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Athens, Greece

Population 3507000

Dialing Code Country: 30

Major Industries Shipping, Petroleum, Tourism, Services

Electricity 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Did You Know? Athens has given the world three of mankind's greatest philosophers: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.

Orientation Athens, with its eight historic hills, is located on the southeastern edge of Greece. The Saronic Gulf borders it from the south, providing quick access to the Greek Islands. Thessaloniki

Local Expert: Denise

Denise is a specialist in International Education and has lived in 13 different cities throughout the globe so far.  Her love for different cultures and learning drives her to travel constantly,...

 
May 16, 2008
Local News

International Museum Day

This Sunday, May 18th, many of the museums of Athens are taking part in the celebration of International Museum Day.  Each year the International Council of Museums (ICOM), selects a theme.  In Athens, there will be guided tours and educational programs in the museums and, best of

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May 09, 2008
Local News

Mini Weekend Cruises to Italy!

You can now savor a weekend experience with a thematic cruise on board "Superfast" ferries and visit Italy!  "Superfast" ferries have started mini cruises you can treasure during your weekend. 

On May 16th - 18th you can enjoy a mini...

May 05, 2008
Dining Review

MAMMA MIA - Here we go again...

One of our favorite musicals of all time is coming to town!  "Mamma Mia" will be here on May 6th through the end of the month.  The show opens at the Badminton Theater in Strato's Park in Goudi.  This show is sure to draw fans from all age groups! 

It is a fun

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May 02, 2008
Local News

May 1st - Gathering of May in Kavouri

As in many countries, so in Greece, May Day is celebrated as Labor Day and as the day to go into the countryside to gather flowers and greenery to decorate houses and welcome the new season.  That is...if you don't choose to join the protest for worker's rights in the city's center. 

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April 28, 2008
Dining Review

Let's Get Out of Reality...and Travel Back in Time

The new cultural center named "Ellinikos Kosmos" (Greek World) currently has three exhibitions running.  I went and saw the "Brain" exhibit last month and it was informative, creative and multi-lingual, for those of you wanting to practice your language skills, as I

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