Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Deferred May Day to affect services, shops
Deferred May Day to affect services, shops

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. ...

Report: 'If we want to save the climate, we must act now'
Report: 'If we want to save the climate, we must act now'

"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 ...

Head of Greek extreme far-right Golden Dawn party is granted early release from prison
Head of Greek extreme far-right Golden Dawn party is granted early release from prison

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-...

All you need to know about Eurovision 2024
All you need to know about Eurovision 2024

The world’s biggest live music event, Eurovision Song Contest, will take place in Sweden in the second week of May with 37 participating countries.

Two good news from Europe for the Greek economy
Two good news from Europe for the Greek economy

Two pieces of good news on the course of the European economy have been arriving in Brussels and Frankfurt in recent days.

OECD: 62% surge in foreign direct investment in Greece over the last three years
OECD: 62% surge in foreign direct investment in Greece over the last three years

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Greece has increased significantly over the last three years compared to the previous period, according to a recent OECD report (FDI in Figures).

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ATHENS GUIDE

Nightlife in Kifissia
Nightlife in Kifissia

In Kifissia the upper class and all those who value a quality evening with excellent service and extraordinary cocktails go out. Therefore, especially here you should pay attention to the right dress code so that there are no nasty surprises at the door.

Post Offices in Athens
Post Offices in Athens

Hellenic Post (ELTA) is the former State-owned Greek postal operator which still holds a dominant market position in Greece. It was founded in 1828 as a public authority by Ioannis Kapodistrias and today has a large network of branches distributed throughout the mainland and islands of Greece.

Wedding Shopping in Athens
Wedding Shopping in Athens

A wedding is a huge project. Besides the matrimony locations and the celebration, there are many other errands to be done. Starting with the ceremonial clothing; the wedding dress, to other accessories and gifts.

Ports & Marinas of Athens
Ports & Marinas of Athens

Piraeus Port is the largest port in Greece and offers numerous ferry lines to almost all islands in the Aegean Sea. Other ports around the capital are Rafina Port and Lavrio Port.

Koumoundourou Coast
Koumoundourou Coast

Just a step away from the Metro station "Faliro" and the Peace & Friendship Stadium (S.E.F. - greek: Stadio Eirinis kai Filias) is the area of Mikrolimano (previously known as Tourkolimano).

Academy of Athens
Academy of Athens

The Academy of Athens is one of the most important neoclassical buildings in Europe, designed by the Danish architect, Theophilus Hansen. The erection of the building began in 1859 and was completed under the supervision of Ernst Ziller in 1887.

Muses Hill / Philopappou Hill
Muses Hill / Philopappou Hill

The Philopappou Hill which is located across from Acropolis took its name from the Syrian philhellene consul Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, who was exiled in Athens between 75-76 and 87-88 A.D.

Collections of the Jewish Museum of Greece
Collections of the Jewish Museum of Greece

The Permanent Exhibitions at the Jewish Museum is divided into six floors and a good opportunity to learn about the history of Jewish life in Greece.

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

Periodical exhibition "PANOPLIES - The art of armor in Ancient Greece"
May
07
Tue
41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Nov
09
Sat
EKO Acropolis Rally 2024
Sep
05
Thu
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
May
08
Wed
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
11
Sat
RedRoom Nights
May
12
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
May
12
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Blue Bamboo (Thai Restaurant)

Blue Bamboo is a famous Thai restaurant in Ano Petralona. The open kitchen offers fresh food and you can watch the Thai cook preparing the tasty dishes. These are marked by the level of spiciness, and the cocktails and desserts are also a dream. 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

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by more

Avenue Mall Athens

Avenue is located on Kifissias Avenue in Marousi, right next to the exhibition center of Helexpo. It is a small shopping center that does not tire its visitors so as to do their jobs very quickly. Almost all or its shops are on 1 level. more

To Lexikopoleio (Bookstore)

A special kind of bookstore, because the owners know their profession and support the customers with valuable tips and recommendations. Here you will also find a large repertoire of foreign language books, especially French. Otherwise, the rule here is: rummage around to find the one or other gem. more

Bartesera

Bartessera occupies the entire arcade of Praxitelous, creating a casual cafe/bar with various seating areas for chilling out, cocktails and entertaining. In this multispace there are also exhibitions and great Dj-sets. more

Hubble Bubble (Cafe & Bar)

Hubble Bubble is more of a student-based café snack bar. Hubble Bubble provides live music gigs, sports events and game nights and a wide selection of hookah / shisha flavors. more

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