The measure will mostly affect state services, which will not be working today, but also banks and the Athens Stock Exchange. Most supermarkets and retail stores will remain shuttered, though some private sector businesses, such as bakeries, pastry shops and gas stations opened on Monday and will stay that way. ...

"If we want to save the climate, we must act now," was the central message sent by the 55 men and women from every part of Greece, each an expert in their respective field, who are part of the effort, stressing that "no one must be left behind". Among them Konstantina Togaridou, a Just Transition expert, who was ...

A council of judges accepted the request by Nikolaos Michaloliakos, 66, who had served the minimal legal requirement for early release. The decision also took into consideration that he was aged over 65, which increases the time he is formally considered to have served. He is in poor health and spent 18 months in pre-...

Socrates was born in 470/469 B.C. in Athens and died in 399 B.C. His deep and questioning philosophical thinking proved him to be the greatest philosophical mind in Athens and the Ancient Greek spirit.

The old-town-area of Monastiraki is one of the most popular bargain hunting areas in Athens. Monastiraki was named after the monastery "Koimiseos tis Theotokou" that used to be there.

Isocrates was born in 436 B.C. and died in 338 B.C. He was one of the most significant rhetorician in the Ancient period, writing both courtroom and political speeches as well as correspondence.

Odysseus Elytis, one of the greatest Greek poets and member of the literary generation of the 30s, was born on 2 November, 1911. In 1960 he was distinguished with the Government Award of Poetry and in 1979 with the Nobel of Literature.

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.

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

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 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

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