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Thursday, 27 December 2018 07:00
Basic Greek For Traveling
Whether you’re traveling through Greece or have recently moved, it’s important to know a few Greek phrases, especially when it comes to saying ‘Hello’ or ‘thank you!’ Why Athens has put a list together of useful phrases for tourists (or expats) to use while you’re in Greece, along with spelling and pronunciation!
Basic Greek Phrases for Tourists
The Greek language is not an easy one to learn or pronounce. We’ve put together a quick guide with audio clips to help you along. Learning to say a few words like ‘hello’, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ is always a nice gesture when travelling anywhere in the world and the Greeks do appreciate the effort, however good or bad the attempt.
General Rules for Greetings
You would say ‘kalimera’ (good morning) up until 12:00pm, from here onwards ‘yia sas’ (hello) will be the standard greeting. You will hear ‘kalispera’ (good afternoon/evening) from late afternoon right through to the end of the day. If you are leaving a restaurant or passing by the hotel reception desk to walk back to your room, you would say ‘kalinihta’ (good night).
To read this article in full, and for spelling and pronunciation of popular Greek phrases, please visit: Why Athens
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Tuesday, 30 May 2017 07:00
Greek Architecture Firm Designs World’s First U-Shaped Skyscraper For NYC
Oiio Studio, founded by Ioannis Oikonomou, is a Greek architecture firm based in both New York and Athens. It has sparked global interest with their state-of-the-art design of the Big Bend, the world’s first U-shaped skyscraper.
If and when it will be built, it will span over 4,000 feet long which is almost twice as long as Burj Khalifa, standing at 2,722 feet tall.The Big Bend could be the world’s longest continual building and would forever change the architectural landscape of New York.
Oiio Studio also noted the challenges with the proposed project, one of the biggest being the curvature of the building and how an elevator would function to allow people transportation to the top floors.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
Photo Credit: Oiio Studio
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Monday, 29 May 2017 07:00
Cafes Amidst The Athenian Gardens
Finding a greenspace in Athens is harder than it looks, but thankfully, Culinary Backstreets searched for us and found a few delightful garden cafes, perfect for a coffee, tea, or snack.
Just behind Parliament lies the Ethnikos Kipos, or National Gardens, the indisputable green heart of the city. The gardens’ café sits at the Irodou Attikou entrance, with retro green tables arrayed symmetrically in the relaxing shade of the alleyway.
The Black Duck Garden, located on Klauthmonos square between Omonia and Syntagma, is housed in one of the city’s oldest surviving neoclassical buildings. Constructed in 1833, it was the temporary palace of King Otto and Queen Amalia. It’s an ideal getaway for a quiet coffee or a glass of wine paired with a Greek cheese platter.
Hidden behind high walls, away from the noise of the busy touristy area of Anafiotika in Plaka, the nonprofit Alumni Association of the School of Fine Arts (Enosi Ptichiouchon Scholi Kalon Technon), with its old marble statues and lovely details, has the artiest green courtyard in the city. The old-fashioned coffee-shop tables and the built-in benches under the tall, leafy trees contribute to a warm, convivial atmosphere.
To read this article in full, please visit: Culinary Backstreets
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Monday, 29 May 2017 07:00
Athens Converts More Streets Into Pedestrian-Only Zones
As of May 2017, residents and visitors of Athens will find two more pedestrianized streets in the city center. Cars will no longer be able to turn left from Voreos Street to Karoris and Agathonos streets. It is reminded that vehicles are allowed to enter Athinas Street only from the streets of Mitropoleos, Karagiorgis and Sofokleous.
The streets Agathonos and Karoris (up to Voreou Street) have been pedestrianized as part of the municipality’s program to restore the ‘commercial triangle of Athens.’ The sides of the this triangle are the three main squares of the city: Omonia, Syntagma and Monastiraki.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Travel Pages
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017 23:21
May 22 - Art + Culture = Athens
In this edition, a BBC article features Athens and the arts, a Greek cellist whose goal is to make you 'Smile' with his new music video, and one man's journey through Athens to experience first-hand the revival of the arts scene.
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017 23:09
May 16 - Spring Is In Full Swing
Discover 10 things to do on a Sunday in Athens, restaurants that are ideal for perfect nights out with the kids, and outdoor cinemas in the city that offer movie-goers the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a show under the stars.
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017 23:04
May 9 - News, Events & Destinations
Crete was chosen as 3rd most important place in the world by TIME Magazine, 12 Romantic Destinations for perfect getaways and a series of short videos that reveal the true beauty of Greece!
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017 22:55
May 2nd - People, Places & Traditions
Learn how the first of May is traditionally celebrated in Greece, tips and secrets to living well and being happy. Discover a street food venture in London serving authentic Greek Souvlaki and a cafe in the heart of Plaka that was selected by Conde Nast Traveler as a world favourite!
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017 22:20
April 25 - Getting Ready For Summer
Learn about the beaches in Greece that have been listed in the top three spots of the blue flag project, which destinations are ideal for family getaways, and tips to consider before buying Greek property!
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017 21:48
April 11 - It's All About Easter
Everything you need to know about the exciting things to do and see while exploring Athens, beautiful churches to see while celebrateing Easter, and how to host a perfect Greek Easter feast!
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