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
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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
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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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Oktoberfest 2026 in Athens: Beer, Pretzels and a Taste of Bavaria in Marousi
Oktoberfest returns to the German School Athens on 10 October 2026 with beer, pretzels, German food and family-friendly activities in Marousi.
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Rachel Feinstein’s Fates: Greek Mythology Reimagined in Athens
Greek caryatids, ancient funerary steles and painted vase scenes inspire Rachel Feinstein’s first exhibition in Greece. Fates brings sculpture, mirror paintings and works
Escapes
Greece’s 74 MICHELIN Key Hotels: The Complete Guide
Greece’s latest MICHELIN Key selection recognises 74 hotels, from island retreats to city stays and mountain accommodation. Browse the complete list, including nine
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Moving to Greece
Insurance in Greece for Expats: Health, Car, Home and Travel Cover Explained
A practical guide to insurance in Greece for expats, covering health, car, home and travel insurance, EU and non-EU rules, ENFIA reductions, residence-permit
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AthensWay: Athens’ New App for Parking and Bus Information
AthensWay, the City of Athens’ new free app, brings parking payments, live bus information and other travel services together in one place. It
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Celebrated British Authors Ian McEwan and Julian Barnes Are Coming to Athens
Booker Prize-winning authors Ian McEwan and Julian Barnes will appear at Megaron in Athens to discuss their latest books this autumn.
Education
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 official websites.