Academic and performance artist Sam Albatros presents his second book titled Dad, I want you to be ashamed of me (Μπαμπα, θελω να ντρεπεσαι για μενα) at the Athens Literary Salon, organised by Athens Insider as part of the Athens City Festival on May 21 at Insider Terrace. The author lives in London and appears in public always wearing a...
Read moreA Real Cream come True: In hipsteria lane, on Archelaou, Vicky and Igor’s cool little, ice-cream shop keeps it real. They bring their gelato expertise – along with lightness and joy to Maraboo. You know they're on to something by the steady stream of regulars that throng to it, even in the winter! The best antidote to sweltering weather, Marabo...
Read moreIf you've got a green thumb, this might be the time to flaunt it and win prizes for your effort in greening the city. The City of Athens and This is Athens with Organization Earth, launch the city's greenest competition to make the Greek capital a more sustainable city. Named “Greening the Grey”, the competition invites Athenians to “bring ...
Read moreThe electrifying This is Athens-City Festival kicks off on May 1 and keeps the party going all the way until June 2. This isn't just an event; it's a movement. A gathering of like-minded souls coming together to celebrate diversity and the rich tapestry of our Athenian community. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the This is Athens C...
Read moreCelebrated chefs Jerome Serres and Yiannis Baxevanis come together at Mykonos Theoxenia's Apanemi restaurant to add a little bit of shine to the island's dining scene. It is a scientific fact that magnums make meals more fun, so I was primed for a good experience when I arrived at the Mykon...
Read moreWhat to expect: The Athens Singers perform Cherubini's Requiem in C Minor at the War Museum Amphitheatre, conveniently located near the Evangelismos Metro Station. The Requiem in C Minor is a dramatic and moving work composed in 1815. Admired by composers such as Beethoven, Schumann and Berlioz, it was considered to be a masterpiece of its kind. A ...
Read moreWhat's On: Secure a seat for Bill Bailey's comedy extravaganza, Thoughtifier. If you're up for a night of unconventional comedy, comic songs and some batty instrumental experiments with a dash of British wit, book your tickets now! This time, the beloved British entertainer will be regaling Athenians with his upcoming performance at the Pallas The...
Read moreExarcheia, the animated and graffiti-soaked neighbourhood in the heart of Athens can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Small business owner Lina Damianidou gives us a look into her Athens, her Nook, a vintage boutique with a curated repertoire of handmade & reworked objects. What do you do? With sustainability and ci...
Read moreNestled in the vibrant heart of Athens, in a Stadiou arcade (stoa), Wild Poppies emerges as a beacon of pulsating musical delight, drawing both locals and travellers alike. Its vivdly-hued, inviting ambiance, bathed in blood reds and verdant greens, sets the scene for an exquisite pan-Asian dining experience. [gallery ids="121...
Read moreFor the third year in a row, Athens Insider curates a new series of conversations with international literary luminaries on May 27 and May 28, 2024 as part of the Athens City Festival. Athens Insider continues with its Literary Salons with international literary luminaries as part of the Athens City Festival at two different v...
Read moreNikos Karathanos reclaims his exalted place in the Athenian culinary pecking order with inventive comfort food at Ateno, a restaurant-deli housed in a stunning 19th century building in the old commercial district. Ateno feeds our rekindled love for childhood favorites and homey foods with sophisticated “newstalgia” and transports us to o...
Read moreSlated for a radical makeover by 2023 Pritzker winner, Sir David Chipperfield, the National Archaeological Museum has been slighted for the more popular Acropolis Museum. With exhibits spanning from the Stone Age to the Roman era, Tom Hall recommends a mandatory visit to take in one of the world’s most impressive collections of anci...
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