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Carnival in Athens: 3-day events in the historic center with shops open

Thousands of citizens will have fun with dancing, singing, acrobatics, the traditional merry-go-round at the Carnival events organized by the Athens Chamber of Commerce, the Munic...

Carnival in Athens: 3-day events in the historic center with shops open

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Clean Monday long weekend a 'dress rehearsal' for Greek tourism destinations
Clean Monday long weekend a 'dress rehearsal' for Greek tourism destinations

Domestic tourists are giving a vote of confidence to several destinations on the mainland, according to FedHATTA President Lysandros Tsilidis, as well as the destinations known for their carnival atmosphere - such as Patras, Xanthi, Skyros, Rethymno, Naoussa, Kastoria, Tirnavos, Kozani, Ioannina, Kefallonia, Rhodes, A...

Enhanced road safety measures for pre-lent carnival & Clean Monday celebrations
Enhanced road safety measures for pre-lent carnival & Clean Monday celebrations

These are for during the period from March 15 to 18th, aiming at the safe movement of citizens and the prevention of traffic accidents. These measures include policing of roads and at the entrances and exits of major urban centers where there is heavy traffic, traffic regulations, and traffic management.

City of Athens announces schedule of Apokries festivities 2024
City of Athens announces schedule of Apokries festivities 2024

The pre-Lent festivities will begin at 11:30 am on Tsiknopempti (March 7) with music and events around Varvakios Market, Monastiraki Square, and the surrounding streets. At 12:00 the Vakhai musical society will start performing at Syntagma Square and move through Kotzia Square to end up at Monastiraki Square. The l...

Strikes halt trains & ferries a year after country’s worst rail disaster that killed 57
Strikes halt trains & ferries a year after country’s worst rail disaster that killed 57

The train disaster on the night of Feb. 28, 2023 shocked the country. Many of the victims were university students heading back to class after a public holiday when their passenger train slammed into an oncoming cargo train after the two were accidentally put onto the same track heading in opposite directions. Wedn...

Public transport to be affected by 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday
Public transport to be affected by 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday

The air traffic controllers' union decision to join a 24-hour strike called by the civil servants' federation (ADEDY) has been ruled illegal by an Athens court. Therefore flights will be carried out as scheduled in Greece's airports. More specifically, Athens buses and trolleys have announced work stopp...

Athens Taxis strike on February 27th - 28th
Athens Taxis strike on February 27th - 28th

The drivers have voiced vehement opposition to the government’s economic policies, labeling them as a catalyst for conflict. They argue that these policies systematically undermine various forms of independent entrepreneurship throughout Greece. Amidst the strike action, SATA plans to convene a comprehe...

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Thousands rally in Athens as Greek farmers step up protests
Thousands rally in Athens as Greek farmers step up protests

Police estimate at least 8,000 farmers with 130 tractors joined the protest on Syntagma square, echoing grievances at similar demonstrations in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Italy. "This is our answer to the Greek government," a 53-year-old farmer who gave his name as Grigoris said. "W...

Traffic restrictions announced for farmers' rally today downtown
Traffic restrictions announced for farmers' rally today downtown

Police representatives said the main concern was to ensure there was no excessive interruption of traffic in the Greek capital. Specificially, tractors will be accompanied by patrol cars from Kastro (Viotia prefecture) and from Megara (Attica Region) as they travel to Athens. Buses with farmers from various parts o...

Farmers: This is how the transition to Athens will take place - The tractors, the "excursionists" and the police plan
Farmers: This is how the transition to Athens will take place - The tractors, the "excursionists" and the police plan

In the last few hours, farmers, breeders and beekeepers are organizing every detail for their smooth entry into the capital in view of the huge rally, having on their side labor unions, students and mass organizations of Attica. In most areas, the coordinating bodies of the rural associations have met and decided o...

5 Romantic Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Athens
5 Romantic Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Athens

Here are seven updated places in Athens where love blossoms, accompanied by dining and drinking recommendations:

Student rallies against private universities continue this week
Student rallies against private universities continue this week

Protesters gathered outside the Hellenic Education Ministry. A follow-up rally is planned for February 15th. The new bill has been submitted for public consultation for 10 days. The government wants to allow overseas universities to set up branches in Greece that would operate under the national exam system for stu...

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital
Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital

Greece’s conservative government is sponsoring the bill but it will require votes from center and left opposition parties to be approved. However, even some center-left lawmakers have gone on record as opposing the bill. Organizers of Sunday’s rally — religious groups — described the bill as...

Gastronomy in Athens

Loumidis (Coffee Roastery)

One of the most famous coffee grinders in Greece! The traditional brand "Loumidis" offers fresh Greek coffee since 1920. If you are lover of coffee, the mere smell will convince you of its quality. more

By the Glass (Wine Bar)

A historic building of 1825 has been converted into an atmospheric wine bar equipped with a state of art wine machine that can serve up to 80 different wine labels as if they were just opened, with the Coravin method. Discover the secrets of wine more

Balthazar Athens

This restaurant is located in a beautiful neoclassical villa in Ampelokipoi. During the summer months, diners can relax in the fantastic courtyard and feel like they are in an oasis in the middle of the great city. Since 1973, "Balthazar" is one of more

Students block Athens streets to protest private universities possibly coming to Greece
Students block Athens streets to protest private universities possibly coming to Greece

The mostly young demonstrators chanted “hands off education” as they gathered outside the main building of the University of Athens. A giant protest banner draped above the entrance read “Their Profits or Our Education.” The government wants to allow overseas universities to set up branches ...

Sophia, most famous humanoid AI robot, tours Athens
Sophia, most famous humanoid AI robot, tours Athens

According to a press release, Sophia participated in a technology and information event organized by companies from Greece and Cyprus. From the event stage, she announced that she will be back in Greece in March, visiting Rhodes and Nafpaktos.  Sophia speaks 20 languages, including Greek flawlessly, and will p...

Traffic changes downtown due to student protest against non-State universities
Traffic changes downtown due to student protest against non-State universities

The gathering is against a bill allowing the foundation of non-State universities in Greece. The protestors gathered at Propylea on Panepistimiou Street and will march toward Parliament in Syntagma Square.   

Traffic regulations starting today through 31/3 in the city center due to metro works
Traffic regulations starting today through 31/3 in the city center due to metro works

Temporary traffic regulations in detail: PHASE 1 -The gradual limitation of the width of the road surface of Vasileos Konstantinou Street to a minimum width of approximately 7.50 m from its junction with Sp. Merkouri Street and for a length of approximately 40.00 m. by occupying the right side of the road surfac...

Greek students protest government plan for private universities
Greek students protest government plan for private universities

The conservative government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who won a second term last year, is expected to submit a bill to parliament this month that would permit private universities to operate inside Greece. The government has said they will operate as branches of foreign universities. Many believe the m...

City of Athens holds 'Break the Pomegranate' 3-day festive event
City of Athens holds 'Break the Pomegranate' 3-day festive event

Organized by the 'Booktopia' team, it includes interactive happenings, book stalls, children's activities, DJ sets, gifts for attendees and plenty of street foods and coffee, according to the official announcement. On Friday, a van of the municipal radio station ATHENS 9.84 will be broadcasting live fro...

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