Thursday, 28 March 2024

ATHENS NEWS

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...

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, ...

GR opposition party seeks to bring down the government over its handling of 2023 rail disaster
GR opposition party seeks to bring down the government over its handling of 2023 rail disaster

The Socialist Pasok party challenged the government following a newspaper report suggesting that audio leaked to the news media of rail officials had been chosen selectively to misleadingly indicate human error in the crash. The 3-day debate in parliament is due to end with a vote late Thursday. Prime Minister K...

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...

Lamda Development says revenue from property sales in Ellinikon to exceed 500 million euros in 2023
Lamda Development says revenue from property sales in Ellinikon to exceed 500 million euros in 2023

In 2022, Lamda Development's investment portfolio value exceeded 3.0 billion euros, while revenue from house and commercial property exceeded 220 million euros. Athanasiou said that this year Lamda Development will launch the signing of purchase contracts for condos on the beachfront. Lamda Development said its ret...

Greece has become an attractive investment destination
Greece has become an attractive investment destination

He estimated that the economy will continue to grow faster than the eurozone and spoke about Greece's perspective to play a leading role in the field of renewable energy sources and technology center.  He underlined that the fundamental economic policy pursued has overall been successful. "We reasonably lowered tax...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Wedding Vows Renewal in Greece
Wedding Vows Renewal in Greece

Couples exchange vow renewals usually when they want to officially celebrate their wedding anniversaries of 5, 10, 25, 50 or more years of marriage. This is a symbolic act of love and commitment to the couple’s relationship. This simple ceremony does not necessarily require the presence of a public officer.

Wine Bars in Athens
Wine Bars in Athens

A characteristic sound comes out of the cork and an intoxicating aroma sends you adrift. You are immediately transported to Peloponnese or Drama, La Rioja or Bordeaux, California or Crete thanks to the bottle of wine you have just opened.

Nana Mouschouri
Nana Mouschouri

Nana Mouschouri was born in Chania, Crete, on 13th October 1934. With sales of over 300 million LPs, she is considered the singer with the highest sales in history. Singing songs from the most important Greek and foreign composers, in many languages

Modern Museum & Foundations Buildings
Modern Museum & Foundations Buildings

For a long time it was frowned upon to place historical finds in modern buildings. Today, it is quite stylish if you manage to combine the old with the modern and thus create a new work of art.

Pentelic Marble Quarry
Pentelic Marble Quarry

In the ancient era, Mount Pentelic was extremely famous for its marble. It was used for the construction of the Acropolis, as well as for other buildings of archaic Athens. The Pentelic marble is flawlessly white with a faint yellow tint, that makes it shine with a golden hue under the sun's light.

Athens by Car
Athens by Car

It is needless to say that traffic congestion in the Capital is the rule. In 1961 there were 39,000 cars in Athens, while today the number reaches over 2 million!

Aristophanes
Aristophanes

Aristophanes was born in Athens around 446 B.C., in the Kydathinaion Municipality (today Plaka), where he spent all his life, except for a short time lived on the island of Aegina.

Aigaleo
Aigaleo

Aigaleo, located on the western side of Athens, was known also known as the ancient "Sacred Way". The suburb took its name from Mount Aigaleo, where the Persian King Xerxes oversaw the naval battle of Salamis and his fleet destroyed by the Greeks.

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

Panos Kiamos & Katerina Lioliou, Tony Sfinos
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Las Vegas Magic Festival 5 at Christmas Theater
Mar
29
Fri
Periodical exhibition "PANOPLIES - The art of armor in Ancient Greece"
Mar
28
Thu
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
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Wed
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Mar
30
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RedRoom Nights
Mar
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Mixer Latin Night
Mar
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Sun

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

Blue Bamboo (Thai Restaurant)

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

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

Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar

The most creative cocktails in the north of Athens are served at Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar. The professional staff creates small drinkable masterpieces in a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. more

Public

A destination where each family member, regardless of age, can find something new, be informed or simply look around. The store is built to provide comfort, functionality and a wide range of technology and culture such as music and movies, smartphone more

Acropolis Museum Shop

The ground level shop has a broad selection of postcards, paper goods and the museum's children's collection. The second floor shop, located next to the museum restaurant, provides a vast array of books on the Acropolis and topics, as well as related more

Kappari (Restaurant)

A cozy restaurant with yummy tastes like its amazing appetizers entrees - a Greek one named "rebithia stifado" (white beans & onions) with bacon and parmesan, mushrooms pleurotus with balsamico, meatballs with cheese, "Bekri meze", chicken with more

Pitta tou Pappou (Grill House)

A chain of grill houses, that serves (among other things) the rumored biggest souvlaki in town. For 20 years, the gastronomic surprise has been on a skewer and burgers. "Pita tou Pappou" uses only Hellenic meat and selected vegetables. more

 

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