Tuesday, 23 April 2024
‘Godparents’ Basket’ now available
‘Godparents’ Basket’ now available

According to an announcement by the Hellenic Ministry of Development, the Easter Basket extends the Household Basket by adding four new food categories, thus providing additional options for consumers. Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas stated: “We actively support households to ensure that every family table i...

Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024

Fideles, the highly popular and beloved duo with releases on labels such as Afterlife, Innervisions, Bedrock, Poker Flat, Still Vor Talent and their own label Imprint, comes to mark the start of the explosive season that will follow with dynamism. They are joined by Nick Devon, one of the most recognizable Greek DJ...

Increased African dust concentrations and mud showers Tuesday
Increased African dust concentrations and mud showers Tuesday

According to the prognostic data of meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens, today, in addition to the greatly increased concentrations of dust that will limit visibility, mud showers are also expected to occur, mainly in the north and west of the country. On Wednesday, the turn of the winds to the west will result...

Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens as part of efforts to improve often strained ties
Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens as part of efforts to improve often strained ties

The 2 regional rivals are NATO allies but have been at odds for decades over a series of issues, including territorial claims in the Aegean and drilling rights in the Mediterranean, and have come to the brink of war three times in the last 50 years. A dispute over energy exploration rights in 2020 led to the two count...

The sustainability of Skiathos is the compass of the municipality's strategy for the tourism development of the island
The sustainability of Skiathos is the compass of the municipality's strategy for the tourism development of the island

Specifically, he explained that the Municipality of Skiathos, in its effort to differentiate itself in tourism, but also to develop a sustainable and modern strategy based on future trends and international standards, collaborated with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), which acts as a technical advisor to t...

Greece approves purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada
Greece approves purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada

The deal passed by Parliament is to buy seven DHC-515 aircraft from the Canadian Commercial Corp for 361 million euros ($392 million). The aircraft, purchased as part of a revamp of Greece's ageing fleet, will be delivered between 2027 and 2030, according to the agreement. The new aircraft can carry bigger quantiti...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Hellenic General Insurance Company
Hellenic General Insurance Company

The Conference Center of Ethniki Asfalistiki Insurance Company on Syngrou Avenue, operates under the supervision of the Athenaeum Inter Continental Athens.

Streets of Historic Center
Streets of Historic Center

The streets of the historic districts of Athens all have one thing in common, the breathtaking view of the Hill of Acropolis.

Caves of Attica
Caves of Attica

The limestone landscape of Attica hosts more than 300 caves and caverns usually situated at high elevations and seaside locations. They served a number of functions in the past, such as shelters, burial chambers, access points to fresh water and shrines dedicated to ancient deities.

Urban hangouts in Athens
Urban hangouts in Athens

The meeting places of many Athenian young, funky actors, artists and musicians have the tendency of gaining the word of mouth reputation on being urban hangouts.

Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal

In the area of the Isthmus of Corinth is the Corinth Canal that connects the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf. The waterway was inaugurated in 1893 and is an important hub for maritime transport that serves 12,000 ships annually.

Syntagma Metro Station
Syntagma Metro Station

Syntagma Metro Station took its name from Syntagma Square (Constitution Square), on which the main entrance is located. It is entirely underground 4- levels station with fixed and sliding electric scales.

Old Airport of Athens (Elliniko)
Old Airport of Athens (Elliniko)

The Airport of Elliniko was the official Athens International Airport for more than 60 years until March 2001, when it was shut down to replaced by "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport. The Airport of Elliniko was built in 1938 by the architect - civil engineer Nikolaos Salvarlis.

Regency Casino Mont Parnes
Regency Casino Mont Parnes

The Regency Casino Mont Parnes opened its doors to the public on February 5th, 1971. It was the first casino opened in Greece - known as Casino of Parnitha or Casino Mont Parnes.

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

Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Break the Core! - Metalcore night
Apr
26
Fri
Voluntary Action Festival 2024
Apr
23
Tue
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
24
Wed
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
28
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Elias Gi (Restaurant)

"Eleas Gi" is the title of a legendary Greek story of the honored "olive tree". Therefore, everything is cooked with extra virgin olive oil, which is always added at the end, so we as to offer the authenticity of the Greek cuisine where indisputably more

Design Plaza

The way the furniture and interior design systems are presented in the "Design Plaza" is unique and worth a visit. In various showrooms covering more than 6,200 m², you can see, touch and of course also buy special pieces of furniture created 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

By the Glass (Wine Bar)

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 Dark Side of Chocolate (Cafe & Patisserie)

The store itself actually looks like it's made of chocolate! Friendly wait staff can help you through the store and find something specific to your taste. Uniquely, all chocolate drinks have a different song's name in the menu. You can chose bitter more

Tavern Meltemi

This taverm is located at Kanakia, on the southwestern point of Salamina - one of the most beautiful and picturesque places on the island. For those who adore traditional Greek cuisine, Tavern Meltemi has a variety of fish and seafood and a wide more

Colibri (Restaurant)

Colibri is known for its burgers with all the different classic versions, bacon, blue cheese, mushrooms, eggs and chili and they are quite big, served with country-style potatoes. The small venue also serves pizza, pasta & salad. The friendly staff more

Konstandinidis (Patisserie)

In an almost a century old path, full of original ideas, Konstandinidis Pastry Shops, make sure that they keep Asia Minor's memory alive and still are a milestone in Greek Confectionary Art. In all of their 20 patisseries, the "flagship" of more

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