There are a number of television stations in Greece, both state and private owned. Most carry many English-language programs and movies. On the same station at 07.40, the news is presented daily in English, French, German and Arabic. While in Greece you can pick up the BBC World Service, Deutsche Welle, Radio Canada International and the Voice of America. A wide variety of spectator sports and recreation await the visitor to Athens.
Soccer heads the list as the nation's favorite sport followed by basketball.
Major hotels in town offer swimming pools open to the public during the summer months. Greek time is GMT plus two hours. Modern Greek is the national language, although English and French are spoken widely and German is used in business circles. Shops and public services will be closed on the above days.