Athens has a unique place in the world: a starting point for exploration and wonder, the city has been a capital of global culture for thousands of years. Today, this legacy is proving more important than ever and earning international attention. In 2022, Athens was named the World’s Leading Cultural City Destination – the first […]

With a site of immense religious significance and an upmarket retail scene, Patmos is one of Greece’s most underrated islands

The Greek debt crisis has caused immense suffering across the country, but against all odds Athens has risen from the ashes as a cultural hub of global proportions

Market instability could be with us for some time, but what we really need is a dose of sound business sense to ride out the storm

Established in 2009, Olympic Air has been named Best Economy Airline – Europe, 2011 for its commitment to technological innovation and dynamic approach to customer service

It is Ovid’s Metamorphoses that first recount the story of Pygmalion, the legendary Cypriot sculptor who carved a female statue out of pure ivory before falling in love with it, believing it fairer than any woman on the island. He wished that it might live and his prayers were answered by a cupid, who woke […]

Warm, hospitable and friendly, Greeks love to roll out the welcome mat and wear their hearts on their sleeves. Trying to get anything done, however, can be a singularly frustrating experience. Passions often run high, particularly after the economic collapse of recent years, and building relationships can take time. If you’re visiting for business, you’ll […]

Greece has many acropoleis, but only one Acropolis. Towering over the city with the magnificent Parthenon astride it, this iconic ancient monument is just one of a host of heritage sites on display in Athens, the oldest city in Europe. Times have changed since Plato and Aristotle walked amid these ruins; modern Athens is a […]