Over a hundred archaeological sites, historical monuments and museums in Greece will open their doors to the public for the August Full Moon, on 19 August 2024.
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The Olympic Flame Ceremony In Athens Greece – 26 April 2024
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.
2nd Sacred Music Festival In Athens Greece April 2024
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.
The Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony 2024 – Ancient Olympia Greece
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.
General Strike In Greece – Wednesday 17 April 2024
On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, there will be a big general strike in Greece. Among others, the strike will affect ferry routes throughout Greece, and transportation in the Athens area.
Tickets For The 2024 Athens Epidaurus Festival On Sale
The Athens and Epidaurus Festival has announced its schedule for Summer 2024. Performances will take place in several venues in Athens and Epidaurus in Greece.
Greece: Temperatures Soared During The First Quarter Of 2024
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.
Greece Increases Golden Visa Threshold To 800,000 Euro
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.
Taxi Strike In Athens Greece On 27-28 February
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.
Tractor Protests In Athens Tuesday 20 February
On Tuesday 20 February, Greek farmers will demonstrate with tractor parades in front of the Parliament at Syntagma Square, Athens. Greek farmers have been protesting for a few weeks, asking for better conditions in the farming sector.