All you need to know about doing Lent like a Greek
With so many Lenten treats on offer, the 40-day pre-Easter abstinence feels more like indulgence than penance. Here’s Insider’s guide to navigati...
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Come to Greece’s Biggest Carnival in Patras….
The carnival of Patras is one of the events not to be missed in Greece...
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Immerse Into Greek Tradition
Ash Monday long-weekend at Costa Navarino 8-11 March 2019 The Westin Resort Cos...
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George Zongolopoulos: The Vision of Public Sculpture
WHAT: An exhibition exclusively dedicated to public sculptures, installed in Greece and other countries, by this iconic artist. As part of this exhibition, eight sculptures will go on display in outdoor areas in the Agora and the Rear Agora. Twelve more sculptures – four of them for the first time – will go on display at the 4th-floor atrium ...
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Iggy Pop and James and Shame
Release Athens 2019 Release Athens 2019 is excited to present one of the greatest names in all of rock’n’roll, the one and only Iggy Pop! Iggy Pop will be in Athens on Saturday, June 8, at Water Plaza, to prove that he is worthy of his grand legacy and a staple performer in today’s rock’n’roll scene. He brings an unmatchable amount of energy and e...
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Bubble Jam
WHAT: Teenagers are always being told to stay off their cellphones, but this interactive installation forces teens to do the opposite. Made for teenagers 12+, “Bubble Jam” creates a digital stage where participants are asked to think about their place and interactions on the World Wide Web. What are the implications of being so connected to one ano...
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An Unexpected Romance with Lanthimos’ Dystopia
Think of Yorgos Lanthimos’ films and the adjectives that spring to mind aren’t necessarily entertaining or life-affirming. They’re more likely to be disturbing, dystopian, unwatchable or plain WTF. And yet, Yorgos Lanthimos' tragicomic royal drama The Favourite is a delightful consolidation of his recurring themes: the corrosive effects o...
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A Mediaeval Greek Dynasty Saga
A fascinating read on an oft-ignored facet of Greek history – the role of the influential Komnene dynasty in the Byzantium’s battle for survival. John Carr’s latest work, published by Pen and Sword, is as engaging as it is enlightening. In case you were all wondering why our very own John Carr has been absent from these pages ...
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Epiphany Explained
January 6 marks one of the most cathartic and cinematic moments on the Greek Orthodox calendar. Many visitors to Greece at this time of year are charmed to witness the millennia-old spectacle of Epiphany. Men and boys, (traditionally), leap into icy waters to be the first to retrieve the Cross thrown by an Orthodox priest, as part of the ...
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How to Get Lucky (And Stay Lucky!) in 2019
After the bumpy ride of 2018, we could all do with a little more luck in our lives this year. Ancient customs that claim to elevate your Γούρι (Gouri) – your luck - are still widely practised, especially around New Year. Here are the most popular ways to usher in good luck and fortune for 2019. Plus, Insider shares a few trusty Greek tips...
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