Saturday, 04 May 2024
Hellenic Presidency distributes Easter gifts to children in need
Hellenic Presidency distributes Easter gifts to children in need

Specifically, Easter candles, bread, and eggs were distributed to 20 girls from the Christodouleio Female Orphanage and Children's Protection Foundation, 55 girls from the Chatzikyriakio Children's Protection Foundation, and 44 boys and girls residing in the hostels of the Parents Association of Children with Neoplasm...

Athens transportation schedules over 2024 Greek Easter holidays
Athens transportation schedules over 2024 Greek Easter holidays

Buses, trolleys Holy Friday (May 3): All vehicles to follow "Saturday" schedules Holy Saturday (May 4): All vehicles to start withdrawing earlier, in order to be at depots by 23:00 Easter Sunday (May 5): All vehicles to follow "Sunday & Holiday" schedules Easter Monday (May 6): All vehicles to follow "Sunday & Hol...

Aegean and Olympic Air to carry 'Holy Light' from Athens to the rest of Greece on Saturday
Aegean and Olympic Air to carry 'Holy Light' from Athens to the rest of Greece on Saturday

The 'Holy Light' is expected to reach Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in a flight arranged by the Greek government, from where it will be carried to nine destinations throughout Greece.

Easter ferries at full capacity
Easter ferries at full capacity

Ferry boat operators have reported that departations on Thursday and Friday will be at a 100% occupancy rate, to serve the Easter travelers, while there are very few airline seats that remain available on the Aegean Airlines network for trips either in Greece or abroad.

The weather is "deteriorating" on Good Friday - Where will we roast in the rain?
The weather is "deteriorating" on Good Friday - Where will we roast in the rain?

From Maundy Thursday the winds are blowing with the temperature rising, but gradually from Maundy Friday the mercury will drop while on Maundy Saturday and Easter Sunday there will be sporadic rains.

Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk
Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk

Skimming over miles of hills blackened by wildfires west of Athens, Fire Lt. Col. Ioannis Kolovos readies his elite fire crew crouched inside a helicopter.

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ATHENS GUIDE

Sightseeing on Klafthmonos Square
Sightseeing on Klafthmonos Square

Klafthmonos Square, on Stadiou Street, is a spacious square in the center of Athens and offers an ideal spot to linger and orientate. Omonoia Square, Syntagma Square, and the Monastiraki and Psiri districts are within walking distance.

Middle Price Business Hotels in Athens City Center
Middle Price Business Hotels in Athens City Center

Hotels of the middle class with 3 or 4 stars, offer besides the basic standard several amenities of a higher standard. Here you will find bilingual staff (Greek and English), luggage service, and a minibar (or at least a drink service) in the room.

Eastern Attica Regions
Eastern Attica Regions

Eastern Attica has three main cities, all of which are located on the eastern coast of the Attica. Artemida is the largest and most populous town and Rafina contains the second most important port in Attica after Piraeus, with several connections to the Cycladic Islands.

Athens Fringe Festival
Athens Fringe Festival

Athens Fringe Festival is part of the Athens Fringe Network, the first open professional network in Greece and has been a major success for 10 years.

Athens in Summer
Athens in Summer

There is no doubt that Athens is at its best in Summer when life moves out into the open air with cafes, restaurants, and bars serving customers on roof gardens, courtyards, and even on sidestreets, allowing you to savor the balmy weather and moonlit sky.

Archaeological Site of Marathon
Archaeological Site of Marathon

The Tumulus of Plataia is a burial mound erected east of this ancient battlefield within Ruins of Plataia in Marathona. "Stelai" (def. "memorial tablets") engraved with the victims’ names, classified by tribe, were raised atop the tomb.

Cleisthenes
Cleisthenes

Cleisthenes was the founder of the democratic governance due to his implementation of reforms that served as the basis of the new system of government, which signaled the beginning of the development of Athens.

Personalities of Modern Greek Theater
Personalities of Modern Greek Theater

They are the eternal stars of the Greek and international theater stages. Whether in front of or behind the scenes. The tradition of theater lives and thrives in Athens and Greece. These are some of the greatest personalities of Modern Greek Theater.

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

Vangelis Dimitreas, Michael Parlamas exhibition "Discipline"
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COWBOYS & ANGELS with Alex Machairas and Valisia Odell
May
04
Sat
Elias Vrettos: For the second year at the "Mezzo Athens Party Stage"
May
04
Sat
SIX D.O.G.S: STELLAR with Cirkle x ELISAVETA · Atypikal x Keeptress · 118119 X Icarus in love
May
04
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Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
04
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Mixer Latin Night
May
05
Sun
RedRoom Nights
May
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Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

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

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

Centrale Athens (Cafe)

The oldest coffee shop on historical Evagelistrias sidewalk street with small Parisian style chairs. This is an excellent choice for either drinks or desserts and is known for its friendly staff. 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

Zara Athens

Zara is an international brand name. Beautiful and trendy clothing at reasonable prices that in a large, multi-storied buildings on Ermou Street, nearby Syntagma Square. more

Plaisio.gr (Online Shop)

For all our technology needs, the mind goes to Plaisio. After 50 years and with 1,300 employees working daily toward continued future success. With already 20 outlets throughout Greece, now their online network reaches every corner of the country to get the tech to their cyber-customers with ease and quality. more

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