On 26 April 2024, the Olympic Flame will arrive to Athens, Greece. Afterwards, it will depart for Paris, where the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted. Here is how to see the Olympic Flame Ceremony in Athens. The Olympic Flame Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium On April 26, the Olympic Flame, which was lit in Ancient Olympia and has been travelling to all corners of Greece, will reach Athens, the Greek capital. Its final destination will be the Panathenaic Stadium, where the Handover Ceremony to France, which is hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, will take place. The flame will then continue its j ..read more

The 2nd Sacred Music Festival in Athens Greece will take place on 28-30 April 2024. Here is how to enjoy these unique music performances. Athens Greece 2nd Festival of Sacred Music If you are in Athens Greece on 28-30 April 2024, do not miss the 2nd Festival of Sacred Music. Featuring well-established artists, this unique Festival will take place across several venues in Athens. The Festival will run on 28 April (Palm Sunday), 29 April (Holy Monday) and 30 April (Holy Tuesday), just a few days before Greek Easter 2024, which will be celebrated on 5 May 2024. Under the artistic direc ..read more

Can you drink tap water in Greece? The short answer is, it depends on the area. Here is some more information if you are wondering if it’s safe to drink tap water in Greece. Is it OK to drink tap water in Greece? Is tap water in Greece safe to drink? This question always pops up on Greek travel forums, and there’s no single right answer. The quick answer is that it depends on the area.  Overall, you can generally drink tap water around mainland Greece. Tap water is absolutely safe for drinking and cooking in urban areas, plus smaller towns and many of the villages on the mainland.  W ..read more

On Tuesday 16 April 2024, the Olympic Flame will be lit in Ancient Olympia in Greece. The Flame will then travel around Greece, and eventually reach Paris, where the 2024 Olympics will be held. Here is how to watch this unique ceremony. Olympic Games 2024 – Lighting the Olympic Flame in Greece This coming Tuesday, April 16, the Olympic Flame ceremony will, once again, take place in the site of Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, Greece.  This unique ceremony, which happens once every four years, will kick off the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. After the Flame has been lit, it will travel arou ..read more

Winter 2023 – 2024 was the warmest one ever recorded for Greece, with temperatures in certain areas of the country exceeding 32 C (89.6 F). At the same time, the average sea surface temperature globally has increased. The warmest winter ever recorded in Greece The winter of 2023-2024 stands as the warmest ever recorded in Greek history. During the first quarter of 2024, temperature records were continuously being shattered. During the months of December 2023, January, and February 2024, temperatures were recorded at notably high levels for the season. Temperatures in some areas of the country ..read more

On 31st March 2024, Greece will increase the Golden Visa threshold to 800,000 euro in many areas of the country. Listing a Golden Visa property as an Airbnb will not be allowed. Golden Visa Greece – Threshold increases to 800,000 euro The Ministry of Finance in Greece has announced the new requirements for the Golden Visa program. The most notable change involves increasing the threshold to 800,000 or 400,000 euro, depending on the area. There is also a minimum property size requirement of 120 square meters. According to the Minister of Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, the following requirements ar ..read more

A few photos of Karpathos island in Greece, to complement our Amazon guidebook about the beautiful island!  Karpathos photos Here is a small selection of Karpathos photos. Kyra Panagia beach The port town, Pigadia Olympos village Diafani port town Landscape in Northern Karpathos Women at a local bakery Olympos, between the sea and the sky Sheltered beach in Amoopi A woman in traditional attire Colors of Karpathos View of Pigadia port town Statue of the woman of Olympos Boat from Diafani port to Saria island Achata beach Makarounes, local handmade pasta, drying in the sun Hik ..read more

The 96th Oscars Ceremony is just around the corner! Let’s recall all the Greek people who have won the precious statuette. And the Oscar goes to… With the 96th Academy Awards ceremony coming up in Los Angeles on March 10th, Greece is on the edge – and there’s good reason for it! This year, two Greeks are vying for the Golden Statue: Yorgos Lanthimos, nominated for Best Director and Best Picture for “Poor Things” Yorgos Mavropsaridis, nominated for Best Film Editing, again for “Poor Things”. Also, a Greek-American, Nikos Karamigios, is competing in the Best Picture category, for “American Fic ..read more

On Wednesday, 28 February, there will be a big general strike in Greece. Among others, the strike will affect flights throughout Greece, and transportation in the Athens area.  Strikes in Greece on 28 February On Wednesday 28 February, be prepared for disruptions due to a general strike in Greece. The strike will affect transportation in Athens, and not only. Here are the services that will be affected in Athens: Athens urban metro: Still waiting for announcements. The article will be updated when there are any new announcements. Athens airport metro: 24-hour strike.  Suburban railw ..read more

Taxi drivers in Athens, Greece, are planning a 48-hour strike, on February 27th and 28th. This decision was communicated by the Athens Taxi Drivers Association, known in Greek as SATA. Taxi strike in Athens Greece If you are in Athens Greece on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 February, note that taxi services will be disrupted due to a strike organized by the Athens Taxi Drivers Association. This industrial action will impact taxi operations both within the city and for journeys to and from Athens International Airport. Visitors and residents should plan accordingly and consider alternat ..read more