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What's On | Feb 2021
The SNFCC online audio series is dedicated to emblematic works of the global literary scene from the last two centuries, which tell tales from the lives of “everyday heroes” from the past. Eminent Greek actors invite the SNFCC’s online audience to join them on a journey through important versions of the human adventure, distinguished for ...
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City Life | Feb 2021
An impromptu visit by a photographer to a synagogue in New York sparked a quest to document the history of the Romaniote Jews, a millennia-old population with traditions dating from ancient Greece and Rome. Explore one of the oldest Jewish Communities in existence and its presence in New York City at this immersive virtual exhibition.
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What's On | Feb 2021
WHAT: Figs and Honey and Sailing. The Breeder presents Luke Edward Hall’s first solo exhibition in Athens with new works on paper alongside paintings and ceramics. The exhibition furthers the artist’s explorations around existing interests which include but are not limited to Greek mythology, art history, interior design, fashion and antiquity.
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Food & Drink | Jan 2021
Food and drink nursed so many of us through the endless endurance test that was 2020. But as our first anniversary of living with covid looms, how might our food fixations evolve over the coming year? From zero waste menus and cannabis cocktails to ingenious meat substitutes and robot servers, here are our hot predictions on what we’ll be...
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Culture | Jan 2021
After the rollercoaster ride of 2020, we could all do with a Hercules-sized helping of good luck in our lives this year. Ancient customs that claim to elevate your Γούρι (Gouri) – your luck - are still widely practised in Greece. We share some trusty Greek tips for courting Lady Luck all year long.
Charmed: The Gouri
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City Life | Jan 2021
Through good times and bad, we can always count on sugar! Enter the posh patisserie, a welcome new urban trend to tickle all our senses - not just our tastebuds. With an interior décor to rival a boutique hotel, Ourse in Glyfada flaunts a refined ambience every bit as delectable as their upscale festive treats. Clean lines, Tiffany-inspir...
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City Life | Dec 2020
You know it’s Christmas when the fir trees lining the SNFCC canal get bathed in golden light. Magical. Elevating. Uplifting. As every year, SNFCC rolls out its festive line-up. Entry to the park is free and expect everything from classical music from the Greek National Opera to Marayevas.
Christmas Tales return to the Ligh...
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City Life | Dec 2020
Described as the 'sun-drinking poet,' the late Nobel laureate Odysseas Elytis will be honoured with a permanent home dedicated to preserving his poems, photographs and texts on the corner of Dioskourou and Polygnotou streets in Plaka. Considered one of the most acclaimed poets of the 20th century, Elytis was born on Crete in 1911 and passe...
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Food & Drink | Dec 2020
How to enhance your festive menu and balance the abundance of different tastes, textures and flavours without letting the wine underwhelm or outshine the meal? Panagiotis Fragkos, brand ambassador and co-owner of Vibo wine bistrot and bar and Amanda Kondinou, Sommelier, provide their sug...
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News | Dec 2020
The second lockdown in Greece was initially meant to last until November 30. An extension upto December 7 followed. The Greek Government has now taken the decision to extend lockdown measures until (and including) January 7. The cases in Greece have been galloping since late October, necessitating these stringent measures.
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City Life | Dec 2020
For better or for worse, our homes have been both sanctuary and fortress this year - so dont they desrve a festive treat too? There's nothing like wall art to inject instant personality or ramp up your style cred and mood. Eva Theofanidis of PrintSin, an online gallery that showcases Greek and international artists, picks out a dozen spirit...
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City Life | Dec 2020
2020 desperately needs some Christmas cheer. Thankfully, Netflix is handing that feeling out in spades as the days get colder and shorter, and lockdown blues get harder to fight off! Here is your guide to every new Christmas movie on Netflix to make you feel merry and bright this season.
Holidate
For people who believe all ...
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