Athens’ wine scene is exploding, offering diverse experiences for every palate. From intimate bistros to bustling hotspots, here’s your guide to the best wine bars in Athens, including some exciting discoveries. 1. Wine is Fine (Psyrri) Wine is Fine focuses on gently vinified wines, primarily Greek and French, with some selections from Portugal, Italy, and …
In the 1970s, German photographer Anna Wich (1949-1998) captured the pulse of Athens with a poetic eye, even in its gritty corners. One of her striking images freezes a moment in time at the junction of Panepistimiou and Korai streets – raw yet beautiful. Decades later, only one thing remains unchanged: the stately Soutsou House. …
Olympiacos won 96-86 against Real Madrid, solidifying their position as the EuroLeague frontrunner after 22 games. The Piraeus-based team extended its winning streak to seven, showcasing stellar performances from key players like Evan Fournier, who led with 28 points and five three-pointers. The Greek team dominated for 35 minutes, building a 20-point lead before Real …
Greece’s presidential election process begins Saturday, January 25, with Parliament Speaker Konstantinos Tasoulas expected to secure the post by the fourth round on February 12, requiring a simple majority of 151 votes. With New Democracy’s 156 MPs and additional support from the Spartiates and other independents, Tasoulas could gain at least 167 votes. Meanwhile, opposition …
The Ministry of Culture, through the Ephorate of Antiquities of Trikala, is undertaking the restoration and preservation of the structural elements of the western arm and northwestern tower of the acropolis at Ancient Pelinna. Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni stated: “Ancient Pelinna, located approximately 16 km east of Trikala, was one of the most prominent …
Greece has been chosen as the base of one of two hubs of the European Union’s secure satellite telecommunications program GOVSATCOM. The European Commission selected Greece to assume a central role in the implementation of one of the most critical security infrastructures of the EU, which will operate in Greece until at least 2051. Source …
In a remarkable feat, the 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece welcomed over 36 million passengers in 2024, marking a 6.4% increase compared to 2023. This translated to an additional 2.1 million passengers passing through the airports. The surge in passenger traffic was driven by a 4.7% rise in domestic flights (86,026) and a …
Cypriots who lost their savings during the 2013 banking crisis will finally begin receiving compensation this May, according to the island’s Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. This follows a recent meeting between the minister, President Nikos Christodoulides, and the Depositors’ Association of former Laiki Bank (SYKALA). A total of 13,000 applications for compensation have been submitted …
According to a court ruling in the case of Eleni Topaloudi’s murder in November 2018, one of the two perpetrators is ordered to pay 905,000 euros in compensation to the victim’s relatives. The compensation is for the mental anguish caused by the brutal crime, which involved the gang rape and murder of a student in …
The cooperation of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourism Agencies (FedHATTA) with the Chinese Consulate in Athens is being upgraded, with the aim of strengthening tourist flows from and to China and improving the conditions and the level of services provided. A meeting held on Tuesday between the president of FedHATTA, Lysandros …