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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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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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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The Greek Siesta and Why You Should Embrace It
On summer afternoons, Greek neighbourhoods begin to draw inwards and the Greek siesta takes on an almost ceremonial quality. Shutters close against the.
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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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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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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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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.