19 July 2026

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CAS Process Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide for International Students Applying to Study in the UK

UK University Applications CAS Process Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide  At xpat.gr, we know that applying to UK universities can feel overwhelming for international.

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Life & Culture What’s on

Natsu Matsuri 2026: Japanese Summer Festival Comes to Athens

Japan in Athens Natsu Matsuri 2026 brings the colour, music and festive spirit of a Japanese summer celebration to the Japanese Park of.

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Education International Education (IB, AP)

SAT, AP vs IB and U.S. University Admissions in 2026: What Students in Greece Need to Know

2026 Guide for Students in Greece U.S. Admissions: SAT, AP & IB in 2026 SAT, AP, IB and U.S. university admissions have become.

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Escapes Seasonal

Mountain Adventures in Greece This Summer: Parnassus, Olympus and Mythical Trails

Mountain Adventures in Greece This Summer Summer in Greece is usually measured in islands, ferry tickets and long afternoons by the sea. Yet.

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Education International Education (IB, AP)

UCAS Clearing 2026: The Second Chance Many Students Don’t Know About

UK University Admissions UCAS Clearing 2026 What applicants from Greece should know if results don’t go to plan Jump to: Clearing Eligibility Steps.

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Life & Culture What’s on

Athens Open Air Film Festival 2026: Free Films Under the Stars in July and August

A Bergman film selected by Jeff Koons. A horror marathon in Plato’s Academy. Airplane! on Dionysiou Areopagitou. French cinema on an Athens terrace..

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Life & Culture

Why Is the Sea So Blue in Greece?

Why Is the Sea So Blue in Greece? Science, Art and the Power of Greek Blue Greek Blue: Where Sea, Art and Life.

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Education

The Takeaways of an IB Mom

The Takeaways of an IB Mom Coffee, Counseling Chaos, and Lessons I Never Expected to Learn☕💬 🌀 🎓 People often ask what the.

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Life & Culture What’s on

Kalamata Dance Festival 2026: Contemporary Dance Under the Peloponnesian Sky

From 17 to 26 July 2026, Kalamata welcomes the 32nd Kalamata International Dance Festival, one of Greece’s leading contemporary dance events. For ten.

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Education

Why So Many Children in Greece Have Private Tutors: What International Parents Should Know and Do

For many Greek families, private lessons are a familiar part of school life. But international parents in Greece may need to pause before.

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