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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Greek spring and flower-carpeted hillsides
One of the upsides post-lockdown was that it compelled car-obsessed Athenians to appreciate nature in the brief window allotted for daily constitutionals. Nike Morgan is happiest when walking on the hillsides, photographing the wild flowers of Greece. Here, she charts some of her most colourful discoveries - such as the fatal pink colchic...
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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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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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Eyes on the Prize – The G & A Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize in Crete
Tom Hall went to Agios Nikolaos in Crete to see the launch of the G & A Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize with Danae Stratou and found a magical world where the boundary between gallery and hotel is wonderfully blurred. Time spent at the Minos Beach Art Hotel and the recently renovated Minos Palace Resort, across the sparkling Mi...
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Preserving Hydra’s Artistic and Musical Heritage: A Conversation with Ekaterina Juskowski
As a curator and founder of Mnemosyne Projects, Ekaterina Juskowski is committed to preserving Hydra’s creative spirit, the island’s artistic heritage, local traditions, and musical landscape. She blends historical research with modern artistic expression, creating immersive experiences that celebrate the island’s local community. We spok...
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Geco: Mediterranean Soul Meets Modern Swagger
Geco, the Gatsby Hotel’s sprawling restaurant, has flung open its sleek, urban doors to reveal a dining experience that has depth and sincerity. Don’t be distracted by its exuberant floral décor. The real story here is the magic happening in the kitchen. Executive Chef Panagiotis Flakas, and consultant chef Georgianna Hiliadak...
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Sip and Celebrate: 3 Sparkling Greek Wines to Lift Your Spirits
Tom Hall finds new reasons to embrace effervescence, raising a glass to 2025’s existential complexities with three of Greece’s freshest sparkling wines worth celebrating. Apparently champagne shipments fell by nearly 10% in 2024 and that was before all this confusing tariff malarkey which will surely put le chat amongst le pig...
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