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From live music and lively parties to art exhibitions and festive markets, here are five exciting ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Athens

Hoteliers point out that this success is being achieved despite the competition from short-term rental services like Airbnb.

The quake was the second strongest over last 24 hours, with a 5.3R quake off the island of Santorini recorded in the evening.

On average, car drivers and their passengers who venture out onto Greater Athens’ roads will spend roughly half an hour in the vehicle to cover a distance of 10 kilometers

Leading this week’s cinematic lineup is The Brutalist, an Oscar contender with 10 nominations and a three-time Golden Globe winner

From the timeless melodies of Gilad Atzmon’s Bass-Less Quartet to the evocative fusion of the Harris Lambrakis Quartet, jazz enthusiasts have two unique opportunities to enjoy the intimate atmosphere of live performances this weekend

'Royal watchers' across the globe are looking to the nuptials in Athens on Friday, as media attention has also focused on Nikolaos' nephew, Constantine-Alexios, who recently acquired Greek citizenship and will reportedly serve in the country's armed forces

Greece is set to experience wintry weather, with temperatures remaining at least 6°C below seasonal norms until mid-February.

"The energy of the streets, the cinematic tension in fleeting moments..." – these are the driving forces behind John Vlahakis’ work, which will be presented in black-and-white photos at Blank Wall Gallery this Friday, scheduled for February 7–12

Notably, in 2024, Athens’ main airport entered the top 10 European airports for the first time in its history, according to Eurostat.

Strategies to maximize Greece's yachting tourism potential take center stage at the 4th Panhellenic Yachting Conference on Feb. 20-21

Individuals in need can contact the the Municipality of Athens’ 24-hour helpline at 1595 for more information and guidance before heading to the club.

Thessaloniki will also see rainy weather, with temperatures between 7 and 15°C and winds 3–6 Beaufort.

The goodwill of founder and major shareholder Evangelos Marinakis, strong fundamentals, and a sound investment plan

Greece’s foreign ministry on Friday welcomed the unanimous adoption of UNSC Resolution 2771 to renew the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another year. “By virtue of Resolution 2771, the Security Council sends a strong message, reaffirming its support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General to resume the talks, […]

Greek police have ordered the temporary shutdown of the “Evangelismos” Metro station, with trains passing through without stopping as they expressed concerns the scheduled protests by anti-authoritarian and anarchist groups might lead to clashes with far-right groups. Authorities requested the suspension of the station’s operation in the wider area as a demonstration is being held […]

Greek police will effect temporary traffic restrictions on Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2, due to film shootings on Panepistimiou Ave. and Riga Feraiou Street in central Athens. Vehicular traffic will be temporarily and gradually halted from 6:00 PM on Saturday until midnight on Sunday in the following areas within the Municipality of Athens: […]

Non-Western gems, Oscar contenders, and compelling documentaries bring a diverse lineup to Athens' movie theaters from January 30 to February 5.

In Athens, partly cloudy skies will alternate with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will range from 11–18°C.

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, according to initial estimates, shook the greater Athens-Pireaus area at 17.55 (15.55 GMT) on Thursday afternoon. Later estimates by the Geodynamic Institute in Athens gauged the quake at 4.4 on the Richter scale. The quake was pinpointed at some 45 to 48 kilometers northeast of downtown Athens, […]