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Athens guide
Synagogues in Athens: Beth Shalom, Etz Haim, Chabad, the Jewish Museum and the Holocaust Memorial
Where to pray and what to see in Athens: Beth Shalom and the Romaniote Etz Haim on Melidoni Street, Chabad in Psiri, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Jewish Museum of Greece, closed for renovation until 2027.
Kosher food in Greece: kosher restaurants in Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Crete
Every kosher restaurant in Greece we found, with addresses and hours from official sources: Gostijo and Parakalo in Athens, Hashalom in Thessaloniki, Jerusalem in Rhodes and the Chabad tavern in Crete – plus what to do on islands without kosher food.
The Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens: A Visitor Guide
An overview of the history, collections, and development of the Jewish Museum in Athens, showcasing millennia of Greek Jewish heritage.
Meet Yana: Israelis in Athens no longer have to figure it out alone
Tavernas, yachts, kosher evenings, spa, day trips and airport transfers. Yana arranges it all in Hebrew, in one WhatsApp message.
Athens news
Athens Schools Stay Closed for Online Learning Due to Gas Odour
The Gkrava school complex in Athens will remain closed, with lessons shifting online, while authorities continue to investigate a reported gas odour.
Athens fire: Blaze breaks out at two textile workshops in Aigaleo
Firefighters are battling a large blaze at two textile workshops on Agiou Panteleimonos Street in Aigaleo, Athens. A 400-meter preventative evacuation was ordered due to heavy smoke and high heat.
Athens Metro Line 3: Evening Station Closures Announced
Infrastructure works on the Blue Line will result in early station closures starting at 21:40. A temporary bus service will be provided.
Greece: European Commission approves energy escape clause
The Greek Ministry of Finance announces the EU's approval of the specific energy measure for the country.
Athens: Short-Term Rental Demand Outpaces Summer in September
New data from AirDNA reveals that short-term rental demand in the Greek capital during September outpaced the summer peak months.
Greece Secures Initial US Approval for Advanced F-35 and F-16 Weapons
Washington appears ready to clear advanced weaponry for Greece's fighter fleet, driven in part by Athens shopping elsewhere, including Israel.