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Child-free weddings spark debate as they catch on

The trend of child-free weddings is spreading in Greece with an increasing number of couples choosing it for their own celebration, though not everyone is on board with the idea.

Sani Festival | Halkidiki | To August 26

Sani Festival (sani-resort.com/festivals), held every summer in Halkidiki, northern Greece, from July to August, celebrates the cultural connections between Greek and international artists, transcending its jazz roots since its inception in 1992. Having evolved into a diverse musical event, the festival now encompasses genres ranging from pop and rock to classical and indie.

Koura | Thesprotia | July 27-28

As part of the "All of Greece, One Culture" initiative by the Ministry of Culture, the Thesprotia Ephorate of Antiquities will host the theatrical performance "Koura" at the Ancient Theater of Gitana, north of Igoumenitsa.

Our Festival 9 | Athens | July 25-30

The ninth edition of Our Festival (ourfestival.gr) invites you to a six-day celebration of culture and solidarity. The festival will take place at the Euripides Theater in Rematia and the Youth Center of the Municipality of Halandri, offering a diverse program of theater, music, dance, performances, children's shows and workshops for all ages.

Taverna Miresia | Athens | July 18-20

Mario Banushi directs and stars in "Taverna Miresia - Mario, Bella, Anastasia" at the National Theater's Eleni Papadaki Stage, as part of the Athens and Epidaurus Festival (aefestival.gr).

Andrea Bocelli | Athens | July 18

The esteemed Italian tenor will be performing at the Olympic Stadium, marking his highly anticipated debut to his countless admirers in Greece.

Lindsey Stirling | Athens | July 17

Technopolis (athens-technopolis.gr) welcomes outstanding violinist Lindsey Stirling for her first performance in Greece. With her extraordinary blend of electric violin and dance music, Stirling has become quite the trailblazer, amassing a dedicated fan base and earning accolades including two Billboard Music Awards.

Multimedia exhibition raises awareness on fragility of Aoos River

The fragility of the Aoos/Vjosa River, which crosses the border between Greece and Albania and represents one of Europe's few remaining free-flowing waterways, has inspired a multimedia exhibition that seeks to explore the confluence of history, culture, economy, and environmental sustainability.

Cash boost brings new film funding programs

The Greek Film Center (EKK) is launching five new funding programs thanks to a cash injection of around 7.25 million euros from the European Union-backed National Recovery and Resilience Fund, its director, Markos Holevas, said on Monday.

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom on promoting youth mental health

Documentary filmmaker and actor Jennifer Siebel Newsom made the mental health of children and teenagers her number one priority when her husband, Gavin Newsom, became governor of the US state of California in 2019, and it was also the subject that brought her to Greece recently, to speak at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation's Nostos conference.

Because We Are Together | Athens | To October 10

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (emst.gr) presents the debut showcase of Mikhail Karikis' artwork in Greece, featuring a selection of six immersive audiovisual installations spanning the past decade of the artist's career, alongside supplementary smaller works, photographs and texts.

Precipice | Monemvasia | To July 6

The artist residency Katikía (katikiaart.com) presents Avery Wheless' inaugural residency exhibition showcasing the artist's energetic and tender paintings, influenced by her background in ballet and exploring the complexities of the female form. Created during her time in Monemvasia, Greece, the artworks reflect her experiences and observations of the local surroundings.

Lena Platonos | Athens | July 7

The acclaimed priestess of electronic music in Greece, Lena Platonos presents an entrancing show featuring a selection of her iconic compositions at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr).

Plasmata II | Ioannina | To July 9

Organized by the Onassis Stegi (onassis.org), the digital art exhibition "Plasmata II" is taking place in the city of Ioannina, northwestern Greece, this summer.

Urbanography | Athens | To March 3

The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (nationalgallery.gr) presents the urban experience of 1950s-70s Greece through paintings, sculptures, installations and film clips. Viewing the city as a source of both identity and conflict, through the work of 77 artists, the exhibition captures the rapidly changing post-war society of Athens.

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