A unique, engaging interface that allows visitors to relive their holidays in Greece and to make future plans by offering a glimpse of what this ancient yet contemporary destination can offer “Greece from Home’ developed by Greece’s Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization, Marketing Greece and Google aims to promote Greece...
Read moreFrom April 3, the Onassis Foundation uploads and shares images, discussions, sounds, emotions, sold-out shows, new podcasts, educational programs, virtual cinematic experiences, online courses, secret concerts on its YouTube channel. Take the best seat on the sofa and tune into the Onassis Foundation’s digital channel, with new content ma...
Read moreIf you needed to feel even more isolated than you already are, after the roads, it’s the skies that will be empty starting this Thursday as Aegean announces that it will temporarily halt all international flights until 30 April . The airline issued a statement on Monday stating that ‘given the extraordinary circumstances of th...
Read moreStarting at 6 am tomorrow morning until 6 April, all Greek citizens and foreign residents can leave home only for a few specific chores, or risk a 150-euro fine. We’ve outlined what you need to do but for more details please visit www.forma. gov.gr. The website will be up and running later this evening (after 9 pm). What you need to know before ...
Read moreWith an array of Lenten treats on offer, the 40-day pre-Easter abstinence feels more like indulgence than penance. A quick Insider guide to learning Lenten terms and dos and don’ts For Greeks, even fasting is all about food! In fact, Lent reflects the rich culinary repertoire of the country, relying heavily on seasonal veggies...
Read moreVassilios “Bill” Lefakinis, 86, founder of the first yacht charter company in Greece and longtime Philadelphia-area resident, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, of natural causes at his home in Sellersville, PA. Mr. Lefakinis, who was born in Athens, Greece and came to the United States as a 13 year old student on scholarship, bec...
Read moreWe’re excitedly celebrating our 20th anniversary this year, so get ready for a year packed with a truckload of memorable reads. Covering everything from art and design to travel and opinion, Athens Insider has thrived as an independent publishing house, with its unique brand of elegant visuals and engaging writing; it’s the type of magazine that no...
Read moreAs Greece gears itself for its ignominious third anniversary of a near-Grexit, tinderbox referendum and capital controls, Athens Insider investigates whether plastic has come here to stay or whether cash is still king. In stark contrast to countries such as the UK and Sweden, Greece has been card-averse, despite limited cash withdrawals a...
Read moreTripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence honors Greece's traditional culinary scene, elegant accomodations and unforgettable island excursions. Greeks should be delighted to learn that Greece has earned its place as TripAdvisor’s fourth “Most Excellent” tourist destination, following list-toppers Iceland, Ireland and the United...
Read moreThe Finance Ministry has recommended a revised bailout agreement that proposes the creation of an entity within the ministry that would update objective values as prior actions. Creditors have been urging the ministry to develop an automatic mechanism to revise objective values, which are property rates used for taxes, and the ministry is...
Read moreEurozone finance ministers will only approve the disbursement of Greece’s fourth loan installment after the Greek government has completed 88 pending prior actions, a European official said last week. As of now, 10 prior actions have been codified into law and the rest are either in stages of implementation or awaiting approval. ...
Read moreTechnology surrounds us. It pervades nearly every tangible object used in our day-to-day lives. Increase productivity with these simple tips for tech that everyone should know. Keyboard Shortcuts Using your mouse can be a huge waste of time, but if you don’t know about keyboard shortcuts and how to use them, it can seem like th...
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