A Summer of Sound: How Live Music is Defining Athens’ Creative Identity
From the redeveloped warehouses of Votanikos to the historic stages of Plaka, independent venues are proving to be the city's most vital cultural engine.
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Federal Climate Adaptation Grant Cuts Leave Athens Infrastructure Vulnerable
The cancellation of the Urban Resilience Fund threatens key mitigation projects in Plaka and Gazi.
Federal4 July 20262 min read
Government announcements and what they mean: The July 4th austerity shift
A surprise holiday briefing from the Federal Treasury signals a permanent freeze on major infrastructure projects across the capital.
Federal4 July 20262 min read
Athens Rental Vacancy Rate Hits Record Low as Renters Face Brutal Competition for Shrinking Stock
With available units across Kolonaki, Exarcheia and Pagrati dropping below 2%, would-be renters are losing bidding wars to buyers who can't afford to buy — and the numbers explain why.
Property4 July 20263 min read
The Best Wind-Down Routines Backed by Sleep Science
Discover how Athens residents can improve their sleep health with evidence-based relaxation techniques
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Journaling as a Mindfulness Tool: How to Start
Discover the benefits of journaling for mental wellbeing and learn how to incorporate it into your daily routine with Athens' local mindfulness experts
Wellness4 July 20262 min read
Where to Find the Best Parkrun Near You in Athens
Athens has more free, timed 5K options than most residents realise — here is how to find the one that fits your Saturday morning.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Screen Time and Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows
New science is dismantling the simple 'put your phone down an hour before bed' rule — and Athens's wellness community is paying attention.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Yoga Styles Explained: Which One Suits Your Lifestyle
From fast-paced vinyasa to restorative yin, Athens' growing studio scene offers a style for every body — here's how to find yours.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now?
With mortgage rates stubbornly high and asking prices in Kolonaki and Koukaki still climbing, Athens renters may be sitting on a better deal than they think—at least for now.
Property4 July 20263 min read
What Build-to-Rent Developments Offer Athens Tenants Amid Affordability Squeeze
As home ownership retreats further out of reach for many in Athens, purpose-built rental communities promise security, amenities – and higher monthly costs.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Athens' Best Outdoor Pools and Rock Pools for Serious Lap Swimmers
From the sea lanes off Vouliagmeni to the municipal lido at Glyfada, the capital's open-water options are drawing fitness swimmers away from crowded indoor lanes.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Shift Workers and Irregular Sleep: Practical Strategies for Athens's Around-the-Clock Workforce
From the night nurses at Evangelismos Hospital to the bar staff closing down Exarchia at 4am, Athens's irregular-hours workers are losing sleep — and the science on how to get it back is sharper than ever.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Walking Meditation: How to Turn Your Daily Walk into Mindfulness
Athens has the ancient streets, the hills, and the light — here's how to use them to build a serious contemplative practice, one step at a time.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Athens Build-to-Rent Boom: What the New Developments Actually Offer Tenants
As buying a home in Athens drifts further out of reach for most residents, purpose-built rental complexes are promising a different kind of stability — but the numbers deserve scrutiny.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Screen Time and Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows
Athenians are reaching for their phones before bed, but mounting evidence links late-night scrolling to poorer sleep—here’s what the science reveals and what the city’s wellness experts are doing about it.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Yoga Styles Explained: Which One Suits Your Lifestyle
From Hatha to Vinyasa, a guide to finding the perfect yoga style to fit your busy Athens lifestyle
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Shift Workers and Irregular Sleep: Practical Strategies for Athens's Night Owls
From Piraeus port workers to Exarchia bar staff, thousands of Athenians are running on broken sleep — and the science says it's catching up with them.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
The Hidden Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss
While visitors queue for the Acropolis, Athenians have quietly claimed a network of shaded trails, ridge paths and neighbourhood green corridors that most guidebooks never mention.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Proposed Ilioupoli Rezoning Could Redraw Athens Suburbs
Athens city planners unveil sweeping changes for Ilioupoli, raising hopes and concerns over density, affordability, and green space.
Property4 July 20263 min read
The Science Behind Mindfulness: What It Actually Does to the Brain
New neuroscience is confirming what Athens's meditation community has quietly practised for years — and the findings are reshaping how clinicians think about stress, pain, and attention.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Meditation Practice in Athens
With stress levels rising across urban Greece, meditation studios and free outdoor sessions in the capital are making it easier than ever to sit down, breathe, and begin.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Metro Extension to Eleonas Is Turning a Former Industrial Wasteland Into Athens' Next Commuter Suburb
A long-promised transport upgrade is finally reshaping land values and residential demand west of the city centre, and buyers are already moving faster than planners anticipated.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Athens Residents Push Back on New Development, as Builders Defend Expansion Plans
As polished renderings meet street-level resistance, both sides lay out their case on shaping the city's future.
Property4 July 20263 min read
Regional Rental Markets Outpace Athens in Affordability Stakes: Capital City Gap Widens
Rising costs in central Athens drive renters and buyers to look towards regional hubs like Patras and Larissa for relief.
Property4 July 20262 min read
Shift Workers and Irregular Sleep: Practical Strategies for Athens's Night Owls
From hospital wards in Goudi to restaurant kitchens in Monastiraki, Athens's round-the-clock workforce is paying a steep biological price — and sleep specialists say there are concrete ways to fight back.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Rent Where You Live, Buy Where You Can: The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Athens
With Kolonaki rents climbing past €2,000 a month and entry-level apartments in Kallithea selling for under €120,000, a growing number of Athenians are splitting the difference — renting in desirable neighbourhoods while buying investment property elsewhere.
Property4 July 20263 min read
The Hidden Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss
While visitors queue for the Acropolis, Athenians are lacing up their shoes for a parallel city of trails, ravines, and pine-scented ridgelines most guidebooks don't mention.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Breathwork Techniques for Instant Calm During a Stressful Day
Discover how Athens' wellness community is turning to conscious breathing practices to reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing
Wellness4 July 20262 min read
Shift Workers and Irregular Sleep: Practical Strategies for Athens
From Monastiraki bar staff to Laiko Hospital nurses, Athens's round-the-clock workforce is sleeping badly—and the city's wellness community is finally responding.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read