Friday, 29 March 2024

ATHENS NEWS

Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.
Parliament: The no-confidence motion for Tempi is voted down - 2 ministers resign from government.

After a roll-call vote, and out of 300 voters, 159 MPs - the 158 of the ND and the independent K. Katsivardas - voted against the motion of no confidence while the 141 MPs of the opposition were "in favor". According to the Regulation of the Parliament "A no-confidence motion is accepted only if it is approved by a...

Catholic Easter closings
Catholic Easter closings

The transactions that will be carried out will have a value date on Tuesday 02.04.2024. Payroll files should have an execution date of Tuesday 02.04.2024. The Athens Stock Exchange will remain closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 and Monday, April 01, 2024.

New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today
New increase in the minimum wage to be announced at cabinet meeting today

"Among others, there will be an announcement on a new increase in the minimum wage, the fourth in almost 5 years. The minimum wage, from 650 euros a month in 2019, has now reached 780 euros [a month], while the average wage is up to 1251 euros a month from 1046 in 2019," he said, adding that the other items on the mee...

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...

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...

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, ...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Museum of Greek Instruments
Museum of Greek Instruments

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.

The Acropolis through the Centuries
The Acropolis through the Centuries

The historic course of the city can be seen by the condition of which the monuments of the Acropolis were found throughout the centuries.

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.

Play Basketball in Athens
Play Basketball in Athens

Basketball is so appreciated and loved in Greece that every schoolyard hosts a set of baskets on their grounds. It is the favorite sports activity of many youngsters hence the plethora of academies in every municipality and professional basketball clubs throughout the country.

Beauty & Health Shopping in Athens
Beauty & Health Shopping in Athens

In ancient Greece, the beauty ideal of occidental culture was already created. Women wore long, wavy hair which was held with stylish aids (headbands or braces). Natural remedies were used, such as saffron to dye hair and mascara was made from burnt cork.

Athens Cafes with breathtaking view
Athens Cafes with breathtaking view

Get up high at any of these cafes and view Athens from a special angle that will remain embedded in your memories forever. Athens offers many such spots, because Athenians love to admire their city from above.

Authentic Marathon of Athens
Authentic Marathon of Athens

The Classic Authentic Marathon of Athens takes place every year, usually during the month of November, in honor of the anonymous Athenian messenger, who in 490 B.C., ran the distance between Marathon to Athens to announce to his compatriots their victory against the Persians in the battle of Marathon.

Psiri
Psiri

The Psara (a greek island) - once also called Psyra - has possibly named the area of Psiri. Although, according to another version, the name is derived by a caustic title that the citizens of other areas gave to the area's inhabitants - "psirides", meaning the second-rate people leaving there.

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

Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.) | The Callas
Mar
29
Fri
Periodical exhibition "Chaeronea, August 2, 338 BC: A day that changed the world"
Mar
29
Fri
Danae Anesiadou exhibition D-POSSESSIONS
Mar
29
Fri
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Mar
30
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Mar
31
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
Mar
31
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
03
Wed

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Balthazar Athens

This restaurant is located in a beautiful neoclassical villa in Ampelokipoi. During the summer months, diners can relax in the fantastic courtyard and feel like they are in an oasis in the middle of the great city. Since 1973, "Balthazar" is one of more

Jack's Lounge Glyfada

"Jack's Lounge" in southern Glyfada is a hip, chic place that offers refined International and Greek modern cuisine. It also boasts a wide range of cocktails where every detail is meticulously attended to and music events in an intimate atmosphere. more

Attica - The Department Store

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

Dionysos Zonars (Restaurant)

Considered a landmark venue, it is globally well known as the cafe & restaurant providing a panoramic view of the sacred rock of the Acropolis and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodion). It combines a prime location with stylish renovated space and more

Fouar (Restaurant & Bar)

At "Fouar" a guest can be found at one time enjoying a live set with cocktails, the other to taste the flavors of Asian cuisine and another to float in the world of art. The restaurant / bar & art gallery occupies the first floor of a pink more

Coyoacan Athens

Coyoacan Athens Mexican Bar Restaurant is a new way of life and a place where you can satisfy all your senses. You can spend your whole day absorbing the warm atmosphere, tasting authentic and traditional Mexican gastronomy more

Aiolou68 (Seafood Restaurant)
in Seafood

Aiolou68 was founded by three friends in the center of Athens, not far from the fish market of Varvakeios Agora. Here, in the middle of a courtyard, a small oasis was created to provide high quality fish and seafood recipes in a pleasant, modern atmosphere. This elegant gastronomy offers a unique taste experience and a great wine list. more

Stone Stories Athens

This store is a paradise for all stone lovers! Especially crystals, jewellery stones, stones for crystal therapy, minerals and fossils. You will also find high quality stone tools and a large repertoire of specialized literature (books and media) and of course a unique expert advice. more

 

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