Athens may not boast as many Michelin star restaurants as Tokyo or Paris, but it is fast acquiring a reputation as a gourmet destination. At a time when Greek restauranteurs have been tested in more ways than one, the 2021 Michelin Awards offer a glimmer of hope. Spondi If any more proof were needed that Greece’s gastronomic s...
Read moreAlekos Fassianos whose poetic approach to Greece's cultural heritage, so masterfully embodied in his instantly recognisable, faux-naif, colour-soaked paintings, has died at the age of 86. Fassianos’ artistic appeal lies in the fact that his work makes one imagine a life with warm, southern sunshine, a carefree, leisurely pleasure, and the...
Read moreLove is in the air. Enjoy Qatar Airways’ Valentine's Day offers with fares from €369. Enjoy Qatar Airways’ Valentine's Day offers with fares from €369. Share special moments with your loved ones and plan the perfect vacation with the World’s Best Airline. Explore remarkable destinations from dreamy tropical islands w...
Read moreWHAT: Indulge in some quality festive browsing at the Meet Market’s annual Christmas extravaganza spread across 10 days with 150 stands of creations and innovations from local designers, artists, producers and collectors, plus yuletide festivities, non-stop djs sets and the chance to shop for your loved ones. Alongside the Meet Market, there will a...
Read moreFrom Lebanon to Sweden, Athens Insider draws up a list of all the Christmas bazaars in Athens. Shop for gifts for loved ones and feel the warm, fuzzy spirit of Christmas. Joyeux Noel at the French School! WHAT: Plunge into the spirit of Noel with French Christmas specialties, wines, cheese, toys, decorations and home-baked ...
Read moreTenia Christopoulou discusses her peripatetic memoir and debut publication, Lords of the Dance with Sudha Nair-Iliades. A compelling read, Lords of the Dance takes its readers on a wide-ranging journey over several continents, whilst delving deep into the fundamental questions. What does it mean to remember? What does it mean to endure? ...
Read moreBAFTA and multi-award winning artist Alison Jackson explores how photography, the cult of celebrity, the media and the internet have transformed our relationship to what is real. On the eve of her upcoming exhibition in Athens, where she presents her ‘never seen before’ Disaster Series and her director’s cut video from the exclusive Dura...
Read moreA comprehensive primer aimed at professionals that guides us through the world of baked goods and other desserts, from time-honored classics to fanciful creations by star pastry chef Spyros Pediaditakis. Notebook: Pastries for Restaurants is an authoritative, friendly bake-shop bible contains fascinating mini-lessons on food science, il...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreWhat: This Greek National Opera production, based on a famous novel by Nikolai Leskov - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk - and directed by French actress Fanny Ardant, is an operatic treatise on the status of women in provincial pre-revolutionary Russia. Dmitri Shostakovich’s stirring music evokes their plight. When: From October 10 to October ...
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