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 Attica region has many mountains, canyons, and forests, some rivers and lakes, and, of course, many breathtaking natural beaches, but unfortunately only one waterfall. Therefore, it is even more amazing that it is less than half an hour from the center of Athens and even more beautiful.

One of the most important streets in Monastiraki is the market of Ifaistou Street and the adjacent small streets or otherwise known as the "Flea Market Monastiraki".

Private Universities or Colleges in Greece are establishments that are classified depending on whether they are for profit or not, and whether their degrees are accredited, validated, or neither.

Here you will find a lot of useful information about Greece and the capital of Greece at a glance. Our FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) have been optimized over the last years to answer frequently asked questions.

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.

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

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

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

The Riviera Coast is an enchanting environment, very nicely landscaped, with proper lighting, with nice view to the sea and tables next to the beach. It works from morning for coffee, night drink and with an excellent restaurant. more