Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Clean Monday in Greece

Clean Monday is not only a religious observance but also a cultural event that celebrates the onset of spring, embracing renewal, cleanliness, and spiritual reflection. Clean Mond...

Clean Monday in Greece

ATHENS NEWS

After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans
After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans

The action comes 5 months after the worst rains in Greece flooded its fertile Thessaly plain, devastating crops and livestock and raising questions about the Mediterranean country's ability to deal with an increasingly erratic climate. Under EU rules, countries need to update once in six years their flood managemen...

U.S. Embassy networking event brings together disability rights advocates and organizations
U.S. Embassy networking event brings together disability rights advocates and organizations

It also aimed at fostering dialogue and partnerships between U.S. and local stakeholders in the field of disability rights. The event, which was fully accessible and included signature interpretation, was held on Wednesday morning and facilitated networking among organisations by introducing a "speed-dating" format...

Shipwrecks found off Aegean island
Shipwrecks found off Aegean island

Since 2019, the National Research Foundation’s research team, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, has conducted four research missions on the island, using archaeological and historical evidence, sources, and references ranging from Homer’s Iliad to recent years. The shipwrecks date from 3000 BC, the Classi...

Moody's maintains Ba1 rating for Greece, one step below investment grade
Moody's maintains Ba1 rating for Greece, one step below investment grade

According to the rating agency, the challenges for the Greek economy include a big current accounts deficit, while the size of the tourism and shipping sectors make the economy vulnerable to external shocks and any improvements to economic resilience by expanding the export base will take time. A continuation of ec...

"A pin does not fall" at the country's Carnival & March 25th getaways
"A pin does not fall" at the country's Carnival & March 25th getaways

Where the Greeks will have a Clean Monday Starting with the carnival destinations, which traditionally star with high occupancy, Patras, Xanthi, Skyros, Rethymnon, Naoussa, Kastoria, Tirnavos, Kozani, Ioannina, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Amfissa, Kalamata, Galaxidi and Corfu will attract Greek visitors from every corner of...

New costumes presented for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony
New costumes presented for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony

The changes were showcased at a grand event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee on Tuesday, where the HOC thanked the sponsors and supporters of the Greek team, presented High Priestess Mary Mina and new ceremonies' composer Dimitris Papadimitriou, as well as the new black-and-white robes that will be worn by the p...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Hera
Hera

Raised by the Titans Oceanus and Tethys, Hera was Zeus's wife. Her role as the supreme Goddess was to be the one that protects marriage, childbirth and especially married women.

Hellenic Cosmos
Hellenic Cosmos

Hellenic Cosmos (I.M.E.) is a massive Cultural Center of the Foundation of the Hellenic World that provides visitors with innovative ways to learn about the rich history of the country through interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art applications of modern technology (like virtual 3D tours of ancient sites in the famous "Dome of Tholos").

Break The Chain Festival
Break The Chain Festival

The Break the Chain Festival started its activity in 2015 and for consecutive years offers the world information on serious issues related to exploitation, human trafficking, and modern-day slavery.

Marathon Lake & Dam
Marathon Lake & Dam

The artificial lake of Marathon is a lake created in 1926 for the purpose of collecting water for the water supply of Athens. It was formed by the erection of the Marathon Dam at the junction of the streams of Haradrou and Barnaba and a few kilometers from the town of Marathona of Attica.

Playmobil Fun Park Athens
Playmobil Fun Park Athens

Playmobil Fun Park in Kifissia, is a unique space of entairtenment with creative games, specially designed for children from the ages of 18 months to 12 years.

Major Arteries of Athens
Major Arteries of Athens

Coming and going to and from the center of Athens, there are three main arteries that are most useful.

Athletic Festivals & Events in Athens
Athletic Festivals & Events in Athens

Already in ancient times, sports competitions and sports festivals were held in honor of the goddesses. Many the current sports have their origins in ancient Greece, and even today, almost every month of the calendar year different sports events take place in the greater Athens area.

Shopping in Kolonaki
Shopping in Kolonaki

The commercial activity of Kolonaki focuses mainly around Filikis Etairias Square, and on the streets of Skoufa, Kanari, Tsakalof, Anagnostopoulou, Solonos, Lycabettus, down to Voukourestiou Street.

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

"Kouluma 2024" at the Municipality of Kifissia
Mar
18
Mon
KAPSIMI masquerade party
Mar
17
Sun
Sankara ''Magic Is Believing'' at the Gialino Music Theatre
Mar
23
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1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Mar
20
Wed
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Mar
23
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RedRoom Nights
Mar
24
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Mixer Latin Night
Mar
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Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Peri Lesvou

On Athinas Street, between Omonoia Square and Monastiraki Square, there is the grocery store of Peri Lesvos. Authentic traditional products from Lesvos and Limnos from pasta, honey, ouzo and wines to cosmetics made by the hands of Island’s more

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer has a large variety of clothes, shoes, accessories, coats, jackets, sweaters and pajamas.. You come here to get a pair of pantyhose and end up buying a body lotion, a bra, cute slippers and you still feel a little stingy. more

Elias Gi (Restaurant)

"Eleas Gi" is the title of a legendary Greek story of the honored "olive tree". Therefore, everything is cooked with extra virgin olive oil, which is always added at the end, so we as to offer the authenticity of the Greek cuisine where indisputably 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

Cycladic Art Museum Shop

The Cycladic Art Museum Shop sells quality souvenirs based upon the Ancient Cycladic style of art. Among the items you may find are recognizable reliefs and sculptures, jewelry and printed works. more

O Glykis (Kafeneion)

In its yard, under the trees, in the middle of the Plaka area, "O Glykis" (def. "The Sweet) serves ouzo and the classic Greek appetizers. The Rekoumis family has made this a popular hangout for students simply via word of mouth. more

I Palia Fava (Tavern)

"I Palia Fava" (def. "Old Fava") is a tavern with the purpose to carry you to Athens of olden time, with decorations that remind us of the well-known taverns of the 1970s and excellent homemade food with fresh ingredients. more

OK! Anytime Market

At the "Ok! Anytime Markets", a variety of starter products such as milk and food products, care items, groceries and essential products are available. The small (90-120 m²) ones are well laid out and have flexible opening hours. Many stores are open 24 hours, others at least until late evening hours. more

 

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