Tag Archives: Georgios Papadopoulos

Art inspired by democracy and the despots who overthrew it

There should be no place on earth that has more authority to speak of democracy’s enduring appeal than the place that first posited it. But a new art exhibition in Athens seems wary of touting its reputation. You have to walk all the way to the end of the National Gallery of Greece’s exhibition, past… Read More »

Why Greeks will always love the British

While anti-tourist protests have become a feature in many of our favorite holiday destinations (especially Spain), Britons hoping for a warm welcome this summer should look no further than Greece. The country I have lived in for 15 years, phylloxenia (love of foreigners), but the British have long been treated particularly well – exactly since… Read More »