Culture

National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (ΕΜΣΤ) will transform over the coming period into a space showcasing a collective exhibition and a series of solo exhibitions by local and international female artists

The astonishing artifacts found in the tombs included terracotta foliage-crowned statues representing the goddess Isis-Aphrodite

This weekend's top picks include art exhibitions spanning from the 30's to the present day, a swing musical concert, and an all-time classic theatrical performance

Featured screenings include Nicholas Cage's latest dark comedy, an award-winning animation film, an adaptation from a coming of age graphic novel, an action thriller, and the second installment of an epic adventure saga

 The decline of the Greek language in the United States is a poignant issue, rooted in insufficient funding and a lack of prioritization

At the same time part of a prehistoric settlement of Tenea was excavated, dating back to the Bronze age (2,600-2,300 BC) before the fall of Troy

Amongst the works of art were ‘Salvator Mundi’ a depiction of Christ by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as pieces by Klimt, Modigliani, Magritte, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Matisse.

'Poor Things' beat out heavy-hitters like 'Barbie' who were nominated in the same category

Yorgos Lanthimos is nominated in seven categories for his movie Poor Things

President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited Rethimnon, in Crete Island Saturday, for the great feast of the Epiphany (Theophany). In statements to reporters attending the ceremony Sakellaropoulou said “Today, the celebration of the Baptism of Christ, eternally expresses the need for the spiritual rebirth of man, the path to the light of truth […]

The great feast of the Epiphany - known as Theophany in Greek - a major religious commemoration in the predominately Eastern Orthodox nation

The 60th Venice Biennale will commence in spring with a Greek representation, featuring the artistic, hybrid visual installation 'Dryland'

Theophania is a major religious holidays on the Eastern Orthodox calendar, marked by children caroling and an outdoor sanctifying service where a priest tosses a Cross into the waters

The project extended to the entirety of the monument’s area (15,000 sq. m.) and its surrounding space, totaling approximately 25,000 sq. m.

Christmas celebrations and festivities may fade as the holidays wrap up, but new and exciting events are set to fill the first weekend of the year with art, music, and even circus acts! Here’s a list of interesting things you can do this weekend in Athens: The Tiger Lilies — Lessons in Nihilism The ingenious, […]

The project extended to the entirety of the monument's area (15,000 sq. m.) and its surrounding space, totaling approximately 25,000 sq. m.

Contrary to previous beliefs about its age, investigations led by Oxford academics Helen Gittos and Tom Morcom propose that the giant dates back to the late Saxon era, potentially originating in the 10th century

Several Greek products, dishes and culinary destinations also scored high ranks in other lists of the Taste Atlas guide

Multidimensional, versatile, with a huge and inexhaustible talent, Takis is one of Greece’s most famous artists. He is considered a pioneer in the contemporary visual arts and one of the fathers of kinetic art. Takis—or Panayiotis Vassilakis, to use his full name—revealed his talent from a very young age, Menia Kouli, Director of Public Affairs […]

The French paper reminded that Athens has unveiled an annual tax rate of 7% for 15 years for EU pensioners who move their tax residence to the country.