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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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.
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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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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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Winter Nights: Norway, Greece and Iceland Meet in a New Athens Exhibition
Winter Nights brings Norwegian, Greek and Icelandic artists to Athens to explore seasonal rituals and nature, from 17 September to 10 October 2026.
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ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2026 Returns to Syros
The ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival returns to Syros from 21 to 27 September 2026 with 280 films, seven competition sections, an extensive educational.
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Kymi, Evia: Papanikolaou’s House Opens to Honour the Man Whose Test Has Saved Millions of Women’s Lives
A new museum in Georgios Papanikolaou’s restored family home in Kymi presents the life, research and legacy of the Greek scientist who developed.
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SWAN at Christmas Theater: China’s Spectacular ‘Shoulder Ballet’ Comes to Athens
Following its successful Thessaloniki run, China’s SWAN brings its celebrated Shoulder Ballet, daring acrobatics and visual storytelling to the Christmas Theater in Athens.
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Korea–Greece Contemporary Art Exhibition Opens in Athens
A contemporary art exhibition marking 65 years of Korea–Greece diplomatic relations brings 194 Korean works and participating Greek artists to the City of.
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Athens Marathon 2026: History, Route, Records and Race Guide
The complete guide to the Athens Marathon 2026, covering its remarkable history, demanding route, course records, race-day transport and the best places to.
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Wine Festivals in Greece: Five Events to Explore in Autumn 2026
Five autumn wine festivals bring Greek varieties, regional producers and distinctive tasting experiences into focus. Explore events in Tyrnavos, Nemea, Naoussa, Thessaloniki and.