Greek History Explained: A Clear Timeline for Expats & Foreign Residents
Greek History Explained: A Clear Timeline for Expats & Foreign Residents If you are an expatriate or a foreign resident in Greece, learning
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Easter in Greece: The Ultimate Guide to Greek Orthodox Traditions (2026)
Understanding Pascha Greek Orthodox Easter, known as Pascha, crowns the celebrations of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The word “Pascha” derives from the Greek term
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Vergina Royal Tombs & New Aigai Museum: A Full Journey Through Ancient Aigai
Xpat.gr recently traveled to the Vergina Royal Tombs at ancient Aigai—the royal metropolis of the Macedonians. Join us as we explore the world-famous
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Greece Golden Visa Trends: From Rapid Growth to a New Equilibrium
As of the end of 2025, Greece’s Golden Visa programme supports 79,056 valid residence permits. This is not just an annual figure —
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World Greek Language Day: Why This First Celebration Matters
World Greek Language Day: Why This First Celebration Matters
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Deep Mani: A Genetic Time Capsule In Mainland Greece (New Study)
At the southern tip of the Peloponnese, the Mani Peninsula has long stood apart from the rest of mainland Greece. Defined by harsh
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Europe’s Oldest Wooden Tools Found in Greece Reveal Early Human Ingenuity
Europe’s oldest known wooden tools, dating back around 430,000 years, have been uncovered at Marathousa 1, a Middle Pleistocene site in the Megalopolis
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When the New Year Really Begins Around the World
As the world prepares to welcome 2026, many people associate the New Year with the familiar countdown of December 31. Yet globally, the
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Zero-Click Searches on the Rise, Critical Thinking on the Downfall
As a proud member of Generation X, I can’t help but reflect on how my experience with searching for information has changed over
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Double the Language, Stronger the Mind: How Bilingualism Delays Alzheimer’s
Being bilingual is a common characteristic among immigrants living in multicultural countries, offering valuable social benefits, such as ease of integration and the