Strike on public transportation MON 21/01

Dear all,

Today is another day with strikes on public transportation. According to the information we have so far from Athens Urban Transport Organization S.A. the circulation of public transportation will be modified on Monday 21/01, more specifically:

MONDAY 21/1
Metro Lines (red&blue) - will NOT OPERATE for the WHOLE DAY
Train Line (green) - will OPERATE from 8:00 until 16:00
Tram Lines - will OPERATE from 8:00 until 16:00
Buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY
Trolley buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY

Disclaimer:
StayInAthens bares no responsibility in case of changes on the hours written above from Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA)

Have a great day,
Your! StayInAthens blog Team :)

Strike on public transportation TUE 01/01/13

Dear all,

2013 is getting closer and closer we have a last minute announcement though for all of you that are in Athens for New Year's Eve :)

According to the information we have so far from Athens Urban Transport Organization S.A. the circulation of public transportation will be on the 1st of January 2013, more specifically:

TUESDAY 1/1
Metro Lines (red&blue) - will NOT OPERATE for the WHOLE DAY
Train Line (green) - will NOT OPERATE for the WHOLE DAY
Tram Lines - will OPERATE NORMALLY
Buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY
Trolley buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY

Have a great

Disclaimer:
StayInAthens bares no responsibility in case of changes on the hours written above from Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA)

Have a great day,
Your! StayInAthens blog Team :)

Strike on public transportation WED-THU 19&20/12

Dear all,

According to the information we have so far from Athens Urban Transport Organization S.A. the circulation of public transportation will be modified on Wednesday and Thursday 19&20/12, more specifically:

WEDNESDAY 19/12
Metro Lines (red&blue) - will NOT OPERATE till 9am
Train Line (green) - will NOT OPERATE till 9am
Tram Lines - will OPERATE NORMALLY
Buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY
Trolley buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY

THURSDAY 20/12
Metro Lines (red&blue) - will NOT OPERATE for the WHOLE DAY
Train Line (green) - will NOT OPERATE for the WHOLE DAY
Tram Lines - will NOT OPERATE for the WHOLE DAY
Buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY
Trolley buses - will OPERATE NORMALLY

METRO LINES will NOT reach Athens International Airport during 19&20/12

Disclaimer:
StayInAthens bares no responsibility in case of changes on the hours written above from Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA)

Have a great day,
Your! StayInAthens blog Team :)

#TrackGR - The greek track of the week #1

Hello all,

Today we are going to present you one of the most played and famous greek tracks of 2012... because this is our way to introduce you more more into the greek reality that you are living each day in Athens.

So, let's GO!!! Click play on the YouTube video below and let us give you some information about the song that you have heard many times during your stay.


The track is called "Pio psila" (gr: "Πιο ψηλά", meaning "Higher") and performed by VEGAS band. VEGAS is a quit new greek group formed in 2008 and consists of three members: vocalists ZeRaw and Melina, and DJ Airth on the consoles. The reason that the song became so famous in Greece is basically the catchy sound and the optimist romantic lyrics.

Just to have a clue, the lyrics of the chorus in a free translation are going like this... "You are what I was looking for, every chance that I had to fall in love with someone, gimme your hand and feel my heart beating... I love you... make me go higher, come closer, hold my tight and kiss me to unlock my heart... kiss me because something new is about to start... kiss me... kiss me... kiss me..."

We hope that now you can enjoy even more the song during your Christmas holidays!

Have a great rainy day,
Your! StayInAthens Team

#AthensTip - tip#1 Cinema

Hello all,

You are already in Athens several weeks… you have explored the city, you have been to many parties and you feel like an Athenian… so, you feel like you want to go to the cinema but you thing that the ticket is quite expensive? Then we have a solution for you!

HOW YOU CAN DO THAT ? 

• Are you a COSMOTE user?

Send a blank SMS at 19019 (1euro/SMS) and you will receive a code that you can show on the cashier of Village Cinemas and get 2 tickets in the price of 1. The offer is valid only every Wednesday.

• Are you a VODAFONE user?

Send the word CINEMA via SMS at 54646 (0,5euro/SMS) and you will receive a code that you can show on the cashier of Ster or ODEON Cinemas and get 2 tickets in the price of 1. The offer is valid from Monday until Thursday.

• The CineMax multiplex cinemas, one located in Patission street near AUEB, are also offering 2 tickets in the price of 1, every Wednesday and Thursday. For the CineMax cinemas you just claim the offer on the spot and you do not need to do something more.

The offers mentioned above are not valid for 3D screenings.

Last but not least, do not forget that you can always claim for a student price ticket if available.

That’s it for this week, we do hope that you found our #athenstip useful!

Have a great day,
Your! StayInAthens Team