Tag: Athens

How the 1923 Refugees Transformed the Social, Cultural and Religious Life of Athens

From 1923 onwards, the arrival of approximately 1.2 million refugees from Anatolia and eastern Thrace to Greece changed and, in

May 29, 2026

Metallica’s Athens Show Actually Registered on Greek Seismographs

Metallica kicked off this year’s M72 World Tour in Athens on Saturday, setting a new attendance record at the OAKA

May 11, 2026

Goats, Poultry Didn’t Enjoy Spectacular Acropolis View from Illegal Athens Farm on 16th Floor

It sounds like a Pappas Post April Fools article, but it’s completely true—an illegal rooftop farm was recently uncovered in

April 1, 2026

Α 3D Journey Through the History of Athens’ Kiosks

The iconic Athenian periptero (kiosk), a staple of Greek street life, takes centre in a new exhibition by visual artist

January 26, 2026

Athens Must Eats

At least once or twice a week, I get a message or email from a friend asking for my top

January 18, 2026
Dekemvriana

On This Day December 3, 1944: Violent Clashes Leave Dozens Dead in Athens

The incident is widely remembered by Greeks as the start of “Ta Dekemvriana,” meaning “December events,” and in one day

December 3, 2025

Athenians Spent Approximately 111 Hours Stuck in Traffic in 2024

Traffic congestion in Attica is getting worse, costing the region tens of millions of euros in lost productivity, and significantly

November 26, 2025

18 Really Cool Images of Athens in the 1960s

Vintage Athens– the city that is now, only available in memories and images. So much has changed in the Greek

November 25, 2025

On This Day October 12, 1944: Liberation of Athens From Nazi Occupation

Today, the 12th of October, marks the anniversary of Athens’ liberation from Nazi German occupation during World War II. After

October 12, 2025

Join us in shaping the stories that matter.

Receive our email newsletter every week in your inbox

Become a donor

and help us continue delivering diverse, meaningful content that connects our community

You can unsubscribe at any time. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.