Latest news from Athens.
With bullion surging 4.1% in a single session and the euro climbing to 1.1440 against the dollar, Athens residents face a rare window to rethink savings, mortgages and long-term wealth — and one local entrepreneur is already showing how.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
Risk appetite flooded back into equities on Friday, yet the simultaneous surge in bullion and bitcoin suggests investors are hedging against something they cannot quite name.
Finance4 July 20264 min read
As the Greek capital's real estate sector continues to thrive, experts weigh in on the similarities and differences between the current market and the 2021 boom cycle.
Property4 July 20262 min read
From the shaded lanes of the National Garden to the coastal stretch at Flisvos, Athens has more low-stress cycling infrastructure than most residents realise — you just need to know where to look.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Forget the folk wisdom about phones ruining your sleep — the science is messier, more specific, and far more useful than you've been told.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Athens classrooms are quietly adopting meditation and mindfulness training — here's where it's happening and what parents should know.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
From Monastiraki bar staff to Laiko Hospital nurses, tens of thousands of Athenians work against their own body clocks — here's what sleep science says they should do about it.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
From the Acropolis slopes to the pine groves of Philopappos Hill, early risers are reclaiming Athens' green spaces — and the science says they're onto something.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Researchers are mapping the neural changes triggered by regular meditation practice — and the findings are reshaping how Athens wellness centres approach mental health.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
While central districts remain pricey, emerging neighbourhoods offer savvy buyers the chance to capture double-digit returns without the tourist hotspot premium.
Property4 July 20262 min read
From the noise of Monastiraki to the blue-light glow of late-night coffee shop screens, Athenians are losing hours of sleep they cannot afford to lose.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Athens has some of the world's most storied streets for contemplative wandering — here's how to use them.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
From the slopes of Lycabettus Hill to the seafront path at Flisvos, the capital's outdoor fitness infrastructure has quietly grown into one of the city's most democratic health assets.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
From Monastiraki to Kolonaki, Athenians are turning to ancient breathing methods to cut through the noise of modern city life — and the science backs them up.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Athenians are sleeping less than they think they need to, and their phones are a bigger part of the problem than most will admit.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
From Kifissos riverfront paths to the shaded lanes of Pedion tou Areos, Athens has more beginner-friendly cycling options than most residents realise.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Athens may thrive on late-night energy, but sleep researchers say a structured 60-minute pre-bed ritual could be the city's most underrated wellness tool.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
From rooftop sessions in Kolonaki to riverside sits in Monastiraki, Athens has more places to quiet your mind than you might think.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read