Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Clean Monday in Greece

Clean Monday is not only a religious observance but also a cultural event that celebrates the onset of spring, embracing renewal, cleanliness, and spiritual reflection. Clean Mond...

Clean Monday in Greece

ATHENS NEWS

After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans
After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans

The action comes 5 months after the worst rains in Greece flooded its fertile Thessaly plain, devastating crops and livestock and raising questions about the Mediterranean country's ability to deal with an increasingly erratic climate. Under EU rules, countries need to update once in six years their flood managemen...

U.S. Embassy networking event brings together disability rights advocates and organizations
U.S. Embassy networking event brings together disability rights advocates and organizations

It also aimed at fostering dialogue and partnerships between U.S. and local stakeholders in the field of disability rights. The event, which was fully accessible and included signature interpretation, was held on Wednesday morning and facilitated networking among organisations by introducing a "speed-dating" format...

Shipwrecks found off Aegean island
Shipwrecks found off Aegean island

Since 2019, the National Research Foundation’s research team, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, has conducted four research missions on the island, using archaeological and historical evidence, sources, and references ranging from Homer’s Iliad to recent years. The shipwrecks date from 3000 BC, the Classi...

Moody's maintains Ba1 rating for Greece, one step below investment grade
Moody's maintains Ba1 rating for Greece, one step below investment grade

According to the rating agency, the challenges for the Greek economy include a big current accounts deficit, while the size of the tourism and shipping sectors make the economy vulnerable to external shocks and any improvements to economic resilience by expanding the export base will take time. A continuation of ec...

"A pin does not fall" at the country's Carnival & March 25th getaways
"A pin does not fall" at the country's Carnival & March 25th getaways

Where the Greeks will have a Clean Monday Starting with the carnival destinations, which traditionally star with high occupancy, Patras, Xanthi, Skyros, Rethymnon, Naoussa, Kastoria, Tirnavos, Kozani, Ioannina, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Amfissa, Kalamata, Galaxidi and Corfu will attract Greek visitors from every corner of...

New costumes presented for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony
New costumes presented for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony

The changes were showcased at a grand event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee on Tuesday, where the HOC thanked the sponsors and supporters of the Greek team, presented High Priestess Mary Mina and new ceremonies' composer Dimitris Papadimitriou, as well as the new black-and-white robes that will be worn by the p...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Late Byzantine Period (1081-1204)
Late Byzantine Period (1081-1204)

The 11th and 12th Centuries are for Athens a stage of development that shapes the city into an important commercial center. During this time, Byzantine art flourished in Athens and all the important Byzantine churches in the area were constructed.

Eating & drinking in Koukaki
Eating & drinking in Koukaki

Koukaki district near the Acropolis offers a wide variety of restaurants and snack bars. Here you will find everything from old-established bakeries and Kafeneion to multicultural Mexican or Indian specialties.

FAQ Hotels, Travel and Sightseeing in Athens
FAQ Hotels, Travel and Sightseeing in Athens

Frequently asked questions regarding travel and hotels in Athens and Greece can be found here. So your trip can be more pleasant and there will be no nasty surprises.

Streets of the Modern Center of Athens
Streets of the Modern Center of Athens

The center of Athens is essentially connected by its two squares, Syntagma Square and Omonoia Square.

Hotel Restaurants of Athens City Center
Hotel Restaurants of Athens City Center

When dining in and aroung the city center, one should keep in mind that hotel restaurants are not only for those who are actually lodging at the premises. Most are keen to please with amazing aesthetics and world class cuisines.

Kiteboarding in Athens
Kiteboarding in Athens

In Athens, there are a lot of kiteboarding enthusiasts mainly because it is an intense and thrilling water activity that combines speed and stability and provides an amazing sense of freedom.

Eating & drinking in Rafina
Eating & drinking in Rafina

Eating and drinking in Rafina is either a good way to shorten the waiting time for your ferryboat, or simply to watch the hustle and bustle of the port from the restaurant.

Athens Business Guide
Athens Business Guide

Are you traveling to Athens for business, looking to collaborate with a Greek company, or starting your own business in Athens or anywhere else in Greece?

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

''Roba'' from the JEUDi team at PLYFA
Mar
19
Tue
The songs of Giorgos Kouroupos II
Mar
20
Wed
Rockabilly Boogies / Dj Buddy67s
Mar
21
Thu
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Mar
20
Wed
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Mar
23
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Mar
24
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
Mar
24
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

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

The Scent

This temple of beauty comes at highly attractive prices with raw materials from natural ingredients. Bottles, perfumes, handmade soaps, fragrant creams for the body and hands, lip glosses, oils and salts. Many small gifts and articles for the more

Pars (Persian Restaurant)

Pars Restaurant, offers authentic Persian cuisine & tea, as well as shisha. The environment is very refreshing, has an open roof on summer nights, the décor is inspired by Persian art and tradition, old and modern. In the lobby of the restaurant, you more

Anavasi Travel Bookstore

The mapping and publishing company Anavasi was created in 1997 by people with deep knowledge of the Greek countryside. Find here Maps and Navigation Systems in a nice travel bookstore with a wide variety of foreign-titled books. more

Jimmy's Coffee Shop

A group for the legendary "Jimmy's Coffee Shop", famous for its espresso and lemon pie. Jimmy's offers a variety of breakfast dishes and the finest coffee in Athens. A meeting point for politicians, journalists, and businessmen more

Mojito Bay (Organized Beach & Beach Club)

The beach-bar restaurant by the of Vlassis Stathokostopoulos Hospitality Group offers everything from a cocktail next to the waves to yoga, pilates and massages in the sand, as well as beach volleyball tournaments in cooperation with Vari Sports more

 

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