20 February 2026

Life & Culture

Life & Culture

Tips, trends and inspiration for daily life in Greece as an expat, including Health & Wellness, Shopping, Beauty & Fashion, and What’s On in Athens and major cities.

Shopping, beauty, and fashion

Greek Fashion Best Sellers: 10 Pieces from ‘ALE & 10 from Attrattivo

Greek female fashion today is not about ornament but articulation. Women are dressing with intention — choosing silhouettes that define them, fabrics that.

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1945: The End of the War — When History Paused and the World Reset

1945: The End of the War — Revisiting a Pivotal Year Eighty years after the guns of World War II fell silent, the.

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Deep Mani: A Genetic Time Capsule In Mainland Greece (New Study)

At the southern tip of the Peloponnese, the Mani Peninsula has long stood apart from the rest of mainland Greece. Defined by harsh.

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Life & Culture What’s on

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

Frida Kahlo | Beyond the Icon From 6 February to 31 May 2026📍 Athens – “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Centre🎥 600 m² screen |.

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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,.

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Europe’s Oldest Wooden Tools Found in Greece Reveal Early Human Ingenuity

Europe’s oldest known wooden tools, dating back around 430,000 years, have been uncovered at Marathousa 1, a Middle Pleistocene site in the Megalopolis.

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Forget the high-end restaurants — 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 — small, family-run.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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