29 July 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.

Life & Culture

Perseids 2026 in Greece: When and Where to Watch the Meteor Shower

A New Moon, warm August nights and Greece’s mountains, islands and open coastlines will create excellent conditions for watching the Perseid meteor shower.

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Life & Culture Shopping, beauty, and fashion

Greek Goddess Summer 2026: From Ancient Drapery to the Altar of Luxury Fashion

From flowing drapery and sculptural gold jewellery to braided hair and luminous beauty, Ancient Greece is shaping one of summer 2026’s most recognisable.

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Life & Culture

From Achilles’ Heel to Icarus Syndrome: 30 Words and Expressions from Greek Mythology

Greek mythology survives not only in literature, art and archaeology, but also in modern English. Some myths live on as familiar expressions, including.

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Life & Culture

EU Approves Stronger Air Passenger Rights: What Changes for Hand Luggage and Families with Children

***This article explains both the new EU air passenger rights approved in July 2026 and the existing rights that continue to apply until.

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Life & Culture

Where History Sleeps: An Evening at Kalamata’s Church of the Holy Apostles

Where History Sleeps: An Evening at Kalamata’s Church of the Holy Apostles There are places that ask for your attention with towering façades.

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Life & Culture

Kalamata’s Street Art: An Open-Air Gallery of History, Culture and Creativity

Kalamata has long been celebrated for its beautiful coastline, world-famous olives and vibrant cultural scene. Today, however, the city is gaining recognition for.

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Life & Culture

The Odyssey Keeps Returning: Odysseus, Ithaca and the Story That Never Ends

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has brought one of the greatest Greek stories ever told back into global conversation. Yet Homer’s epic poem was.

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Health& Wellness

Purple Jellyfish Sting: What to Do, What to Avoid and When to Seek Help

The Hellenic Red Cross (HRC), in response to the increased presence of the purple jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) in Greek waters during the summer.

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City Breaks Life & Culture

Athens Beach Prices 2026: What a Day by the Sea Really Costs

The cost of Athens beaches depends on the kind of beach day you want. You can still enjoy a swim for free at many beaches.

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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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