Flying kites on Clean Monday symbolizes spiritual renewal, links to ancient traditions, and welcomes spring, blending Christian and pagan heritage

The women performers were once again accompanied by impressive stilt walkers and floats

Demand for accommodations surges during Carnival and Clean Monday, with popular destinations nearly sold out and prices for short-term rentals and hotels spiking.

The Greek capital will host a city-center parade on Sunday followed by traditional Clean Monday celebrations with music and free Lenten food on Philopappos Hill.

Celebrate Clean Monday like a local with fresh seafood, traditional meze, and vibrant Lenten dishes. From cozy tavernas to high-end restaurants, Athens offers the perfect settings to enjoy the first day of Lent with family and friends.

A 163-image collection, including rare photographs of the 1944 execution of 200 Greek prisoners, has been declared a monument as the Culture Ministry moves to acquire it from a private collector

From kite flying on Clean Monday to seafood-rich fasting dishes, Greece marks the Lenten season with centuries-old customs that blend faith, food, and community.

The world-famous carnival celebrations in Patra are fast approaching, with a confirmed 50.000 carnival revellers taking part in the big weekend parades.

The masterful performance from the National Theatre in London is being broadcast with Greek subtitles this Thursday, February 19th.

Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the renowned historian, passed away at the age of 99. She is survived by her daughter Marie-Hélène. The extraordinary UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Greece lived a full life, marked by many accolades and important moments. Glykatzi is considered one of the most distinguished academic figures in Byzantine studies. Throughout her career, she delivered […]

The singer will represent Greece at this year’s Eurovision in Vienna after winning the national final, with votes split between the public, a Greek jury and an international panel

Fourteen acts will take the stage tonight as Greece decides who will compete at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, with the public holding more power than ever before.

TO BHMA International Edition takes a look at the history behind the famously unlucky date.

Public voting picked the first seven finalists in Greece’s national selection, with another semifinal set to complete the lineup for Sunday’s final and the ticket to Eurovision 2026.

In recent years, the Pharos Project, led by archaeologist Isabelle Erie, has sought to create a complete digital “twin” of the lighthouse.

Filmmakers Giorgos Athanasiou and Giorgos Tsiantoulas have been chosen for the Berlinale Talents program, further highlighting the dynamic presence of Greek film professionals on the international stage.

The Greek prime minister spoke on Monday evening on the occasion of the UNESCO-designated International Greek Language Day

February 9 honors Greek as a living link to classical heritage, inspiring scholars, writers, and students across Europe while highlighting challenges in humanities education

The award recognizes artists whose contributions have permanently shaped French music and culture.

The exhibition Pete Marifoglou: The Warhol Years XXX is currently on view at the Case Studio of MOMus – Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki until April 12.