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🇬🇷 WHAT’S NEW IN GREECE

🏰 After 1,600 years in the dark, Thessaloniki’s Byzantine walls are finally getting their glow-up—no influencer collab required.

🏖️ Greece ranks top 5 for cleanest waters - finally a list where we’re not just coasting

More news from Greece

🎭️ The theater of Herod Atticus to take a break—because even ancient amphitheaters need a little “Me Time”.

🖼️ Fewer visitors, more money—Greek museums finally master the art of doing less for more.

✈️ Kalamata to Crete now boarding: Greece aims for tourists with taste and titanium AmEx cards.

🍸️ Less Plato, more Aperol by the sea - the Athenian Riviera is having a glow-up!

🌎️ WHAT’S NEW OUTSIDE OF GREECE

🎼 Montreal Symphony honors Theodorakis—proof that bouzouki vibes can wear a tux and bring the house down.

More news from outside of Greece

🇬🇷 🇺🇸 Greek-American students of the American Hellenic Institute Foundation to tackle foreign policy— who needs beach days when you can debate geopolitics?

🇬🇷 🇺🇸 Heritage America 2025 is here—this is your chance to confirm that your uncle’s wild story about papou and Ellis Island was mostly true.

👩‍💼 Hermes Expo lands in Jersey— network, eat spanakopita, and close a deal before noon.

Have a memory worth sharing (or exaggerating)?

Drop it here—we’ll give it the fame it deserves. No bribes in souvlakia required.

💎 CULTURAL GEMS

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Nestled beneath the shadow of the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is Athens’ most iconic open-air theater—and perhaps its most dramatic comeback story.

Built in 161 AD by the wealthy Roman benefactor Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla, the amphitheater could seat up to 5,000 spectators and hosted music and theater performances in lavish Roman style. After being buried in ruins for centuries following its destruction in 267 AD, it was only fully restored in the 1950s—just in time for Maria Callas to belt arias under the stars.

Few know that beneath the marble seats lie ancient water channels used to cool the summer air (nature’s original air-conditioning), or that the original cedar roof—rare for such structures—made the acoustics so precise you could hear a whisper from the stage.

📆 BEST OF GREEK CALENDAR

🎶 June 29 - August 23, 2025, Perasma Art Platform, Leros

🎭️ July 16-17, 2025, “Common Tale”, Ancient Theater of Orchomenos, Arcadia

🎶 August 2-24, 2025, 19th Aegina International Music Festival, Aegina

🎶 August 13 & 16, 2025, Montreal Symphony Orchestra honoring Mikis Theodorakis, Montreal

✨ 💫 🇬🇷 Check out All Greece One Culture —> additional happenings in Greece during the months of July and August (events can be sorted by date and location)

🧳 TRAVEL NEWS

⛱️ Serifos: the Cycladic stunner you didn’t know you needed

The Greek Talk had a whirlwind 24 hours in Serifos, and, OMG, Serifos delivered.

☕️ Kick things off with a freddo and a killer breakfast at Chill & Co in Livadi.

⛱️ Head to Psili Ammos for a swim straight out of a postcard.

🫒 Lunch at Manolis: views and flavors you’ll daydream about in November.

🥖 Dinner at Marathoriza, where Niki serves greek food with a side of sparkle.

🍸️ Nightcap? Only at ΦΛΕΡΤ. This sunshine-yellow bar on the Plateia is built on good vibes, great cocktails, and bartenders who could convince you to miss your ferry.

🥽 Next day morning swim at Koutalas beach

🧀 Lunch at Porto Cadena—toes in the sand, fork in the feta.

⛴️ Back to Livadi, get on the ferry, whisper “we’ll always have Serifos.”

Special thanks to Tom & Yannick, the island’s unofficial ambassadors that made our stay incredible and made us feel more than welcome. Spoiler Alert: something unique, trendy and exceptional is on the works and will be adding to Serifos’ exceptional energy >> coming soon in Livadi by Tom & Yannick. STAY TUNED!

🆕 OBSESSIONS

⛱️ Corinthia: 5 coastal escapes barely an hour from Athens

🥗 Thessaloniki’s 50 best places to eat

🫒 12 places to eat in Tinos for rich flavors and good vibes

✨ TRENDING GREEK SOCIAL MEDIA

The Greek Talk + Serifos = 💙 

@thegreektalk

24 hrs in Serifos 💙🧿 #serifos #island #cyclades #summer #sun #sea #beachvibes #chora #blue #sand

 🧑‍🍳 RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Ntomatokeftedes 

These Santorini-style tomato fritters (ntomatokeftedes) are crispy, herby, and the only way your summer tomatoes will reach their full potential.

💡 INSPIRATION

😎 GREEK FYI

🇬🇷 The deepest point in the entire Mediterranean Sea is Greek - it’s called the Calypso Deep and it sinks to 5,267 meters (16,772 feet). It is located southwest of Pylos.

😂 MYTHIC MEMES

That’s your cultural snack pack for the week—share it with a cousin, impress a Greek dad, or just use it to win trivia night.

On a more serious note: our thoughts are with everyone in Chios affected by the wildfires. Summer’s not all sun and ouzo, and we’re sending love.

Catch you next week. 🧿 Stay Greek. [email protected]

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