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...
Read moreSail 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...
Read moreWHAT: 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreFour 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. ...
Read moreWHAT: 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...
Read moreWHAT: Over forty years of photographs and documentation of the marble craftsmen of the Acropolis at work. Marble craftsmen dominate the worksite, like forms in flight balancing on towering scaffolds, maneuvering the huge blocks of marble and conservation materials into and out of position. Grouped around six themes of self-denial, labour, cooperati...
Read moreUnbeatable waterfront views, inviting décor, and refined Mediterranean cuisine redolent with the promise of a carefree summer – Del Posto, the new Italian outpost in Vouliagmeni Bay is a welcome addition to coastal dining. With Vouliagmeni’s famed turquoise bay for a backdrop, to the sight of young sailing enthusiasts learning t...
Read moreAt a time when Greek restauranteurs have been tested in more ways than one, the Michelin Awards provide a glimmer of hope and recognition, further bolstering Athens’ cred as a gourmet capital. A Michelin star is a perplexing badge of honour — mainly because nobody can quite pinpoint exactly what's needed to get one. The ambig...
Read moreIn his third corona series, Jeff Siger ponders on populist choices and consequences when politics trumps science. One of the lessons in June has been how the power of one event can have an impact on global businesses and popular culture. "When faced with a pandemic disease of the human body or of the body politic, it is only the elected a...
Read moreFor a bit of sepia-tinted retro charm and obscure history, Anna Roins suggests diving into Glyfada’s glamorous past. A few fun facts about this sleepless coastal suburb you didn’t know! DID YOU KNOW that Glyfada became popular among the Athenians in 1957 when the development of the Athens Riviera started with the creation of ...
Read moreJapan’s Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso has a bit of a reputation as the ‘king of gaffes’, so when he declared that the Olympics were ‘cursed,’ few noticed. But it drew attention to the jinxed pattern that seems to repeat itself every 40 years. Tokyo’s hosting of the 1940 Olympics, which would have followed Berlin in 1936, was cancelled du...
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