According to the Institute for Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) INSETE, the number of available short-term rental accommodations—Airbnb-type beds—exceeded 1 million for the first time in 2025, hitting a milestone in April. This data reflects the expansion of the tourism base in the short-term rental sector. In January, available beds were at 947,000 (+101,000 from 2024), […]

Greek capital named among the best destinations for a 2025 getaway with your girlfriends

From Wes Anderson’s latest visual feast to iconic re-releases and a rich selection of Spanish-language cinema, this week Athens cinemas offer a compelling variety for all tastes

Metallica's one-night show comes after a 16 hear hiatus from Greece and will mark their fifth appearance in the country

The large and unified marine park in the Ionian Sea is reportedly far along in terms of studies, technical aspects; south Aegean park more fragmented

From natural wine pioneers to bistros with Michelin-level menus, there’s a glass for every palate and a table for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re here for a night or a month, these are the spots in Athens that turn drinking wine into a cultural experience.

The move by the Egyptian judiciary also entails the prospect of seriously upsetting Greek-Egyptian relations, as it completely contradicts the expressed personal assurances by Egyptian President el-Sisi in Athens earlier this month.

A high-profile trial opened in Athens involving seven defendants accused of illegally obtaining EU agricultural subsidies.

Upgrade works on Athens Olympic Sports Complex are budgeted at 61.35 million euros with the project scheduled to be completed by July 2026.

Stargaze, dance, and dream under the stars at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center's summer Full Moon Sleepover series — pets welcome!

Following opening night performances at Pireos 260, the Rosanna Mailan Orchestra brings infectious Latin grooves to the Square

The Greek taxi drivers union is demanding tax reforms, tougher regulations, and fairer treatment amid escalating tensions with government.

The tremor was strongly felt across a wide area, including Attica, the Peloponnese, and Central Greece, with residents in multiple towns and cities reporting that they were woken up by the quake.

On May 27, experience the magic of Orquesta Típica Misteriosa Buenos Aires—Argentina’s foremost tango orchestra—in a one-night-only performance in Athens

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis met with the EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Net-Zero Emissions, and Clean Growth, Wopke Hoekstra, in Athens on Monday. The two men discussed major European challenges, including green transition, boosting industrial competitiveness, and tax fairness. More specifically, the agenda of talks focused on streamlining EU climate policies and implementing Pillars […]

The EMY noted that the bulletin would be updated within 24 hours based on evolving weather conditions.

Remembering Bojangles’ legacy—and meeting the Athenian artists keeping American tap alive

A young man was kidnapped near Athens on May 6. The abductors demanded €25,000 in ransom and received part of it before the victim managed to escape.

The Average Daily Rate (ADR) for hotels in Athens climbed to 136.24 euros, reflecting a 5.6% rise.

This week’s film lineup brings star power, festival favourites, and iconic re-releases to Athenian cinemas—led by Tom Cruise’s gravity-defying return in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which premiered to fanfare at Cannes last week and now opens nationwide. Meanwhile, Leos Carax delivers an introspective cinematic essay, and a celebrated French classic returns to theatres in a powerful reissue.