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City of Athens inaugurates new public reading library

Inspired by the Athenian Agora, the new public library offers print and digital content that can be enjoyed on-site. Its collection includes books in other languages apart fr...

City of Athens inaugurates new public reading library

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Athens
22
09
2023
Thousands of Greeks rally as State workers strike over labor law plans

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government says the overhaul would eliminate undeclared work and boost employment overall, but labour unions and the opposition says it is ...

Thousands of Greeks rally as State workers strike over labor law plans
Athens
21
09
2023
Demonstration Alert: Panhellenic General Strike September 21, 2023

  In Athens, demonstrations related to the strike are scheduled in Klafthmonos Square and Syntagma Square at 10:30 a.m. and in Piraeus in Karaiskaki Square at 10:0...

Demonstration Alert: Panhellenic General Strike September 21, 2023
Athens
18
09
2023
Athens carving out greenery with 2 new large parks

The construction of the new Panathinaikos stadium and removal of the current one from central Alexandras Avenue will open the door for the conversion of the densely populated area...

Athens carving out greenery with 2 new large parks

Museums of Athens

Get an overview of the most important museums in the city.

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Athens
06
09
2023
Upgrade of transport in Athens, Thessaloniki with 250 electric buses

Alexopoulou, responsible for transport, said that the meeting focused on the delivery timetable, which aims to put the buses to use in the first half of 2024, and to raise the tot...

Upgrade of transport in Athens, Thessaloniki with 250 electric buses
Athens
01
08
2023
Series of events at archeological sites, museums for the two full moons of August

Admission to the sites will be free of charge on these nights and the Culture Ministry has organised, as it does every year, numerous events on Tuesday, August 1 and on Wednesday ...

Series of events at archeological sites, museums for the two full moons of August
Athens
21
07
2023
Attica Region shuts down four public parks during heatwave

They include Metropolitan Park 'Antonis Tritsis' (in Ilion), Pedion tou Areos Park (near the National Archaeological Museum/Alexandras), Finopoulos Hill (Gyzi), and Attiko...

Attica Region shuts down four public parks during heatwave

Recommended Gastronomy Venues in Athens

Recommended Gastronomy Venues in Athens

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

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

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

Athens
16
07
2023
Frustrating delays in Panepistimiou Ave. redevelopment

The cost of the interventions in the center of the capital has reached €13 million on the basis of the budgeted funds. Some €1.8 million for the redevelopment of the low...

Frustrating delays in Panepistimiou Ave. redevelopment
Athens
14
07
2023
Extreme-heat in Athens

At the moment there is a heat wave in Athens and Greece with temperatures over 40 degrees celsius.

Extreme-heat in Athens
13
07
2023
Vouliagmenis Beach to extend beach hours for the public during heatwave

Managers Hellenic Public Properties Co. (HPPC) said on Wednesday it was extending the hours of operation from the current 08:00-21:00 to 08:00-01:00 as part of its social responsi...

Vouliagmenis Beach to extend beach hours for the public during heatwave
Athens
12
07
2023
Advice to the public for facing the heatwave

High temperatures are going to prevail in the country from Wednesday, July 12th and reach a peak on Friday and Saturday, 14-15th July. The highest temperatures are expected to ...

Advice to the public for facing the heatwave
Athens
28
06
2023
"City Hall Sessions" musical evenings on the roof of the City Hall

Athens 9.84 FM has prepared and presents a series of radio concerts in an unexpected and beautiful part of Athens. The City Hall opens its doors and invites us to spend cool music...

"City Hall Sessions" musical evenings on the roof of the City Hall
Athens
24
06
2023
Athens Irish Festival

Highlights include uilleann piper Padraic Keane, flutist Fearghas Mac Gormain, fiddlers Cliodhna Begley and Aidan Connolly, concertina player Paddy Egan, and virtuoso multi-instru...

Athens Irish Festival

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