As a two-time Booker prize-winning author of over 50 books, Margaret Atwood has distinguished herself as one of the most important living authors of our time. Her groundbreaking future dystopia, The Handmaid’s Tale, remains a literary centerpiece in the wake of recent political dissent. The infamous red and white costume has been donned by women fr...
Read moreGet an ouzo and mention the name of a party leader to your Greek friends. You might be surprised what happens next. Since you’re hungry for details, here are some pointers to help you navigate a conversation that could be loud, contentious and fun. Elections are basically a national sport, so join in! Greece may be a full-fled...
Read moreA committed oenophile and wine scribe for decades, Constantinos Stergides gives a 5-minute masterclass on the Great Greek Grape. What do you do? And how long have you been organizing Oenorama...
Read moreBrown Hotels transforms its lobbies into an art gallery with the unique curation of Art Athina and featuring the most exciting contemporary artists in Greece. From 16 March to 26 April, Brown is collaborating with Art Athina to create a wandering art gallery in an unconventional space. The pop-up exhibition takes over the lobb...
Read moreAlbanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's office might be a busy enclave of frenzied activity, but we now know that it is a colour-soaked one too! His exhibition titled Improvisations at the Zappeion features art made from documents on A4 paper, as well as calendars and other objects from his desk, giving political artistry a whole new meaning. ...
Read moreWhat: Now established as an important date in the cultural agenda of the city, the French Film Festival, as every spring, brings the best of French cinema to Greece. Watch this space for highlights and the behind-the-scenes news on the 23rd edition of the festival. Romance, action, drama, comedy, suspense and even bone-chilling horror – t...
Read moreAthens once enjoyed a wide network of cinemas that delivered magic to every neighbourhood, but those theatres are fast disappearing. Tyler Boersen explores the threat to the famous City Ideal and examines the role that historic cinemas could play in the redevelopment of the city centre. Cinema is magic. Shoulder to shoulder wi...
Read moreThe Athens Chapter of Democrats Abroad Greece serves the American community to make sure their voices are heard back in the States. It brings together trans-Atlantic travelers, students, long-settled Greek Americans, and digital nomads who care about US democracy and each other. On Wednesday, March 22, connect with new friends and...
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Read moreFans of The English Patient will soon get their wish to see Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche reunite on screen for the first time in 25 years. The pair will star in star in a Bleecker Street production on Homer’s ancient classic “The Odyssey”, The Return directed by Uberto Pasolini. The film is planned for release in 2024. R...
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Read moreWhat: Maria Iliou's documentary film and accompanying photographic exhibition at the Benaki Museum revisits the sensitive subject of the The Megali Idea or the Great Idea - the irredentist concept of establishing a Greek state that would include the large Greek populations that were still under Ottoman rule, after Greek independence. Through widely...
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