Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Flame lighting ceremony takes place today
Flame lighting ceremony takes place today

Just outside the site of the ancient Olympic Games, hooting owls break the nighttime silence at a white marble monument containing what’s left of a singular Frenchman’s heart. Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the driving force behind the modern Olympics, and as head of the International Olympic Committee oversaw the...

International conference on protecting the oceans opens today
International conference on protecting the oceans opens today

Greece, signalling its intention to contribute actively to the international challenges of the global climate crisis, is taking initiatives to support the protection of the oceans and hosting the 9th international "Our Oceans Conference" (OOC-9), which will be held in Athens on April 16-17th, 2024, at the Stavros Niar...

PM: We stand by Israel but also urge all sides to show restraint
PM: We stand by Israel but also urge all sides to show restraint

"Any escalation at this time would be a critical threat for regional stability and security. We continue to stand by Israel but, at the same time, we urge all sides to show the necessary restraint in order to avoid a probably very dangerous further escalation," Mitsotakis noted at the start of his meeting with the Eur...

Tsitsipas wins Monte Carlo Masters
Tsitsipas wins Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas sat holding his head in his hands, briefly crying as he took in his first title of the year and biggest tournament victory for two years.  “I’m very proud of myself today. I had been waiting for a moment like this for a long time,” said the 12th-ranked Tsitsipas, who reached a career-high No. 3 ranking in...

Greece's DEPA files for arbitration over prices in Gazprom deal
Greece's DEPA files for arbitration over prices in Gazprom deal

The Greek state-controlled company is seeking a retroactive lowering of the gas price in the contract signed in 2022, as well as relief from future payments worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to several sources with knowledge of the matter. Asked about talks with Gazprom at the Power and Gas Forum in ...

Athens municipality to erect monument to train crash victims
Athens municipality to erect monument to train crash victims

“More than a year after the tragedy, the Municipality of Athens, with respect for the people who were lost and their relatives, wishes to honor their memory… We commit to the creation of a monument to honor the memory of our fellow human beings,” said Mayor Haris Doukas. The location and type of monument will be de...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Open Air Theaters in Athens
Open Air Theaters in Athens

Why should we do without Athens' distinctive theater scene during the hot months? In the spirit of the ancient Greeks, there are numerous modern, open-air theaters in and around Athens.

Eating & drinking in Elliniko
Eating & drinking in Elliniko

Discover the diverse cuisine of the southern suburbs of Elliniko. At this seaside suburb you will find many choices for eating and drinking.

Jewish Museum of Greece
Jewish Museum of Greece

Created in 1977, the museum documents and exhibits material evidence of 2,300 years of Jewish life in Greece. This is a historical and ethnographic museum whose aim is to provide a colorful picture of its progression through the centuries.

Head Wreaths & Bonbons in Athens
Head Wreaths & Bonbons in Athens

Wedding crowns were founded in ancient Greece and the tradition has continued until this day. During the Byzantium Era, these wreaths were the symbols of royalty and thus they looked like royal crowns. It was considered that, with marriage, a new kingdom was created: the home and the family of the two newlyweds.

Sailing in Athens
Sailing in Athens

In Athens, sailing is a very popular sport and, for skippers, a gratifying profession, due to the fact that the weather and location of the city provide the ideal conditions for sailboats and yachts for a long period of the year.

Architecture of Athens Metro Stations
Architecture of Athens Metro Stations

Great attention was paid to the decoration of the Athens Metro Stations. One of its unique characteristics is the fact that its construction was actually the vessel for the execution of large-scale archaeological digs.

Graffiti in Athens
Graffiti in Athens

It is almost impossible not to notice the amount of graffiti in Athens. Any surface that can be sprayed upon is usually covered with a maddening number of signatures and designs. Some are colorful and others are singly sophisticated tags that adorn the walls of the city.

Attending a Football match in Athens
Attending a Football match in Athens

In Athens sports, lovers can watch professional football, in both national and international championships. Football is the most popular sport and is organized in three professional national divisions.

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

"Cinderella" by Gioachino Rossini
Apr
16
Tue
Valia Calda and MOb trio at PLYFA
Apr
16
Tue
Group exhibition "Remember, body..."
Apr
16
Tue
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
17
Wed
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
20
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
21
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Apr
21
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

360 Cocktail Bar

360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and more

The Greco's Project (Grill House)

"The Greco's project" offers mediterranean cuisine with an extensive menu ranging from traditional meat dishes, fresh salads, appetizers and vegetarian choices. more

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by 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

Moustakas Bikes

Moustakas Bikes is a specialized bicycle shop located in the suburb of Ilion 6 km northwest of Athens. They provide everything related to cycling, including rentals, and they organize mountain bike tours of Parnitha Mountain. The tour route of 25 km more

Eftychia Ceramics

Original handmade ceramics in a variety of colors are found here. The pieces are decorative, stylish and bring a touch of freshness and colour to any room. If you are lucky, you might see the artist in the shop in Exarcheia. more

Varvakeios Agora

The smells and the colors of this area draw in buyers to taste produce like olives, Mediterranean herbs, lamb, octopus and whatever else the imagination might come up with. Furthermore, during the late night until early morning hours, at the far end of the meat market are two spots that serve comfort food to the weary partiers of the city. more

Black Duck Garden (Cafe & Bar)

This multi-space in the heart of the city is located in the courtyard of the Museum of City of Athens and has provided the stage for numerous mature Greek acts over the years. In addition, it provides gallery shows, a restaurant and bar & café events more

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