Celebrating 70 Years of the Athens Epidaurus Festival: 95 Days of Art, 107+ Productions, 3,000+ Artists
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is Greece’s leading cultural organisation and one of the oldest...
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The history of the Athenian “polykatoikía”
The modern city of Athens is often perceived as a concrete jungle filled with tall apartment...
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Explore four new museums that have opened in Athens
Four new museums opened in Athens during the past year, further enriching the Greek capital’s...
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The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life
Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.
The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.
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The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA)
The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) plans and implements development and promotion projects to improve the city’s image as an ideal destination for visitors, professionals and investors.
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Takis Zenetos: The modernist architect who prophesied our digital lives
A supporter of radical modernism, Takis Ch. Zenetos is recognized as one of the leading...
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‘A National Gallery for Everyone’ | The new programme for 2023-2024
The new programme of the recently renovated National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum was...
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Arts in Greece l A Tribute to George Lazongas
Greek News Agenda pays tribute to the renowned Greek visual artist George Lazongas who died at the...
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Greek mountains – a place for year-round tourism
While Greece is widely known for its islands and stunning beaches as a top summer destination, it’s worth highlighting that the country is actually dominated by mountains, which cover over two-thirds of its territory. To tap into this often-overlooked aspect, Greece has developed a comprehensive s...
“Athens in Perspective”: Capturing a City in Constant Flow
Athens: A City in Perspective is a new collectible photo album that captures the vibrant, evolving nature of Athens beyond its historic landmarks. Created by the Municipality of Athens in collaboration with Naftemporiki and Militos Publications, this English-language edition features 120 pages of ph...
13th Thessalian Poetry Festival: Hope (25-29 August 2025)
The 13th Thessalian Poetry Festival opens its gates from 25 to 29 August 2025, with a multi-dimensional programme that includes poetry readings by more than 70 Greek and international poets, live music, book presentations, a visual art exhibition curated by Antigoni Kapsali, and multimedia poetry pe...