Friday, 29 March 2024

ATHENS NEWS

Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.
Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.

After a roll-call vote, and out of 300 voters, 159 MPs - the 158 of the ND and the independent K. Katsivardas - voted against the motion of no confidence while the 141 MPs of the opposition were "in favor". According to the Regulation of the Parliament "A no-confidence motion is accepted only if it is approved by a...

New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today
New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today

"Among others, there will be an announcement on a new increase in the minimum wage, the fourth in almost 5 years. The minimum wage, from 650 euros a month in 2019, has now reached 780 euros [a month], while the average wage is up to 1251 euros a month from 1046 in 2019," he said, adding that the other items on the mee...

Catholic Easter closings
Catholic Easter closings

The transactions that will be carried out will have a value date on Tuesday 02.04.2024. Payroll files should have an execution date of Tuesday 02.04.2024. The Athens Stock Exchange will remain closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 and Monday, April 01, 2024.

Debate on censure motion against government to conclude today
Debate on censure motion against government to conclude today

The debate will resume at 09:00 in the morning and a roll-call vote will start around 20:00-21:00. The 3-day debate on the censure motion in the parliament plenary will conclude with the speeches of the political party leaders and come to a close with the speech of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. PASOK-KINAL...

Neymar meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Miami
Neymar meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Miami

Stefanos Tsitsipas, together with Paula Bandosa, visited the facilities of Inter Miami and met David Beckham up close. But for the Greek tennis player, the important acquaintances and meetings with former and current football players who have worldwide fame, do not stop there. After being eliminated by Shapovalov a...

High concentrations of Saharan dust blankets Greece
High concentrations of Saharan dust blankets Greece

The phenomenon is expected to persist on Thursday. The quantities of Saharan dust will be biggest in western and southern parts of the country. The dust cloud has significantly reduced visibility in large parts of the country, including the capital Athens. The southern island of Crete was particularly hard hit, ...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Plato
Plato

Plato was born in Athens or on the island of Aegina in 428/427 B.C. and died in 348/347 B.C. He was one of the foremost public figures who personified the Ancient Greek spirit and directly influenced the development of philosophy and human thought.

Special Guides
Special Guides

Various historical events of the previous century have shaped the country and its people. And often the social life of today is based on much older circumstances that reach deep into ancient times. This section deals with important events and historical facts.

Mount Parnitha Cable Car Station
Mount Parnitha Cable Car Station

This state-of-the-art cable car was built to provide a connection to the Casino Mont Parnes. This way you can avoid the winding road, up to Mount Parnitha.

Athens Street Food Festival
Athens Street Food Festival

The Athens Street Food Festival was launched in 2016. It was met with great exaltation by succeeding in creating its own style and has since continued its upward course.

FAQ Going Out in Athens
FAQ Going Out in Athens

Athens nightlife is exciting and diverse. Here is some practical information and faq's about bars, clubbing and parties in the Greek capital.

Collections of the Kanelopoulou Museum
Collections of the Kanelopoulou Museum

Exhibits are displayed in the two underground floors of the museum. If one wants to see the museum in a more or less chronological order, it is suggested to begin promptly from the second underground floor.

Athens Zoo (Attica Park)
Athens Zoo (Attica Park)

The Attica Zoological Park, is the sole zoo in all of Greece and home to nearly 2000 animals of 400 species. Open 365 days per year and receiving tens of thousands of visitors annually, the 49-acre private facility is a definite must-see for wildlife lovers of all ages!

Sightseeing in Vravrona
Sightseeing in Vravrona

A large part of the area around Vravrona is marshland - also called Wetland of Vravrona. This wetland biotope falls under the Natura 2000 network. Almost in the middle of Vravrona wetlands are the Archaeological Site of Vravrona and the Archaeological Muuseum of Vravrona found.

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

Deep House Athens 30.03
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Unholy Black Metal
Mar
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"Stavros Xarchakos proposes" at Alsos
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Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
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Mixer Latin Night
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RedRoom Nights
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1550 at Roha's Live Stage
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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

Villa Grigio 46 (Bar & Restaurant)

Inside a beautiful courtyard with trees and an interior space of minimalistic aesthetics with a half-light, there is the "Villa Grigio 46" - an ideal destination for an evening outing. Here you will discover fine wines from Italy and Greece. more

Sardelaki (Fish Tavern)

Sardelaki offers more of seafood appetizer plates like small fry and kalamari, than it does big catches. Mostly an outdoor seating area with quick service and fresh ingredients, it's a great choice for customers who are on a budget. more

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

Klouvi Bar

The bar offers special cocktails and cushy place to enjoy a cool mojito. Fast service with many choices. Sample their Cheesecake cocktail, Mediteranne, Run Blazer, Miss New Orleans or a Zombie cocktail. more

Melissinos Art

Pantelis Melissinos, son of the legendary sandal maker-poet of Athens - from which Sophia Lauren and Jackie Onassis ordered their sandals - continues to run with the same love and inexhaustible imagination the family business. more

Karavitis (Tavern)

Karavitis is one of Athens' most historical taverns. You can sit down in the historic building or opposite in the colourful courtyard. Meals consist of lamb chops, juicy handmade beef burgers, fresh potatoes and much more. Their house wine is not to more

Kiki De Grèce (Wine Bar)

This Athenian "coquette" provides a cozy place to enjoy a good glass of wine and a hearty nosh. Discover your favorite sparkling wine from Kiki's ice bucket..and pair it with Greek tapas. The owners are proud to say that they actually visit the areas more

 

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