Thursday, 25 April 2024
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...

Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa

Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving the atmosphere of the Greek capital a Martian-like filter in the last hours of daylight. The skies are predicted to clear on Wednesday as winds shift and move the dust, with temperatures dipping. On Tuesday, the daily high in parts of the southe...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Sightseeing in Porto Rafti
Sightseeing in Porto Rafti

In the southeast of the city of Porto Rafti, a short passage separates the Koroni Peninsula from the opposite mainland. In 1959, the American Archaeological Society began excavations there.

Translators in Athens
Translators in Athens

In Greece, almost everyone speaks English and basic communication is possible. However, if it's more specialized, e.g. at business negotiations, real estate purchase or official matters, professional assistance from translation offices and interpreters should be used.

Shopping in Pagrati & Mets
Shopping in Pagrati & Mets

Pagrati and Mets are typical Athens residential areas with a distinct shopping landscape. Ymmitou Street is considered the most significant street that runs through the entire district. Here you will find everything from bakeries to delicatessens and from shoe shops to bridal stores.

Shopping on Valaoritou Street
Shopping on Valaoritou Street

Valaoritou Street is a side street off the expensive Voukourestiou shopping street. Valaoritou Street is not very long, and offers several cafes and restaurants, a beautiful hotel, and a few shops, which also, as on Voukourestiou Street, offer products from the luxury segment.

Ernst Ziller
Ernst Ziller

Neoclassicism blossomed in Athens when it was the architectural style followed by all of the architects who were responsible for the reconstruction of the capital by order of King Otto in 1830. In the beginning, the neoclassical style copied the ancient Greek buildings.

Comicdom Con Athens
Comicdom Con Athens

Comicdom Con Athens, the most important comics festival in Greece, opened its gates to the public in 2006 and since then continues until today to attract the enthusiasts of Greece with the same intensity and more.

Eating & drinking on Mitropoleos Square
Eating & drinking on Mitropoleos Square

If you want to go out for a meal near Mitropoleos Square you are spoilt for choice. In the immediate radius there are many possibilities.

Ermou Street Shopping
Ermou Street Shopping

Ermou Street is the most famous shopping street in Athens. Starting at Syntagma Square, this pedestrian street is full of shops, malls and department stores.

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

Kontravoid, Aux Animaux at Death Disco
Apr
26
Fri
Paola - Nikos Makropoulos at "Fever"
Apr
26
Fri
Gothic night
Apr
25
Thu
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
May
01
Wed
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Daphne's Restaurant

Daphne's Restaurant on Lysikratous Square offers Greek and International cuisine. The indoor sitting room is quite attractive, but in the summer is more preferable to sit outside. A preferred destination of visiting public figures from the more

Korres (Natural Cosmetics)

At Korres you will find great products for hair, body and face care, all manufacturer in Greece based on the advantages of natural ingredients. The goal of Korres is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural more

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

Bottega Wine Bar

The Bottega Wine Bar has a large wine list ranging about 80 labels from Greek and international vineyards, while the menu is based on European flavors. The interior of the venue presents a small storefront of an Italian grocery, which is highlighted. more

Somerset (Antiques)

The concept of Somerset was to create a studio to provide expert advice to architects, interior designers, enthusiastic antique buyers, or those who are merely looking to find that "special something" that is missing from a corner in their homes. more

Orizontes Lycabettus (Restaurant)

"Orizontes Lycabettus" is a harmonic combination of elegancy and objects of discreet luxury mingled with the indirect references to classic shapes. Meanwhile, the revitalizing outdoor space blends the external atmosphere with the fine marbles and more

Etsi kai Allios (Anyway)

Since 1991, this traditional Greek tavern has been taking care of tastes that have been inherited from generation to generation. From fresh ingredients, homemade, original delicacies and handmade starters are prepared. The "live music" evenings more

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