Anti-semitic sentiments were at an all-time high in France, brought upon by the rise of nationalism and exacerbated after the influential 1886 publication of “Jewish France” by Édouard Drumont, the director and publisher of the anti-Semitic newspaper La Libre Parole.

Preceding the Greek revolution, there were regional flags circulating which often utilized religious and mythical symbols including St. George the Dragon, the double-headed eagle, and/or Christian emblems.

The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation’s Jazz at the Museum series kicks off 2025 with the Dimitris Tsakas Trio and their performance, 'Genesis,' on January 17

This week, Greek cinemas feature a select but highly praised lineup of films, offering something for every taste. From intense political dramas to touching human stories, and even a heartwarming children's tale, here's what to look out for:

Belgian Cartoonist Georges Remi, best known under his pen name Hergé, struck a chord with his audience when he first published the comic series in 1929 in Le Petit Vingtième, a weekly youth supplement of Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle.

Megaron Athens Concert Hall presents a classical music evening honoring soviet-era composers Schnittke and Shostakovich on January 10

“Bohemian Rhapsody” was a trailblazer, defying conventions and redefining musical boundaries. And yet, the song faced a rocky start.

The 39th European Film Awards, for the first time in Southeastern Europe, will take place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

Bridging past and present, these five exhibitions are closing in early 2025

For the first time ever, artworks from the Cycladic islands come to Athens to tell the untold stories of women through time.

"Redicolo" Puppet Theater presents a heartwarming production, urging both children and adults to reconnect with their inner child and trust their hearts

As the cinematic calendar draws to a close for the year, this week's limited yet diverse releases promise something for every moviegoer—from an erotic office drama and a whimsical Christmas animation to a gripping German multiverse mystery

A rundown of our favorite Greek Christmas traditions

The screening of the the Christmas favorite at 7pm in Mitropoleos square is a collaboration between the Athens Municipality and Cinobo streaming platform

The international visual artist, who is being honoured with a retrospective exhibition at the Museum of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation in Pagrati, talks about freedom and empathy that guide his work.

Giacomo Puccini's classic opera La Bohème, Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus, the ERT National Symphony Orchestra, and the Camerata Orchestra of the Friends of Music bring festive vibes to Athens

Stelios Kazantzidis' biopic Yparho dominates Greek cinemas, offering an intimate look into the artist's life and a heartfelt tribute to his most beloved songs. This week's releases also feature an Iranian political thriller, a Norwegian marital drama, and a computer-animated prequel to The Lion King.

Produced by Greek Katherine Embiricos, Ibrahim Nash'at's award-winning documentary Hollywoodgate has been shortlisted in the Documentary Feature Film category for the 97th Academy Awards

Because every November and December, thousands of city slickers leave their mod cons behind and descend on their ancestral villages for the arduous—and once misunderstood—olive harvest

From December 20 to January 5, celebrate the holidays with art, music, and family fun—featuring festive workshops, concerts, and events for all ages at the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation