Culture

Latest Cinema Releases: What to See in Athens Sept. 12-19

This week’s cinema lineup showcases a variety of powerful films, including two gripping French dramas, an American black comedy, a Spanish sci-fi political thriller, and a standout Greek entry, while several iconic classics return to the screen.

2 Arrested for Possession of Priceless Antiquities in N. Greece

The recovered items included tomb artifacts dating to the archaic, classical, and Hellenistic periods (500–150 BC)

Art Athina 2024: Experience Greece’s Top Visual Arts Fair at the Zappeion Mansion

From Sept. 19-23, Art Athina 2024 will transform the Zappeion Hall into a hub of contemporary art, featuring galleries from Greece and abroad

Primary Tide: Stefania Strouza’s Retrospective at MOMus-Alex Mylona Museum

Stefania Strouza, the 2023 recipient of the Art Athina Award for Upcoming Artist, presents her exhibition as part of a collaboration between MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art, the Hellenic Art Galleries Association, and the Art Athina International Contemporary Art Fair

Karen Jennings: ‘I cannot stand it when writers show off  how clever they are’

The South African author talks to To Vima English Edition about her novel "An Island" (nominated for Booker 2021), where she describes the relationship between Samuel, who lives in the lighthouse of a small island in Africa, and an immigrant

Latest Cinema Releases: What To See in Athens This Week Sept. 5-12

Greek cinemas feature a selection of compelling new releases this week: Tim Burton's latest film, an adaptation of an Alexandre Dumas novel, a timeless Greek classic, a semi-biographical docudrama and a Monty Python comedy

Orthodox, Catholic Churches in Talks for Co-celebration of Easter

The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate unanimously expressed a hope for the establishment of a joint celebration with the Catholic Church

52nd Book Festival: A Celebration of Literature in the Heart of Athens

Hosted at Pedion Areos park from September 6th to 22nd, visitors to the 52nd Book Festival can explore a wide variety of books, cultural events, and musical performances, with some publishers offering English-language books