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Events

Tiago Rodrigues returns to Onassis Stegi with two performances, a masterclass, and a talk

Onassis Stegi continues its tribute to the work of Portuguese director, playwright, and Artistic Director of the Avignon Festival, Tiago Rodrigues, while

Theatre

Iron Traces: An Embodied Return to Serifos’ Mining Landscape

A site-specific dance performance reactivates memory, resistance, and collective experience in the historic mines of Serifos There are landscapes that carry memory

Cinema

Cine Paris, the beloved open-air cinema in Plaka, returns on April 23

During its first week of operation, it will screen films by Alexis Damianos, Until the Ship Sails and Evdokia, as well as

Music

Savina Giannatou & Lamia Bedioui Present Watersong at Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall

Savina Giannatou and the ensemble Primavera en Salonico, in collaboration with Tunisian singer Lamia Bedioui, present the concert Watersong on Wednesday, May

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“Epirroes”: an olive oil shaped by memory, tradition and a conscious shift in life

From family groves in Messinia and Arcadia to a contemporary brand with a strong visual identity, Natasa Anagnostopoulou and Manos Efstathiou redefine

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Artemis: from Delos to the Moon

On April 1st , millions of people from every corner of the planet watched the historic launch of the Artemis II mission

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Incense Through History

By Sofia Triantou The use of incense dates back thousands of years, although the substances burned vary from place to place and

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Traces of a Father: Sofia Dalamagka reconstructs the memory of a father through images and remnants

By Sofia Dalamaga “I don’t try, through my photographs, to tell a dramatic story. It is a personal document of what remains

Food Culture

Asparagus: From Myth and Antiquity to the Spring of the Greek Land

By Sofia Triantou Its presence in Greek tradition goes beyond the table; it is intertwined with myth, observations of nature, and a knowledge passed down through the years. Asparagus, one of the most characteristic and beloved plants of spring, has accompanied humankind from antiquity to the present day, not only as food but also as an element of culture. Its presence in Greek tradition goes beyond the table; it is intertwined with myths, observations of nature, and a body of

Music

Ross Daly Quartet at Theatre of the NO: A Journey from Crete to Central Asia

Theatre of the NO hosts Ross Daly and his Quartet on Saturday, April 25 at 21:30 for a unique musical evening that bridges the past and present of global musical traditions. Ross Daly, one of the most iconic figures on the international music scene, will present a program that masterfully blends tradition, improvisation, and contemporary musical expression. On stage, four accomplished musicians come together: Ross Daly (lyra, tarhu, rabab), Kelly Thoma (lyra), Thomas Meleteas (oud), and Maro Panagi (percussion). Together,

Food Culture

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The Taste and Aroma of Easter Across Greece

By Sofia Triantou From the resurrection magiritsa to the traditional Sunday roast, from handmade festive pies to tsoureki, Greek tradition reveals how

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Folk Remedies and Medicinal Herbs in Medieval Europe

By Sofia Triantou In the world of the Middle Ages, healing and magical thinking often coexisted within the same herbal preparation Medieval

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Benedict Athens: The morning that never ends

I stopped by on a weekday morning, in between two meetings in central Athens. One of those small, in-between moments you don’t

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The chefs that are transforming Glyfada’s culinary scene

As a new wave of world-class chefs flock to the Athenian Riviera, Glyfada is starting to share in Greece’s exciting gastronomic renaissance.

Destinations

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Easter in Greece: Following the Most Beautiful Epitaphios experience

Explore some of Greece’s most distinctive Good Friday traditions, from Corfu to Hydra, where the Epitaphios becomes a powerful cultural experience I

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3 destinations close to Athens for Easter break

It is a difficult year for those of us who like to travel any chance they get. The uncertainty of a war

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NYX Hotel Thessaloniki: The New Creative Lifestyle Hub of the City

Thessaloniki reveals itself through its details, and once you notice them, you fall for the city completely. Yet its heart always beats

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5 Winter Destinations in Greece for After New Year’s Day

Discover five winter destinations in Greece ideal for after New Year’s Day, when crowds fade and landscapes reveal their most authentic side.

Theatre

National Theatre Live brings All My Sons to the Megaron

The Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall presents, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 20:00, in the Alexandra Trianti Hall, the recorded broadcast of the National Theatre production of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Ivo Van Hove. One of the most important works of American theatre, All My Sons sharply explores the boundaries between personal success and moral responsibility. At its center is the Keller family: the father, Joe, has built his wealth through the wartime industry,

Exhibition

“Modern ARTemis – Ancient Amarynthos in Euboea”: The curators share with elc their own Diary of the exhibition’s creation

The exhibition, curated by Dr. Olga Polychronopoulou, Dr. Tobias Krapf, and Iris Kritikou, brings together works by nine established artists from Greece, Switzerland, and Cyprus Starting from the pivotal excavation at Amarynthos in Euboea, the exhibition Modern ARTemis – Ancient Amarynthos in Euboea, an initiative of the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece and the University of West Attica, brings archaeological research into a meaningful dialogue with contemporary artistic creation. Curated by Dr. Olga Polychronopoulou, Dr. Tobias Krapf and Iris