Tourists rushed to evacuate the hotel, while workers in vests offered first aid to an injured woman in a tent as part of a quake drill dubbed “Minoas” after the mythical Cretan Bronze Age king. “It’s good, because then we know what we are doing in real situations,” said British tourist Leah Pickles, 36, one of the ...

"The report records, without further investigation, allegations by non-governmental organisations that are not independently verified," the foreign ministry said. "Precisely because of this indiscriminate recording, there is the appearance that all countries with a highly developed rule of law have serious human ri...

Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving the atmosphere of the Greek capital a Martian-like filter in the last hours of daylight. The skies are predicted to clear on Wednesday as winds shift and move the dust, with temperatures dipping. On Tuesday, the daily high in parts of the southe...

The Museum of Greek Instruments – Research Center for Ethnomusicology (M.E.L.M.O.K.E.) comprises the collection of about 1,200 Greek popular musical instruments dating from the 18th Century to the present day, the fruit of a half century of research and study by the musicologist Phoibos Anogianakis.

Established on the northeast coast of Attica only 40 km from Athens, the town of Marathona is a popular stop for visitors. It is only a 20-minute drive from the International Airport and 10 minutes from Rafina Port that connects the Greek capital with many Aegean islands.

Maximos Mansion (or Megaro Maximou) is located at Herodes Atticus Street, next to the Presidential Mansion and the National Garden of Athens. Today, it is the Prime Minister's office.

Thought to be one of the most thriving music festivals since 2010, the Plisskën Festival usually takes place at the Foundation of the Hellenic World. Greek and international artists create a kaleidoscope of modern sounds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Attica - The Department Store hosts over 360 shops and an array of over 860 designer names – with sectors of complete women’s, men’s, children’s fashion, homeware, accessories, cosmetics, café and restaurant. more

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