Text, photos: Nikitas Karagiannis

1 Athens, Monastiraki: Distribution of cooked food for the poor and homeless, an initiative of the social kitchen ‘The Other Man’ (volunteers who cook and provide food)

2 Athens, Abyssinia square: Students stressed about their exams are gathered to study together.

3 Athens, Gazi: The number of restaurant and fast-food increased during the period of crisis, despite the fact that many face a decrease in their bookings.

4 Athens, Syntagma: Even older people are trying to discover and take advantage of the benefits of modern technology.

5 Athens, Elaionas: Startup companies are multiplied rapidly, such as the Truckbird company of Yiannis Papageorgiou, a platform for transporting goods.

6 Athens, Agios Panteleimonas: Fans and players of billiard game meet in the historic billiard Athens Billiard Academy to play, get informed and have fun.

7 Athens, Technopolis: Either being with friends or alone, more and more young people are satisfied with the communication they have through their mobile phones and social media.

8 Athens, Monastiraki: According to survey results, those who prefer relationships with no commitments and obligations reach 47%.

9. Athens, Ermou Street: The city is awash with new music groups that meet in the streets and squares to share their talent with passers-by.