The first concerns the eurozone's growth rate in the second quarter of this year which, according to initial indications, shows clear signs of acceleration compared to the first quarter (0.3%). The second concerns the course of inflation which, despite remaining stagnant in April at 2.4%, is nevertheless estimated to ...

From an average of $4.15 billion in the three-year period 2017-2019, they reached $6.7 billion in the three-year period 2021-2023, an increase of 62% as the Greek economy experienced significant growth rates. In 2020, they had fallen to $3.2 billion, but this was due to the coronavirus pandemic that led to a halt i...

The number of unemployed persons amounted to 492,867, down by 47,319 compared with March 2023 (8.8%) and by 24,176 people compared with February 2024 (4.7%). For women, the unemployment rate fell to 13.8% from 14.6% in March last year and for men to 7.2% from 8.7%. By major age groups, in the 15-24 year old grou...

The roots of rebetiko music have their birth in the early 20th Century, when those of the urban subculture, secondary citizens, hashish smokers and the criminal element began playing a certain style of music in small pubs ("tekedes") and in the prisons of Athens, Piraeus and Thessaloniki.

Lysicratous Square is one of the oldest squares in Athens. Named after a much-admired sponsor of the arts in Ancient times, it is most well known as being the land upon which the famous Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.

The iconic pigeons of Syntagma Square have been there since its construction. Visitors will find the majority of the sociable birds in the open space in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier.

At the top of Lycabettus Hill is the Church of Agios Georgios (Saint George). It is a remarkable whitewashed chapel that dates back to around the 1800s. It is built on the same spot that the Temple of Zeus was in ancient times. When the first one was ruined, the basilica-style church was built on that foundation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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