Thiseio

Walking through the bustling streets of central Athens, whether as a resident or a visitor, or taking in the view of the sprawling, densely built capital from a balcony on one of its nearby hills, it’s nearly impossible to grasp that less than two centuries ago, this city was merely a tiny dot on the map.

In 1985, Constantinos Pittas, then in his late 20s, embarked on a five-year journey across Cold War Europe in a now-iconic Greek-made NAMCO Pony car. Armed with a Minox 35mm compact camera, he zigzagged across the divided continent, capturing candid black-and-white portraits of ordinary people in an effort to create the archetypal European portrait.

The Ministry of Culture is fortifying the archaeological sites and museums of the Ancient Agora and Kerameikos with modern fire protection systems. This project, with a total budget of €6,500,000, is deemed necessary due to the aging fire infrastructure and the growing impact of the climate crisis.

Fifty years after the Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus, the exhibition features photographs by journalist Sotiris Danezis from the 3.5% of the Turkish-occupied ghost town of Famagusta (Ammochostos), which was opened in 2021 by the occupation authorities. The exhibition is held at the Melina Cultural Centre in Thiseio (Iraklidon 66) and entrance is free.

The best eateries in Thiseio, Athens, from rooftop tables to backstreet gardens, serving inventive creations and traditional dishes.

Full Circle Events brings one of today's most sought-after DJs in dance music, &ME to Athens for a single performance at Agion Asomaton Square in Thiseio. Part of the renowned dance network and Germany-based label, Keinemusik, &ME joins a lineup of esteemed DJs and music producers.

This modern hotel offers 12 spacious suites with unique views of the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora in Thissio, and the Athens Observatory

"Bits and Pieces" explores the "internal monologue of an unsettled individual, navigating intangible dreams, imposed conventions and an insatiable thirst for a semblance of liberated freedom." Talented dancer Alexandros M. Kyriazis presents a performance that delves into the internal polyphony of individuals at the Thiseio Theater (7 Tournavitou). Tickets cost 10 euros at Viva's more.com.

A part of the 8th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, the group show "Down To Earth" is taking place in Athens, at the Alex Mylonas Museum (5 Assomaton Square, Thiseio, momus.gr), where 15 artists have been asked to contemplate different aspects man's invasion of natural space.

The architectural study for the renovation of Vasilissis Olga Avenue was approved yesterday by the Central Council of Architecture of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.