Friday, 26 April 2024
Tax refund telephone scams
Tax refund telephone scams

Οι καταγγελίες που έχουν αναφερθεί - έως τώρα - στις αρμόδιες υπηρεσίες της Περιφέρειας Αττικής, κάνουν λόγο για δήθεν επιστροφή παρακρατούμενου φόρου από τιμολόγια που έχουν εκδοθεί. Η Περιφέρεια Αττικής υπογραμμίζει πως σε καμία περίπτωση δεν πραγματοποιούνται τέτοιου είδους κλήσεις προς οποιονδήποτε πολίτη και ό...

Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park
Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park

From 11.00 in the morning until late into the sunset, the SNFCC will be filled with activities in all its spaces, the festival's focus being the Great Lawn: From the Playgrounds and the Water Jets to the Mediterranean Garden, the Outdoor Games Area, the Dome and, of course, the Canal, a variety of options will be avai...

Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region
Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region

The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union’s passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area. NATO members Greece and Turkey launched several initiatives last year to try and sidestep decades-old disputes — ...

Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds
Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds

The network recorded 158 attacks in 2023, up from 74 in 2022. Of those, 89 targeted migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and 61 targeted LGBT people, it said. Violence was at its highest reported levels since 2015, when Greece was on the frontline of Europe’s migration crisis. The actual number is likely higher, ho...

Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete
Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete

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 ...

Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law
Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law

"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...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Archaeological Museum of Elefsina
Archaeological Museum of Elefsina

This modest archaeological museum vaunts discoveries from the region. Designed by J. Mousis as an extension of the plans of the German architect Kaverau, it was established in 1889 to house the excavation finds from the nearby site. The westernmost, sixth room was a succeeding annex.

Shopping on Lysicratous Square
Shopping on Lysicratous Square

On Vyronos Street you will find mainly leather bags, sandals, some art galleries, and souvenir shops. In the immediate vicinity, Adrianou Street offers high-quality souvenirs, summer fashion, and jewelry.

The myth of Demeter and Persephone
The myth of Demeter and Persephone

Demeter traveled to Eleusis in search of her daughter Persephone, who had been abducted by Hades (the god of the underworld). She consented to raise the queen's son after becoming friendly with the Eleusinian royal family.

Industrial Gas Museum
Industrial Gas Museum

In the popular area of Gazi, now lovingly called «Technopolis», the former Gas Works of Athens came into being as of the summer of 2013. This is the first industrial museum in the city and aims at preserving as well as promoting the historical integrity and technology of the plant. It had supplied energy and lighting in the Athens metropolitan area for nearly 130 years.

Business Accommodations in Athens
Business Accommodations in Athens

As a business traveler, you should plan your choice of the appropriate hotel in a city thoroughly. The Athens urban area is huge and during rush hour, a taxi or bus ride may take longer than planned.

Attending a Football match in Athens
Attending a Football match in Athens

In Athens sports, lovers can watch professional football, in both national and international championships. Football is the most popular sport and is organized in three professional national divisions.

Nightlife on Poseidonos Avenue
Nightlife on Poseidonos Avenue

Every year, around Easter, numerous establishments come to life and pamper guests throughout the summer until the end of September. Then, thousands of Athenians flock to the Athenian Riviera, and particularly Poseidonos Avenue, to enjoy partying into the wee hours.

Around Athens
Around Athens

As the proud capitol of Greece, the city area of Athens, hosts close to half of the entire country's population within numerous and colorful neighborhoods. Each of these areas have their own character and points of interest!

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

"The Swallow by Giacomo Puccini" taped broadcast
Apr
27
Sat
Kontravoid, Aux Animaux at Death Disco
Apr
26
Fri
Hobby Festival 2024
Apr
26
Fri
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
28
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ArtZone42

ArtZone42, located in Pagrati on Vasileos Konstantinos Avenue, was founded in 2007 and supports and promotes creators of art from Greece and abroad. In the small but fine gallery there are always exhibitions and art talks. 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

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

Capanna Trattoria (Italian Restaurant)

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

To Kouki (Cafe & Bar)

A small but highly recommended coffee-bar in the pedestrian zone of G. Olympiou Street. “To Kouki” is famous for special music nights - soul, funk, indie, rock n' roll and every Friday a big party! Try the perfect daiquiri. more

Cafe & Restaurant at Goulandris Museum

The "B&E Goulandris Café-Restaurant" is a lovely space between the ground floor and first floor of Goulandris Museum, an oasis of freshness, as it sprawls into a small courtyard with a garden full of bushes and trees where you can taste wonderful more

Häagen Dazs

Häagen-Dazs came to Greece for the first time in 1994. The store at Marina Flisvos seems to the best choice for visitors to sit down to get their fix of this worldwide brand. If not, Häagen-Dazs is available through selected supermarkets, convenience more

Dosirak (Japanese-Korean Restaurant)

The combination of "Japanese-Korean" is the epitomy of this restaurant. They serve very decent sushi and other Japanese dishes like Ton Katsu (pork cutlet). Moreover, this is basically the only Korean joint in town and they do it right! Our favorite more

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