Saturday, 18 May 2024
Acropolis Museum with free entrance on International Museum Day
Acropolis Museum with free entrance on International Museum Day

It will also stay open longer, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., while the restaurant will be serving until midnight.  As on every weekend, visitors can enjoy the gallery tour “Saturday in the Museum with 20+1 masterpieces,” where archaeologists reveal the stories behind selected masterpieces.  To register for a spot on th...

Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for 3 missing
Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for 3 missing

A coastguard official said the migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter some 27 nautical miles southwest of Crete. It was not clear what happened to their boat, the official told Reuters on condition of anonymity, adding that a search and rescue operation for the missing was under way...

Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey
Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey

Police acted on an international warrant and arrested the 29-year old man on Friday last week following an initial tipoff by the Turkish intelligence service. Turkey has also issued 14 arrest warrants against him, sources said, adding that the extradition process had been initiated. The man was named as Ramaza...

Event with theme "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" was held at UNESCO HQ
Event with theme "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" was held at UNESCO HQ

An event on "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" took place on Wednesday, May 15th, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, under the auspices of the Permanent Representatives of Greece and France to UNESCO, Giorgos Koumoutsakou and Philippe Frank.

Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens
Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens

Greek police clashed with protesters after a pro-Palestinian march to the Israeli embassy in Athens on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses and police officials said.

Fire erupts again in western Athens
Fire erupts again in western Athens

Strong firefighting forces mobilized Wednesday against a fire in the western Athenian suburb of Aigaleo, burning low vegetation.

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ATHENS GUIDE

Designer Outlet Athens
Designer Outlet Athens

Designer Outlet Athens is the first designer outlet in Greece. High-end brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli and Boss can be found here - but for prices at 35-70% less, all year round!

Rafina Port
Rafina Port

Essentially, Rafina is the 2nd largest port town found on the eastern coast of Attika, whose origins go back from prehistoric times to one of the one-hundred municipalities of Athens.

Public Addresses in Athens
Public Addresses in Athens

The most important addresses in Athens at a glance. Several Ministries, governmental institutions, and embassies can be very helpful if you are planning a business collaboration or even a market entry in Greece.

Neoclassical Buildings of Ernst Ziller
Neoclassical Buildings of Ernst Ziller

Ernst Ziller influenced the historical architecture of the late 19th century in Athens like no other. He was a German-Greek architect who worked almost exclusively in Greece. In close cooperation with the Greek royal family, he built over 500 private and public neoclassical buildings from 1870 to 1914.

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.

Patisseries for Wedding Cake in Athens
Patisseries for Wedding Cake in Athens

Greece has a plethora of pastry shops that proudly provide their services to wedding parties of all kinds. We all know though, that the actual wedding cake is the star of the show at these shindigs.

Political System in Greece
Political System in Greece

Greece has been a member of the European Union since 1981 and is also a member of the European Monetary Union. In 2001, the Euro replaced the long-standing Drachma as its new currency. In Greece, parliamentary democracy has been established as the permanent form of government.

Modern Museum & Foundations Buildings
Modern Museum & Foundations Buildings

For a long time it was frowned upon to place historical finds in modern buildings. Today, it is quite stylish if you manage to combine the old with the modern and thus create a new work of art.

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

Antonis Staveris exhibition "in between"
May
18
Sat
Rockabilly Boogies / Dj Buddy67s
May
23
Thu
Panos Kalidis at Bodega
May
18
Sat
"¡Viva España! II" at the Municipal Music Theater Maria Callas
May
18
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
18
Sat
No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
19
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
May
19
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

360 Cocktail Bar

360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and 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

Korres (Natural Cosmetics)

At Korres you will find great products for hair, body and face care, all manufacturer in Greece based on the advantages of natural ingredients. The goal of Korres is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural more

Villa Grigio 46 (Bar & Restaurant)

Inside a beautiful courtyard with trees and an interior space of minimalistic aesthetics with a half-light, there is the "Villa Grigio 46" - an ideal destination for an evening outing. Here you will discover fine wines from Italy and Greece. more

Cafe Vraziliana

At Vraziliana you can enjoy a fusion of reggae n' soul music. Taste the special treats, traditional beers, wines and cocktails, delicious dishes and homemade sweets. Good prices and hospitable personnel in a relaxing atmosphere. more

Sandalista.gr (Online Shop)

Leading creators of elegant and beautiful leather sandals. Every design is 100% handmade and from small Greek Businesses. Sandalista possesses an excellent reputation in both the national and international footwear markets. "From an international footprint in Dubai to a national headway in Mykonos, our glamorous footwear pieces are the perfect fit of elegance in just about any occasion." more

Chelsea Hotel (Cafe & Bar)

Lovingly referred to as "Hotel Chelsea", this bar manages to hypnotize its guests into leaving their comfort zone of the downtown area and going up to the quaint area of Pagrati. Why is that? The mystery will be revealed upon visiting the place in more

Sushimou (Japanese Restaurant & Sushi)

Despite its small space that covers only a few square meters, it is designed in a way to make you feel that you are participating in the sacred art of preparing and serving sushi. The talented Chef Anthony Drakoularakos, who prepares each order in more

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