18 October 2026

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Escapes

Edessa Waterfalls: Karanos, Lambda, Water Museum and Varosi

Follow Edessa’s water from Waterfall Park to Karanos, the cave, Lambda, the old mills and historic Varosi on a late-October visit.

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Guides 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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Life & Culture

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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Escapes Traditions/etiquette/history

Mystras: A Complete Guide to Byzantium’s Last Great City

Rising above the plain of Sparta, Mystras preserves the palaces, monasteries, painted churches and fortified streets of a late Byzantine city. Discover its.

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Life & Culture What’s on

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.

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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.

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Life & Culture

Mosaic Floors Discovered at Royal Gymnasium Linked to Alexander the Great

Mosaic floors uncovered in two banqueting rooms offer new evidence about the Royal Gymnasium of ancient Mieza, where Aristotle is believed to have.

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Life & Culture

A 4th-Century Odyssey Fragment Reveals How Homer Was Read

A 4th-century parchment fragment from Homer’s Odyssey reveals how readers encountered the epic in Roman Egypt.

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Escapes

Aegina: Fistiki Fest, Pistachio Heritage and Island Sights

Aegina’s Fistiki Fest celebrates its famous pistachios. Explore the island’s food traditions, ancient temples, harbour town and seaside villages.

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Guides Moving to Greece

Foreign-Registered Cars in Greece: AADE Checks, the Six-Month Rule and What Residents Need to Know

Using a foreign-registered car in Greece? Understand the six-month rule, residence requirements, AADE checks and what changes when you move permanently.

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