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Useful information Χρήσιμες πληροφορίες Athens Health & Safety Υγεία & Ασφάλεια στην Αθήνα
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Banks & Currency Τράπεζες & Συνάλλαγμα
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Useful Numbers Χρήσιμα Τηλέφωνα
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Public Transportation Μέσα Μαζικής Μεταφοράς
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Arriving in Athens Φθάνοντας στην Αθήνα
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ATHENS HEALTH & SAFETY ΥΓΕΙΑ & ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΘΗΝΑ
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EN In the event that you are injured or in need of medical attention while you are in Greece the National Health System of Greece is required to provide you with first aid and emergency services if you go to a public hospital or health center. Pharmacies are plentiful in Greece and offer a wide range of products ranging from over the counter and prescription pharmaceuticals toiletries & other medical supplies. They are open Mondays & Wednesdays from 08:00am to 02:00pm & on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 08:00am to 01:30pm & from 05:00pm to 08:00pm. To locate a pharmacy which is open on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays call the 1434 hotline. Health Care in Greece is provided by: • Private Hospitals & Clinics • Public & Private Rural Hospitals In case of an emergency call from a landline:
European Emergency Call Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Ambulance Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 SOS Doctors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1016 On-Duty Hospitals & Clinics. . . . . 1434 Pharmacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1434 Poisoning First Aid. . . . . . 210 7793777 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
wearing expensive jewellery. Be especially vigilant in areas like Omonia, Monastiraki, Piraeus, Syntagma and the Acropolis - generally where many tourists/ people congregate.
Tap Water / Νερό Βρύσης
Banks / Τράπεζες
EN Water quality in Athens is very good so drinking water from the tap in Athens and in most major cities of Greece is perfectly safe. Drinking bottled water on most islands is advised. GR Το νερό της βρύσης στην Αθήνα είναι αρκετά καλής ποιότητας και μπορείτε να το πίνετε άφοβα.
EN Most international banks are represented in Greece and their main branch offices can be found in Athens. Banking hours are: Mon - Thur: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Fridays they close at 1:30 pm. Some banks are open until later, such as: Alpha Bank: Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm / Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm • Kolonaki: 2 P. Ioakim str [MAP 2. E5] • Psychiko: 214 Kifissias ave [MAP 4. IV4] Eurobank: Mon-Fri: 10:00am – 5:30pm / Sat: 10:15am -3:00pm • Maroussi: The Mall Athens [MAP 4. IV3] Piraeus Bank: Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 8:00pm / Σαβ: 10:30am-3:00pm •Syntagma, Stadiou & Amerikis str [MAP 2. D4] GR Οι περισσότερες τράπεζες έχουν σταθερό ωράριο Δευ-Παρ 8:00πμ έως 2:30μμ & τις Παρασκευές έως 1:30μμ.
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EN As in most major cities of the world with heavy tourist activity pickpocketing and minor theft is a common occurrence. But with various safety precautions it can be completely avoided to a large extent. When on the metro and other public transport always wear a money belt and keep valuables in a backpack. Avoid
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BANKS & CURRENCY ΤΡΑΠΕΖΕΣ
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