29 March 2026

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Education International Education (IB, AP)

Greece Emerges as a Top Choice for South & Southeast Asian Students

Greece is stepping out of the shadows as a compelling European study destination. According to the white paper “Greece 2025: Europe’s Emerging Destination for South & Southeast Asian Students” by MSM Unify and Study in Greece (SiG) the country now offers a strategic combination of European academic recognition, affordability, and a lifestyle that resonates with

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Life & Culture What’s on

Jeff Koons’ Balloon Venus Comes to Athens in a Dialogue Across 28,000 Years

An upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens will place a monumental Jeff Koons sculpture face to face with one of humanity’s earliest artistic symbols. From 19 March to 31 August 2026, the Museum of Cycladic Art presents Jeff Koons: ‘Venus’ Lespugue, marking the first public display in Greece of Balloon Venus

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Life & Culture What’s on

Current Exhibitions at EMST: What to See Before They Close

If you are an expat living in Athens or visiting the city, the National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMST) offers a rich programme of Greek and international contemporary art. From immersive installations and sculpture to photography and socially engaged artworks, EMST is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in modern culture and artistic innovation.

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Life & Culture What’s on

Listening to the Forest: Vincent Munier’s The Song of the Forests in Athens

🇫🇷 This article is also available in French below CINÉMA RENDEZ-VOUS SINA Preview screening of The Song of the Forests by Vincent Munier Cinema-goers and lovers of the natural world are invited to a preview screening of The Song of the Forests (Le Chant des forêts), the latest documentary by the acclaimed French wildlife photographer

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Life & Culture Shopping, beauty, and fashion

L’ADIOPIS: Greek Luxury Natural Skincare Inspired by Ancient Beauty

L’ADIOPIS: Ancient Greek Beauty Meets Modern Skincare Beauty in Greece has always embraced nature, balance, and time-honored rituals. L’ADIOPIS luxury natural cosmetics, an award-winning Greek brand, embodies this philosophy through high-quality skincare that blends ancient Greek traditions with modern science. Each product is designed to nourish, protect, and rejuvenate the skin while reflecting the elegance

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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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Guides Traditions/etiquette/history

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,

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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

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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

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