Wildfires in Greece: How to save your life in case of emergency

Wildfires in Greece, unfortunately occur every summer season. Every Greek knows that high temperatures in combination with strong winds, often lead to wildfires. And this is what happens every summer again…
We keep our fingers crossed that the existing fires will come to an end soon, and that the remaining summer other forests and villages will be spared from wildfires.

Of course, it is advised to know how to react in case you find yourself close to a fire. Something we unfortunately never learn in school…but it is important!

Read this article in Greek and listen to the audio

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The Cycladic Civilization and the mysterious Greek islands of Keros and Daskalio

The Cycladic civilization was an amazing culture, and the Greek islands of Keros and Daskalio, are actually Greece’s best prehistoric secret!

Ready to learn more? Read below in English, or click in the button for the Greek text. Also, with the AUDIO link,  you can also listen to the text, while reading (for Advanced level)

Click here to read the article in Greek + AUDIO link

 

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Greek University Entrance Exams

Greek University Entrance Exams or Πανελλήνιες are taking place every year at the end of the school year, and it is a stressful period for many students as well as parents.

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Studying at a Greek state university might officially be “for free” for students, but there are some conditions to consider; The exams leading to it are an intense and challenging process for all seventeen and eighteen-year-olds around the country. Parents usually pay a lot of money for private lessons for their children, in order to get the best results. This extra private education for preparing towards the exams usually is paid for minimum one year, but often for much longer as well. Therefore, knowing the difference between practice and theory, we believe it is not really correct to call the Public Greek Educational System “free”.

Continue reading and learn more about the Greek Public Educational system and University exams

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How To Travel To Syros Island, From Athens Or Mykonos

How to travel to Syros island, from Athens or Mykonos?

Because Omilo organizes Greek Language and Culture courses on the island of Syros during the summer months,
this is a frequent asked question.

First, for courses in Syros, check out the dates and availability

For all the details and course dates of  the 1-week courses, click here

For all the details and course dates of the 2-week courses, click here

Second, here below you find details, tips and useful information on how most students travel from their country to the course location on Syros island.

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Syros island and amazing Hermoupolis

Syros island and its elegant capital, Hermoupolis, hold a special place in the hearts of our teachers and students.
Every summer since 2005, Omilo has been organizing Greek Language and Culture Courses on this beautiful Cycladic island, creating unforgettable experiences of learning, fun, friendship, and discovery.

Over the years, Syros has become much more than a course destination!
It feels like a second home to the Omilo team and to many students who return again and again.

We are very happy to be able to celebrate “30 Years of Omilo” in Syros in 2026.

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The Epidaurus Amphitheatre and Little Theatre | Omilo

When visiting Greece, it’s not only about delicious meals in cozy taverns and relaxing days at the beach (although… we highly recommend both ). Many travelers, especially our Omilo students, love to dive a little deeper: exploring ancient sites, attending concerts, or even experiencing a live theatre performance under the Greek sky.

And here comes the good news…

At the stunning archaeological site of Epidaurus, combined with a visit to the charming village of Palaia Epidaurus, you can enjoy all of this in one place! History, culture, nature, and atmosphere…perfectly combined.

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25 reasons why to love Greeks!

There are at least 25 reasons why to love Greeks we believe, but maybe also many more..
(And maybe feel a little Greek yourself…)

Do you love Greece?
You’re not Greek… but somehow, you feel Greek?

Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking like a Greek.
Eating like a Greek.
Laughing like a Greek.

So here’s our question: Why can Greeks be proud to be Greek?

After  30 years of teaching Greek to students from all over the world,
Maya and Dimitris have heard hundreds of answers…
Here are 25 of our favorites!
With a little explanation for those of you who just started learning the language and culture.

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Winter in Greece

Winter in Greece is never boring, and for those who thought that Greece is only a summer country, you couldn’t be more wrong :-).
Due to its varied nature and culture, Greece has to offer something in any season!
In general, we had a  a sunny and warm end of the year,  but we expect any moment the winter to start…
Better be prepared, and get your warm cloths ready…or start planning your winter trip to Greece!

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The Pomegranate: A Symbol of Good Luck in Greek Tradition

On the first day of the New Year, many Greek homes welcome the year ahead by breaking open a pomegranate for good luck. This beautiful ritual is believed to bring health, prosperity, and abundance to the household. It is also common in Greece to exchange pomegranates (ρόδι), often made of metal, glass, or ceramic, as New Year’s gifts. These symbolic objects are known as γούρια;  charms meant to bring good fortune for the year to come.

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Greek Netflix Series – Maestro in Blue | Omilo

The Greek Netflix Series, Maestro in Blue, is the first Greek TV series to make it to Netflix and it’s been localised into several languages.
This means you can watch it with subtitles for a little bit of help if you’re a beginner or intermediate student of Greek.

From what we hear from our Omilo students attending a Greek Language and Culture course in Greece, many have discovered this Netflix series already, but in case you did not see it yet, or if you want to improve your Greek listening skills, then  we suggest to give the Greek TV series Maestro in Blue a try.

click here to read the article in GREEK and list to the GREEK AUDIO

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