Culture | Jul 2020
Tunisian Ambassador Lassaad M'hirsi explains why art offers an escape, even from the strict confines of protocol-driven diplomacy.
Ambassador Lassaad M'hirsi discovered painting on the benches of the university, in 1985, while he took courses in Art History. It was then that his quest for art began through books, exhibitions a...
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Insider Stories | Jul 2020
In his fourth chronicle since Covid took over our collective destinies, Jeff Siger, the American mystery writer who has called Greece home for 35 years, ponders on how countries like Greece have to balance conflicting goals – letting tourists in without jeopardizing national health. At issue in 2020 is whether Greece will emerge from the ...
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Culture | Jul 2020
Warner Classics releases a first track from Alain Lefèvre’s forthcoming album Opus 7, set for release in 2021 on Friday, 24 July. Acclaimed bouzouki player Thanasis Polykandriotis, performs alongside French-Canadian pianist and composer, Alain Lefevre in Mati. Alain Lefevre, who now lives in Greece for the past four years, was devastated ...
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What's On | Jul 2020
The Epidaurus Festival this year might not have the rich repertoire that was originally planned, but it still retains its promise of a culture-soaked summer. Highlights to mark your calendar.
J’ai des yeux à la place des oreilles
Francis Poulenc
WHEN: 07-08/08 at 9:30 pm
WHERE: Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus
One o...
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Culture | Jul 2020
Fashion photographer Omi Chowdhury believes the future of fashion is change and predicts that in a post-Covid world, the market will have to retool itself and descale accordingly. There will be less frivolous commerce and more substantive investment in clothes.
The future of fashion is Change.
The future of fashion is a topic o...
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City Life | Jul 2020
While Greece is a world-renowned tourist destination for sailing holidays, it’s not the hub for professional racing sailing that its climate and location warrants. Graham Wood talks to Akis Tsarouchis, a passionate sailing guru who is trying to remedy all that.
On the face of it, Greece should be the European epicenter for pro...
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What's On | Jul 2020
WHAT: Chris Akordalitis's first solo show in Greece, titled 'Between Worlds.' Akordalitis presents a group of paintings full of humor, hope and humanity that depict ordinary pleasures experienced before and while being in the middle of a global coronovarius pandemic.
WHEN: Until August 7
WHERE: Panahra Sq, Chora, Mykonos. Tel: +30.694.600.881...
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Travel | Jul 2020
Sail the Greek islands with the charismatic Peter Maneas as he takes his superyacht to 227 of Greece's inhabited islands. My Greek Odyssey is a 13-part series where Peter explores their rich history, culture, cuisine, and people as well as their hidden secrets and surprises. Series One starts in Athens and travels to the Saronic and Ionia...
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What's On | Jul 2020
WHAT: Alternating current electricity, the technology that powers our lights today, was invented in 1890 by Nikola Tesla. Meet the legacy of the man who lit up the dark at the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, which features interactive models of his brilliant inventions and vivid reconstructions of the laboratory from which the genius w...
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News | Jun 2020
The Greek Government has just outlined a new set of travel protocols before opening all its airports to international flights. All visitors are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 48 hours before entering the country.
On submitting their PLF form, each traveller will receive a personal QR code, which m...
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Travel | Jun 2020
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens re-opens its doors on June 12, and celebrates the spirit of togetherness with a special stay offer and tailored experiences for couples and families. Unlock the secrets of nature and immerse in local culture together – an ideal itinerary to refresh the spirit and reconnect with loved ones.
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What's On | Jun 2020
WHAT: Dionisis Kavallieratos’ commissioned work for NEON comes alive at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. An in situ installation, curated by Polina Kosmadaki, the work consists of a circular dance of about forty sculptures unfolding on the orchestra pit of the Odeon, bringing together aspects of different eras and civilisations, from prehistory to ant...
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