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43. Hop to it

21 January 2021

Go on a journey, take your time, slow down, feel the sea breeze.Here’s how.

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So far, the 21st century has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Athens. It’s had its ups (hosting the Olympic Games in 2004) and downs (descending into chaos and economic collapse following the financial crisis of 2008).…

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The Global Countdown - Greece

23 September 2021

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Greece this week.

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The Global Countdown - Greece

17 August 2023

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the music charts in Greece.

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Making a stand

17 January 2019

Roadside kiosks are a fixture of everyday life in Greece – and a trusty source of gossip. But these charming outposts have a history that takes them beyond the fleeting concerns of the day.

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Making a case

13 August 2018

Greek grapes are finding fresh audiences at home and abroad. We head to Kefalonia to find out why the island is becoming the nation’s most promising spot for winemaking.

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Notes on a sandal

20 May 2015

In spite of turbulent economic times, new shoots of a Greek fashion revival are bringing fresh impetus into the nation’s creative industries and helping to preserve traditional techniques.

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32. Taste the classics

21 January 2021

Greece’s wine is just as varied and tasty as its renowned food. It’s time to pop the cork.

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Headline act

17 January 2019

We visit a Greek newspaper staying healthy in an industry that many thought was dying. The cure? Better reporting, smarter stories and plenty of supplements.

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Piece by piece

21 September 2017

The Greek economy has been through a severe crisis but there are seeds of optimism at last. With strict monitoring to end next year, how robust will the country be by then?

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Expo 04: Invader on the Horizon

17 May 2007

Since the 1970s, Mykonos has been on the list of summer destinations for the sun-seeking elite and gay party boys. Today it is smarter than ever, with new five-star hotels, a seasonal Nobu and berths for the grandest yachts…

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Clear water

18 May 2016

Our concept for a fleet of Greek cruise ships that would restore national pride.

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Time and tide

24 June 2021

On Thassos, as throughout the Greek islands, tourism is the engine of the summer economy. But preparing the ground for 300,000 seasonal visitors begins long before they arrive. The influx requires a well-honed collective…

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Greece is the word

27 November 2019

After suffering an exodus of young talent in the decade following the debt crisis, Greece’s slowly improving economy is luring those expats home, armed with the education and determination to lead the country’s revival.

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Reportage: Captains of industry

8 December 2015

Despite the economic and refugee crises crashing onto Greece’s shores, there is one line of work keeping the country afloat. We drop anchor at the maritime school and naval academy educating those who will be serving the…

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Expo 75: Aegina

19 June 2014

Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.