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

Greek Celebrations & Festivals
Greek Celebrations & Festivals

Religion is an important part of Greek culture. Religious holidays and name days are socially highly regarded. The Greek Orthodox Church has a great influence. In many schools, prayers are said before classes and religious instruction is compulsory. The church is also integrated into many political affairs.

Public Addresses in Athens
Public Addresses in Athens

The most important addresses in Athens at a glance. Several Ministries, governmental institutions, and embassies can be very helpful if you are planning a business collaboration or even a market entry in Greece.

Solon
Solon

Solon was one of the seven sages of Ancient Greece and an eminent politician and lawmaker of Ancient Athens. He was born in 640 B.C. and died in 560 B.C. His most important achievement was his political and legislative reforms of 594/593 B.C.

Household & Home Decor Shopping in Athens
Household & Home Decor Shopping in Athens

In the past, and partly still today, Aiolou Street - especially the section between Evripidou Street and Ermou Street – is the El-Dorado for all those who are looking for high quality and unusual household goods.

Wedding Planner in Athens
Wedding Planner in Athens

Organizing a wedding is really a pleasant process but sometimes stress hits the "ceiling". Lest you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, after thorough research we recommend some excellent companies specializing in wedding planning.

Neoclassical Buildings of Christian & Theophilus Hansen
Neoclassical Buildings of Christian & Theophilus Hansen

Christian Hansen and his younger brother Theophilus Hansen lived in the 19th century and were both Danish-Austrian architects and professors at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts.

Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street

The pedestrian precinct of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street (honoring with its name the ancient personality) starts on Vasilissis Amalias Avenue across the Hadrianʼs Arch and continues stretching to the entrance of the Acropolis archaeological site.

Northern Attica Regions
Northern Attica Regions

The northern part of Attica is dominated by two mountains, Penteli and Parnitha. The landscape is rugged and not as inhabited as central or southern Attica. The coastal regions are pristine and often and not so crowded.

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

Calle Vapor at Arch
Apr
25
Thu
41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Nov
09
Sat
Sevdaliza Live at Gagarin
Apr
26
Fri
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
28
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
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

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

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

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

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

To Kouki (Cafe & Bar)

A small but highly recommended coffee-bar in the pedestrian zone of G. Olympiou Street. “To Kouki” is famous for special music nights - soul, funk, indie, rock n' roll and every Friday a big party! Try the perfect daiquiri. more

Books Plus

Books Plus is a modern three-storey store on Panepistimiou Street, opposite the impressive National Library. In their range you will find thousands of titles of books, many of them in English. Toys and imaginative gifts. more

Chara (Patisserie)

Full flavor, lots of chocolate and almond to make you solemnly forget the guilt of extra calories. Based on what is stated by the store employees, owner Chara (Joy) came from Constantinople (Istanbul) bringing the recipe for Ekmek and cream in her more

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