46" - an ideal destination for an evening outing. Here you will discover fine wines from Italy and Greece. more

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by more

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

Sushimou (Japanese Restaurant & Sushi)

Despite its small space that covers only a few square meters, it is designed in a way to make you feel that you are participating in the sacred art of preparing and serving sushi. The talented Chef Anthony Drakoularakos, who prepares each order in more

Giota Kalogeropoulou (Bridal Shop)
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The history of this fashion house begins in 1960 with the designing of wedding dresses and accessories such as hats, veils, candles, and bonbonnieres. As things evolved, their hard work, passion, and expertise on the subject have enabled them to be more

Luisa World

Minimalist luxury to make you feel comfortable and highlights the items for sale. Luisa World hosts leading fashion houses! The collections are amazing, and there is no way not to want to have everything from Lanvin, Chloé, Cavalli, Stella McCartney more

Leroy Merlin

The Leroy Merlin Group from France is the third-largest hardware store chain in the world. The first store opened in Greece in 2007. Since then, "Leroy Merlin" has been able to achieve considerable expansion. Here you will find over 50,000 products more

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