15 October 2026
Life & Culture

New Lighting for the Acropolis Promenade in Athens

New lighting brings a warm evening glow to Dionysiou Areopagitou and Apostolou Pavlou, with 125 new poles designed by Eleftheria Deko and funded by.

Life & Culture, What’s on

EMST Athens Wins the European Museum Academy Art Museum Award

Athens’ National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) has won the European Art Museum Award 2026. Here is why it was recognised, what to see.

Life & Culture, What’s on

Day of Spanish Cinema in Athens: El desencanto

Instituto Cervantes de Atenas marks the Day of Spanish Cinema with a free screening of Jaime Chávarri’s El desencanto on 6 October.

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What happens when the child you've spent eighteen years preparing for independence finally leaves for.

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Private Universities in Greece: The 11 Non-State University Branches Explained

A clear guide to Greece’s 11 non-state university branches, including their locations, indicative degrees and.

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New Rules for School Trips in Greece 2026–27: Mobile Phones,

Greece has introduced new school-trip rules for 2026–27, covering mobile phones, consent, travel-agency checks, costs.

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Six Degrees with the Best Job Prospects in 2026

Which degrees offer the strongest employment prospects? We compare six fields using evidence from the.

Education, International Education (IB, AP)

Starting University Abroad: What First-Year Students Wish They Had Known

Receiving an offer from a university abroad can feel like the biggest hurdle has been.

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