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...

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...

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.

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

AEF - The Athens & Epidaurus Festival
AEF - The Athens & Epidaurus Festival

For the past six decades, the «Athens & Epidaurus Festival» has universally become synonymous with the height of culture. It presents the best of the arts - music, theater, dance and drama - to its numerous theaters, many of which are ancient monuments and sites.

Bars & Clubs nearby Omonoia Square
Bars & Clubs nearby Omonoia Square

With only a few exceptions there is no real nightlife to speak of directly on the square. However, many hot-spots are Omonoia-adjacent in the bustling recreational areas of Exarcheia, Psiri and Gazi.

Resistance in the years of Dictatorship
Resistance in the years of Dictatorship

During the dictatorship, the Greek citizens resisted and were organized into various bodies, such as the Patriotic Anti-dictatorship Front (PAM), the Union of National Salvation, the Democratic Defense, and the PanHellenic Liberation Movement.

Shopping on Pandrossou Street
Shopping on Pandrossou Street

The Pandrossou Shopping Street connects the two most famous squares of Monastiraki. Pandrossou Street starts from Mitropoleos Square. Besides the many different shops for souvenirs, musical instruments, jewelers, fabric, and carpets, you will also find many traditional fur coat shops on this street.

Some other versions about the origins of the Olympic Games
Some other versions about the origins of the Olympic Games

Located in ancient Olympia was the temple of Rhea, Zeus' mother who was called mother of the gods. There is a strong belief that the first Games in Olympia were held in 1370 BC, where the athletes competed to be the first to reach Rea's altar and light the sacred torch.

Marathon - Tumulus of Plateaia
Marathon - Tumulus of Plateaia

The Tumulus of Plataia is a burial mound erected east of this ancient battlefield within Ruins of Plataia in Marathona. "Stelai" (def. "memorial tablets") engraved with the victims’ names, classified by tribe, were raised atop the tomb.

Anglican Church of Saint Paul
Anglican Church of Saint Paul

The Church was founded in 1838 and was completed in 1842 by the architect Stamatios Kleanthis. It is a historic building of early Anglican style built during the first years of the Greek liberation.

Neoclassical Museum Buildings
Neoclassical Museum Buildings

The architecture of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens gives an idea of the importance of this institution. It is the most important and complete museum of Greek antiquity, and the Numismatic Museum (the former home of the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann) is also located in a building of great architectural significance.

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

Alexandros Emmanouilidis photo exhibition "Beyond lens / Art unleashed"
Mar
29
Fri
IRATUS Live at Gagarin 29.03
Mar
29
Fri
Group Photography Exhibition of the Official Fujifilm X – Photographers at the Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation
Mar
29
Fri
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Mar
30
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Mar
31
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Mar
31
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
03
Wed

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Riviera Coast (Bar & Restaurant)

The Riviera Coast is an enchanting environment, very nicely landscaped, with proper lighting, with nice view to the sea and tables next to the beach. It works from morning for coffee, night drink and with an excellent restaurant. more

Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar

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

Attica - The Department Store

Attica - The Department Store hosts over 360 shops and an array of over 860 designer names – with sectors of complete women’s, men’s, children’s fashion, homeware, accessories, cosmetics, café and restaurant. 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

Hitiroglou (Fabrics & Curtains)

Discover the finest fabrics for curtains and furniture, tapestry, shades, furniture and decorative items and linen such as sheets, bathrobes, and towels. The sales clerks, obviously have decorating skills and are able to help you and match fabrics more

Le Greche (Ice Cream Store)

Here we experience a combination of Italian expertise with the authentic, Greek raw ingredients used in their production. Corinthian raisins, Cretan anthotiro, lemons from Argos, oranges from Lakonia and figs from Kalamata in combination with top more

Kokkinos Flowers

Creations exclusively for those of you that want to make a standout statement! Ms. Angelika Kokkinou is the owner and responsible for the company. Kokkinos features a mix of talent and knowledge in flower arrangement and is internationally recognized more

El Habanero (Tabaco Shop)

Smoke aficionados will find their haven here at El Habanero-Salon de Tabaco. The shop boasts to have the widest selection of Cuban cigars in all of Greece - ranging from Partagas & Cohiba to Hoyo De Monterrey & Sancho Panza. more

 

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