8 September 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 What’s on

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.

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Athens Open-Air Cinemas: Their History and Where to Find Them

Discover the history and atmosphere of Athens’ open-air cinemas, then find 68 operating venues across the city, suburbs and Riviera, with links to.

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Classical Music in Greece: Four Exceptional Events Before Summer Ends

Four outstanding classical music events bring internationally recognised soloists and chamber ensembles to Patmos, Chios, Chania and Syros from 24 August to 5.

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Athens Heatwave: How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Extreme heat changes daily life in Athens. Find cooling spaces, recognise heatstroke, protect children and animals, and check the latest Acropolis information.

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Japan Brings the Spirit of Takumi to the Thessaloniki International Fair 2026

Japan brings the spirit of Takumi to Thessaloniki as Honoured Country at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, with technology, business, culture and traditional.

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Why Americans Cannot Get Enough of Greece and How the Travel Boom Is Reshaping Tourism

American travel to Greece has increased dramatically over the past decade. Direct flights, strong visitor spending and a growing appetite for richer experiences.

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August Full Moon 2026 in Greece: Free Events at 126 Archaeological Sites and Museums

On the night of Greece’s August full moon, archaeological sites that normally close before darkness take on a different life. Ancient theatres, castles,.

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112 Emergency Alerts in Greece: What Expats and Visitors Need to Know

A sudden, unusually loud alarm from your mobile phone can be unsettling, particularly when you are in another country and do not immediately.

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