"I come from Brazil - Rio de Janeiro - and came across your site while I was looking for information about my trip. I just returned home from my first time in Athens and i wanted to write to you to share my great experience...

Of course we all have learned about the history of Greece and the importance of Athens to the world. I know what many of the sites look like and remember many of the 'facts'...

I have also heard all the news reports that tell us how bad things are in Greece and this made me expect the worst...

But visiting Athens is nothing like the facts! I found a city that was as full of 'today' as it was of 'yesterday'. A city that made me feel happy... I remember walking through the Plaka in the mornings and wish I was still there!

I can share that I have recently gone through a breakup and have been feeling unhappy (yes even in Brazil!). I guess I came to Greece hoping to get away from that and wishing to be inspired.

Now back at home, I can tell you that I felt inspired. I heard the stories of difficult times from some locals, but i felt a special energy in the air ( not to mention amazing food!) that made waking up on the morning something to look forward to.

I feel changed by Athens. And charged. I want to say to everyone who lives there to feel lucky for living there and never to take it for granted that you live in such a place.
I can't wait to return!

Thanks for the chance to write in your site!

Silvia"

Until next week,

Jack

In this weekly space, keep up with ‘Jack’ as he navigates daily life in Athens… Anecdotes, stories, hits & misses, the good, the bad and, well, the rest…

After five years of successful collaboration, this season the Michelin awarded chef is present daily and prepares all the delicious dishes which are served in the restaurant. He also follows closely every detail, educates his team and offers a unique gastronomic experience to customers. Every day gourmet dishes are prepared, with ingredients from Greece, France and Spain, combined with organic products, at reasonable prices. Eat at Miltons, with a warm, pleasant atmosphere also has tables outside on the sidewalk and the pedestrian street and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coffee, desserts and savory snacks are served all day.

Address: Adrianou 91, Athens
Phone: 210 3249129

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Some 600,000 individuals stand to benefit from the rise in the threshold as they declare incomes between the current tax-free level of 9,550 euros and 12,000 euros.

A new, more favorable settlement plan was also announced for the repayment of expired debts in 100 installments. The new plan provides for the inclusion in the scheme of debtors who owe more than 1 million euros, who were hitherto not allowed to benefit from the repayment plans. The number of 100 installments will also apply to those owing more than 15,000 euros, who to date had to pay in a maximum of 72 installments. Furthermore, the level of each installment will depend on the income of each debtor.

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