29 June 2026

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Life & Culture Whatโ€™s on

Frida Kahlo | Beyond the Icon | The Immersive Experience in Athens

Frida Kahlo | Beyond the Icon From 6 February to 31 May 2026๐Ÿ“ Athens โ€“ “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Centre๐ŸŽฅ 600 mยฒ screen | ๐Ÿ”„360ยฐ projections |๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Virtual Reality | โ–ง Digital Art From 6 February to 31 May 2026, Athens hosts an ambitious digital exhibition dedicated to one of the most compelling figures of modern

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Life & Culture Whatโ€™s on

Alexis Akrithakis exhibition Athens 2026: A Must-See Cultural Event for Expats in Greece

The Alexis Akrithakis exhibition Athens 2026 is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, drawing the attention of art lovers, travelers, and the growing expat community in the Greek capital. Hosted at the iconic Benaki Museum, this major retrospective showcases 250 artworks, making it the largest exhibition of Akrithakisโ€™ work in more

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Life & Culture

Greece Ranks #1 on International Livingโ€™s 2026 Global Retirement Index

For many approaching retirement, the question isnโ€™t just whether to retire abroadโ€”itโ€™s where to retire overseas. Rising costs of healthcare, housing, and daily living in many countries have made overseas retirement an appealing and practical option. This year, Greece jumps to the #1 spot in International Livingโ€™s 2026 Global Retirement Index, up from seventh place

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Education International Education (IB, AP)

Supercurriculars: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Get Started

Supercurricular activities are academic experiences that go beyond your school curriculum.

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Life & Culture

Europeโ€™s Oldest Wooden Tools Found in Greece Reveal Early Human Ingenuity

Europeโ€™s oldest known wooden tools, dating back around 430,000 years, have been uncovered at Marathousa 1, a Middle Pleistocene site in the Megalopolis Basin of Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece. These discoveries reveal a remarkable level of technological skill and innovation among early humans, offering rare insight into behaviors that rarely survive in the archaeological record.

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Guides Traditions/etiquette/history

Apokries 2026: Greeceโ€™s Carnival Season with Dates

Greeceโ€™s Carnival, known as Apokries, is a lively, colorful, and deliciously fun season full of masquerades, music, dancing, and feasting. In 2026, Apokries officially kicks off on Sunday, Februaryโ€ฏ1, and runs until Clean Monday, Februaryโ€ฏ23, marking the start of Great Lent. Key Dates for 2026 Event Date 2026 ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย 

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Life & Culture

Forget the high-end restaurants โ€” if you want to taste the real Greek food, Marina Petridou from gastronomos.gr suggests the following.

Athens may boast Michelin stars and contemporary gastronomy, but the heart of Greek cooking still beats quietly in its koutoukia โ€” small, family-run taverns where time moves slowly, recipes are inherited rather than invented, and flavour comes from memory, not technique. The authentic Greek cuisine offered at koutoukia is cherished by both locals and visitors.

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Escapes Seasonal

Epirus Elevated: Metsovo & Ioannina, Where Mountain Luxury Meets Living Heritage

For expats seeking to experience Greece beyond the islands and sun-bleached coastlines, Epirus offers something deeply authentic, and  surprisingly sophisticated. At its heart lies Metsovo, a mountain town suspended between tradition and refinement, paired effortlessly with the lakeside elegance of Ioannina, or as locals lovingly call it, Yannena. For expats seeking to experience Greece Epirus

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Life & Culture Shopping, beauty, and fashion

Sugarfree: A Greek Fashion Success Story with International Flair

What happens when Greek creativity meets international fashion sensibility? Sugarfree is the answer. What began as stylish gymwear has evolved into a fully realized fashion identityโ€”one that has successfully crossed borders while staying true to its roots. Since 2006, Sugarfree has been shaping a modern, confident, and effortlessly stylish image of womenโ€™s fashion, combining distinctive

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Escapes Seasonal

Greece Comes Alive on Your Screen Through an Interactive Video Map

Marketing Greece, the collaboration of private-sector tourism to promote Greece as a modern destination, recently premiered an interactive video map at the Annual Conference of SETE โ€“ Greek Tourism Confederation. This innovative platform allows users to explore designated points across Greece, each offering curated videos, images, and destination information, making Greece come alive on your

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