Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues

This year’s charts are led by Mariah Carey’s exuberant anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Brenda Lee’s sweet country classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and Wham!’s bittersweet “Last Christmas.”

In recent years, the consequences of Taliban decrees have become starkly visible: girls are barred from secondary education, and many women are forced to remain at home, stripped of basic freedoms.

From 6 p.m. onwards, Kotzia Square’s skyline will come alive as thousands of biodegradable lanterns rise into the night, carrying hopes and wishes for the year ahead in a cherished Christmas Eve tradition

Universal Pictures released the first official trailer of Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited movie, starring Matt Damon, “The Odyssey” on Monday. The action epic, based on the Homeric poem, follows the trials and tribulations of the King of Ithaca, Odysseus, and his crew after the Trojan War. Besides Hollywood headliner Matt Damon, the star-studded cast also includes […]

Speaking about her upcoming journey to Greece and her expectations for the audience, Emma said: “I’ve heard that the Greek audience is passionate, attentive, and deeply in love with music."

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with YouTube running through 2033.

Audiences can mark their calendars: the premiere is set for July 17, 2026.

The Rolling Stones have toured almost annually since the early 2000s, though with increasingly selective schedules.

Alongside its recent accolade, the mural has also been selected to compete again in January at the Best of 2025 Awards.

From creative workshops to theatrical performances and outdoor celebrations, the city becomes a living classroom where tradition, art and play meet in every neighborhood.

Greece’s top heritage councils approve the full preliminary studies for the long-awaited expansion and upgrade of the National Archaeological Museum, paving the way for the most ambitious architectural and museological transformation in its history.

From December 22 to January 6, classic Christmas favorites and beloved holiday films light up the screen, bringing warmth, laughter, and the magic of the season to the heart of Athens

Dickens’ classic is reborn in 1900s northern Greece, where stone-built villages and mountain mist set the stage for a magical new adaptation. The filmmakers explain how they blended tradition, fantasy and a distinctly Greek sensibility

From 11:00 to 23:00, visitors of will be able to explore a rich program of experiences, including wine and street food tasting, a tattoo corner, DJ sets and a closing party

The Athens Philharmonia Orchestra continues its “Symphonic Evenings” series with a festive program featuring 14-year-old piano prodigy Thodoris Filippopoulos performing Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto and works by European composers

The acclaimed saxophonist Chico Freeman looks back on the years he spent in Greece, talks about his father’s influence, the contrasts between American and European jazz, and invites us to his shows at the Half Note from December 12 to 15

Two themes will dominate the agenda, namely, managing the climate crisis and its effects on cultural heritage, on the one hand, and combating the trafficking of cultural goods

Sexual orientation, memories, friendships, sci-fi, next-door lives and stories of resistance come alive in 45 shorts during Athens’ Short Film Festival 8th edition, December 11–14

Through archaeometric analyses, advanced digital tools and comprehensive archaeological documentation, researchers will produce a full 3D visualization and aesthetic restoration of the tomb’s original appearance.