Sophocles’ Electra at Poreia Theatre examines questions of injustice and power
How relevant is Greek mythology to the moral dilemmas we face today? In Tarlow’s powerful staging of Electra at the Poreia Theatre, the play atte...
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Greek Independence Day in Athens
Grab your best viewing spot as Athens rolls out the pomp and pageantry...
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What we Mean to Animals: A Future with Fur, Feathe...
Why Look at Animals? A Case for the Rights of Non-Human Lives is not ...
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3 Great Literary Gift Ideas for the Grecophile in your Life
Books are the gifts that keep on giving. Share the joy of Greece with someone you love this Christmas with one of these fantastic Greek-themed publications that make perfectly “novel” presents. Stephen Fry: Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold Fans of storyteller Stephen Fry’s wonderfully droll and elegant delivery will ado...
Read moreFestive Finds at GB Corner Gifts & Flavors
Step past the Nutcrackers standing guard at the entrance, ushering guests into a world where old-world elegance meets modern festive flair. In the Lobby, an awe-inspiring eight-metre Christmas tree steals the spotlight, glowing with holiday magic and setting the mood for a season of indulgence, celebration and beautifully crafted moments in...
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Athens Tales: a polyphonic hymn to the eternal, ever-changing city
What: The Athens launch of Athens Tales, a portrait of the city through its writers, published by Oxford University Press. Created by translator and Athens resident Joshua Barley, this anthology brings together eighteen short stories from the last hundred and fifty years of the city's history. Some of the writers are well-known authors...
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Plyta: Honest Cuisine Made with Love
When four acclaimed chefs decide to cook together, the results can go one of two ways. Either it’s a culinary brawl, or it’s the sort of harmonious partnership that delivers dishes with emotional heft. Plyta, the new joint venture of the Akra and Cookoovaya teams—Periklis Koskinas, Giannis Loukakis, Marios Korovesis and Spyros Pediaditaki...
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Meet you at George, The Lobby Bar!
Athens has a chic new meeting point - and it’s impossible to pass through Syntagma without being tempted inside. George, The Lobby Bar, at the King George Hotel, is the sort of all-day destination that effortlessly draws you in, whether you’re stopping for a sharp morning espresso, sliding into a booth for a midday meeting, or settling in...
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Give Thanks and Celebrate in Style this Thanksgiving in Athens!
Gather your loved ones, share a toast, and indulge in the most festive, mouthwatering spread in town. Whether you're craving tradition or looking to savour some fresh takes on holiday classics, Athens has everything you need to make this Thanksgiving unforgettable. Thanksgiving at Hotel Grande Bretagne: Elevate Your Holiday Vibes ...
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The 2025 Athens City Christmas Bazaar Guide
Tis the season to be jolly, and tis the season for Christmas Bazaars! As the Christmas lights flicker on and the December chill drifts in, watch the city transform into a vibrant hub of holiday celebration! Explore markets throughout Athens while supporting charities, small businesses, and talented artisans from around Greece. ...
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Maya & Samar Premieres at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Premiering at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival on November 4, Maya & Samar brings together director Anita Doron (The Breadwinner) and writer Tamara Faith Berger (Lie With Me) in a bold meditation on the transactional nature of most human interactions. The film unspools in Athens — that eternal crossroads of exile and reinv...
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Cast Aside the Clouds Celebrates Forbidden Love at the Thessaloniki Film Festival
Selected for the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Cast Aside the Clouds tells the story of Love as Defiance. Faith as Resistance. These are the twin forces at play in Cast Aside the Clouds as Layla, a young Bahá’í woman, and Sasan, a secular Muslim doctor, fall in love under the watchful eyes of a repressive regime in modern...
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