Authenticity, Fit, and the future of UCAS: Expert Commentary from HALO Education
UK univeristies admission advice
Education
International Education (IB, AP)
Guides
Traditions/etiquette
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 that transliterates the Hebrew word “pesach,” meaning Passover. Pascha is the most ancient and significant festival in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead after the crucifixion. Often called Resurrection
Guides
Moving to Greece
New Year’s Resolutions for a Fresh Start: Tips – Expats Greece
New Year’s Resolutions for a Fresh Start: Tips – Expats Greece Happy 2026! For expats living in Greece, setting thoughtful New Year’s Resolutions can support personal growth, emotional well-being, and a sense of belonging in your new home. To help you make resolutions that are realistic, actionable, and aligned with life in Greece, we’ve compiled
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Moving to Greece
Moving to Greece 2026: The Ultimate Expat Guide
Moving to Greece 2026: The Ultimate Expat Guide Moving to Greece in 2026 involves multiple steps — residency permits, tax numbers, social security, banking, healthcare, property, and taxes. This comprehensive guide consolidates official information, practical advice, insider tips, and links so that expats can navigate Greek bureaucracy confidently.Whether relocating for work, retirement, investment, or remote
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Traditions/etiquette
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 beginning of the year unfolds across a wide range of dates. Shaped by lunar calendars, religious traditions, agricultural cycles, and astronomical events, New Year celebrations reveal how differently cultures understand time, renewal,
Escapes
Seasonal
A Journey Through Time: The Royal Tombs and the New Central Museum Building of Aigai in Vergina
Xpat.gr visited Vergina, ancient Aigai—the royal metropolis of the Macedonians—to explore the Museum of the Royal Tombsand the New Central Museum Building of the Polycentric Museum of Aigai,a journey we now share with you! Table of Contents Click any item below to jump to the relevant section of our museum journey. Our Museum Journey The
Education
International Education (IB, AP)
Applying to UK Law: UCAS, LNAT and Application Anxiety
The summer of real choices is upon us, and it brings with it a season of decisions and possibilities. By Zoe Xydia For the last four years, I’ve been continuously asked, “What do you want to study?” or “Where are you thinking of going for university?” – whether it was at school, by family, or from
Life & Culture
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 the years. Remember those days as kids when we wrestled with heavy, moldy encyclopedias, hunting for the nuggets of knowledge we desperately needed? And then there were our student days in the
Life & Culture
What’s on
Experience the August Full Moon in Athens: A Night of Culture and Wonder
August full moon free activities in Athens
Education
Teachers talks
Teachers Talk Episode 1: The Secrets of Teaching
Strategy & the Ethics of Education Welcome to the first episode of Teachers Talk—a space where education meets heart, strategy, and purpose. I’m Tatiana Tsironi, an IB Literature teacher, writer, blogger, and advocate for lifelong learning and ethical education. I’m thrilled to be launching this new series, where I sit down with educators, experts, and