Tell Me You’re Greek Without Telling Me You’re Greek: 14 Everyday Giveaways
From parsley in ice cream tubs to coffee that lasts all afternoon, discover 14 Greek habits that give Greeks away—with affectionate humour.
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Athens Marathon 2026: History, Route, Records and Race Guide
The complete guide to the Athens Marathon 2026, covering its remarkable history, demanding route, course records, race-day transport and the best places to
Traditions/etiquette/history
28 October – Ohi Day: Why Does Greece Celebrate Its Entry into World War II Rather Than Its Liberation?
Greece celebrates Ohi Day on 28 October, marking its refusal of Italy's 1940 ultimatum. Discover why the Greco-Italian War, commemorations during the Axis
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Can Your Eyebrows Make You Look More Confident?
Raised eyebrows, closed eyes and a slight squint can change how confident someone appears. A University of Glasgow study reveals how facial movements
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Galaxidi, Greece: A Maritime Town Worth Exploring
Discover Galaxidi, a historic seaside town in Central Greece, known for its captains’ mansions, maritime heritage, sheltered harbours, traditional cuisine and scenic coastal
Life & Culture
The Pnyx: When the Birthplace of Democracy Becomes a Political Backdrop
Pnyx, Ancient Athens, Athenian Democracy, Greek History, Athens Archaeological Sites
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Nafpaktos Marks 455 Years Since the Battle of Lepanto
Nafpaktos commemorates 455 years since the Battle of Lepanto with a major re-enactment at the Venetian harbour on 10 October 2026, alongside historical
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Lake Doxa, Agios Georgios and Goura: A Day in Feneos
A late-autumn drive through Feneos takes in Lake Doxa, Agios Fanourios, the Monastery of Agios Georgios, local produce and the stone village of
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Edessa Waterfalls: Karanos, Lambda, Water Museum and Varosi
Follow Edessa’s water from Waterfall Park to Karanos, the cave, Lambda, the old mills and historic Varosi on a late-October visit.
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Mystras: A Complete Guide to Byzantium’s Last Great City
Rising above the plain of Sparta, Mystras preserves the palaces, monasteries, painted churches and fortified streets of a late Byzantine city. Discover its