Friday, 29 March 2024

ATHENS NEWS

Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.
Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.

After a roll-call vote, and out of 300 voters, 159 MPs - the 158 of the ND and the independent K. Katsivardas - voted against the motion of no confidence while the 141 MPs of the opposition were "in favor". According to the Regulation of the Parliament "A no-confidence motion is accepted only if it is approved by a...

Catholic Easter closings
Catholic Easter closings

The transactions that will be carried out will have a value date on Tuesday 02.04.2024. Payroll files should have an execution date of Tuesday 02.04.2024. The Athens Stock Exchange will remain closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 and Monday, April 01, 2024.

New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today
New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today

"Among others, there will be an announcement on a new increase in the minimum wage, the fourth in almost 5 years. The minimum wage, from 650 euros a month in 2019, has now reached 780 euros [a month], while the average wage is up to 1251 euros a month from 1046 in 2019," he said, adding that the other items on the mee...

Debate on censure motion against government to conclude today
Debate on censure motion against government to conclude today

The debate will resume at 09:00 in the morning and a roll-call vote will start around 20:00-21:00. The 3-day debate on the censure motion in the parliament plenary will conclude with the speeches of the political party leaders and come to a close with the speech of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. PASOK-KINAL...

Neymar meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Miami
Neymar meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Miami

Stefanos Tsitsipas, together with Paula Bandosa, visited the facilities of Inter Miami and met David Beckham up close. But for the Greek tennis player, the important acquaintances and meetings with former and current football players who have worldwide fame, do not stop there. After being eliminated by Shapovalov a...

High concentrations of Saharan dust blankets Greece
High concentrations of Saharan dust blankets Greece

The phenomenon is expected to persist on Thursday. The quantities of Saharan dust will be biggest in western and southern parts of the country. The dust cloud has significantly reduced visibility in large parts of the country, including the capital Athens. The southern island of Crete was particularly hard hit, ...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Waterfall of Drafi
Waterfall of Drafi

The Attica region has many mountains, canyons, and forests, some rivers and lakes, and, of course, many breathtaking natural beaches, but unfortunately only one waterfall. Therefore, it is even more amazing that it is less than half an hour from the center of Athens and even more beautiful.

Port of Piraeus
Port of Piraeus

Piraeus is the busiest port of Europe, since it serves almost 17,6 million passengers in 2013. Daily, tens of ships set sail from there for the Aegean islands and abroad.

Kerameikos Museum
Kerameikos Museum

The Kerameikos Museum is housed in a small neoclassical building that is enclosed and visitable through an entrance on the last block of Ermou Street. Here you will find a lot of the discoveries from the excavations of the Kerameikos area. Some of them are on display at the National Archaeological Museum.

Jaqueline de Romilly Square
Jaqueline de Romilly Square

Jaqueline de Romilly was a Greek and French female philologist that was known for her great admiration of the Ancient Greek culture. Ms. de Romilly was born on March 26th, 1913 and passed away on December 18th, 2010.

Andreas Papandreou
Andreas Papandreou

Andreas Papandreou was born on 5th February 1919 in Patra. He was the son of former Prime Minister George Papandreou. He was a Greek economist, a socialist politician and the founder of PAK and later on of PASOK.

Hadrian's Library
Hadrian's Library

Built as a part of a project to re-design Athens by the philhellene Roman Emperor Hadrian in 132 A.D., the Library of Hadrian housed the State archives and philosophical Academies and acted as a spiritual, educational and cultural center. It is located on the north side of the Acropolis, immediately north of the Roman Agora.

Why to go to Athens?
Why to go to Athens?

The founders of Athens would have found it hard to imagine that, some thousands of years ago, a small colony, built around a large boulder in a valley not too far from the sea, would evolve into a city would become a global imperative to visit at some point in one's lifetime.

Athens Car Rentals
Athens Car Rentals

In a European capital that is so far from the center of the continent, it is logical that the main percentage of its visitors will not come by car, as is more easily done with other countries. That, in combination of the fact that Greece has a lot to offer to its guest inside and outside of Athens makes the need to rent a vehicle all the more imperative.

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

Dio Tribute
Mar
27
Wed
Yannis Markopoulos: "Free Besieged"
Mar
29
Fri
Natassa Bofiliou at Vox
Mar
30
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Mar
30
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Mar
31
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
Mar
31
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
03
Wed

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

360 Cocktail Bar

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

Peri Lesvou

On Athinas Street, between Omonoia Square and Monastiraki Square, there is the grocery store of Peri Lesvos. Authentic traditional products from Lesvos and Limnos from pasta, honey, ouzo and wines to cosmetics made by the hands of Island’s 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

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

Guarantee

Athens' sandwich specialists since 1988! Try this popular sandwich and salad place, with high-quality ingredients, friendly personnel, and great variety! Don't miss drinking a fresh juice. more

Petridis (Floral Creations)

The name "Petridis" has stood for elegance and quality in the field of flowers and floral decorations for over 50 years. Modern, creative design and proper flower preservation and delivery conditions, consistency, and high standards characterize the 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

Pantopoleion

Pantopoleion Shop brings fresh products from all over the country like gourmet cheeses, tangerine skins from Crete, pomegranate juice, olives, raki and other delicacies! Vacationers keep in mind that many of these items can be sealed for travel. more

 

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