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The bars and tavernas of ancient Greece, known as kapeleia, were the mainstay of popular life in ancient cities. The Ancient Greek elite preferred to drink at private parties known as symposia. The Greek symposium was a key Hellenic social institution....

A crackdown on Greek nightclubs, bars and restaurants since July 8 has made it illegal to stand, dance or mingle.

Greece is open to welcome tourists back to the country but a shortage of waiters is the latest challenge to its catering industry.

Greeks are now allowed to dine, have a drink, or enjoy their coffee indoors, as the ban due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted as of Saturday, Restaurants, cafes, and bars opened again on May 25, but patrons were...

Since reopening on May 25, following the nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus, restaurants and bars in Greece have reported enormous drops in revenue during their first week in business. The intake of restaurants has dropped 80 percent,...

A gunman opened fire on two shisha bars in the western German city of Hanau, killing at least eight people and injuring several others, police say. The shootings took place around 22:00 (21:00 GMT) on Wednesday. In both places the...

As surprising as it may sound, the recently reinforced universal smoking ban in Greece's public places has been strictly enforced and thousands of Greek smokers seem to be abiding by the new law. This new -- for Greek society, at least...

"The World’s 50 Best Bars,'' the annual list that celebrates the best bars in the world, has included for yet another year two Athens bars which are well-known for their quality services to the Athenian public. The website publishes an...

If you are visiting Athens, you are just minutes away from the beautiful Athenian coastline. This is a hot spot for Greeks during the summer months, as it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sea and...

Athens, the Greek capital, is well known for its vibrant bar scene and one of its hundreds of pubs just received special recognition. "The Clumsies" bar, located in downtown central Athens close to Syntagma Square, was ranked as the world's 22nd best bar...