Austrian Embassy Athens

Diplomats from 27 missions support Athens Pride 2026🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Embassies and representatives of 27 diplomatic missions are proud to stand in solidarity with LGBTQI+ communities in Greece. We are honoured to participate in Athens Pride 2026 and to support this meaningful celebration of equality, inclusion, and human rights.

At a time when the value of inclusion is ever more apparent, and most needed, we reaffirm our shared commitment to societies where all people can live openly, safely, and with dignity. While recognising the progress that has been made in advancing equality, we also acknowledge that sustained effort is still required to ensure the full and equal participation of all individuals.

We reaffirm that le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, and intersex persons are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. In this spirit, we support equality before the law and freedom from discrimination in all areas of life, including social, economic, cultural, and public life.

As we join this year’s Athens Pride events and celebrations under the theme 'It’s About You (Σε Αφορά)’, we highlight the importance of creating inclusive environments where diversity is respected, valued and protected, and where all individuals can live openly, safely, and with dignity. We invite others to stand with us in this shared commitment and to contribute to the continued building of more open, inclusive, and equitable societies.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Signatories: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, the European Commission Representation in Greece, the European Parliament Office in Greece, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom.

Call for Entries | 2027 International Chamber Music Competition “Franz Schubert and the Music of Modern Music” for Piano Duo with String Quartet | University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria)
📅 Submission deadline: 10 March 2027 via https://www.muvac.com/de
For further information, please see: https://schubert.kug.ac.at/compositioncompetition

EXHIBITION: "LIVING MATTER - ΖΩΝΤΑΝΗ ΥΛΗ" with Greek-Austrian visual artist Andreas Harkiolakis

The exhibition "LIVING MATTER - ΖΩΝΤΑΝΗ ΥΛΗ" featuring Greek-Austrian visual artist Andreas Harkiolakis alongside Serwan Baran and Vanna Karamaounas explores the concept of matter as a living presence, shifting between memory, fragility, and resilience.
Through painting, photography, and texture, the artworks reveal the capacity of materials to contain human emotions and silent rhythms.

Opening: Thursday, 18 June 2026, 18:00
📅 Duration: 18 June – 18 July 18 2026, Thu & Fri: 17:00 – 20:00 and Sat: 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: art spot gallery, Lydias 13, Kaisariani 16121, Athens

“Of Manners, of Trips” by Austria-based artist Valentina Triet

Opening: 7 June, 19:00-21:00
Exhibition: 10 June – 29 July 2026
AKWA IBOM, Valtetsiou 35 (1st floor), Athens

Austria based artist Valentina Triet’s “Of Manners, of Trips” continues the ongoing Provider series through newly developed videos that extend the series’ evolving form across time. Drawing from runway presentations that traverse different historical moments of fashion image culture, from 1980s prêt-à-porter and haute couture shows to recent livestreamed presentations, Provider reprocesses these circulated images into diffuse visual fields while leaving their original soundtracks intact.

The project was produced in collaboration with Phileas – The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art.

For further information please check: https://akwaibomathens.org/of-manners-of-trips/ .

OF MANNERS, OF TRIPS | AKWA IBOM Valentina Triet’s Of Manners, of Trips at Akwa Ibom continues the ongoing Provider series through newly developed videos that extend the series’ evolving form across time. Drawing from runway presentations that traverse different historical moments of fashion image culture, from 1980s prêt-à-p...

ODYSSORPHEAS: A Watercolor Exhibition by Vienna-based Greek artist Anastasios Strikos

The first watercolor exhibition by Anastasios Strikos in Greece runs until 6 June 2026 at Bookstore Lemoni (Irakleidon 22, Thiseio, Athens) open from 9:00 until 21:00.

Pame Plateia 2026 – Central Europe in the Centre of Athens

Very pleased to join together with the Embassies of Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia in Athens the event “Pame Plateia 2026 - Central Europe in the Centre of Athens” on 28 May celebrating cultural exchange!
As part of This is Athens - City Festival, Mesolongiou Square was transformed into a lively meeting point of cultures, traditions and friendship.
Our young guests had a very nice time in the kids corner provided by ÖSD Institut Griechenland.
Besides the culinary journey through the participating countries, the enthusiastic audience enjoyed a great performance of traditional dances – even a Viennese Waltz - by the Hellenic Center for Folklore Studies (EL.KE.LAM.).
A heartfelt thank you to all our partners for the excellent cooperation!

📸/🎥: Austrian Embassy Athens, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens, ÖSD Insitut Griechenland

Free webinars on Higher Education in Austria

Join the Österreich Institut’s upcoming free webinars in English on "Studying in Austria" for comprehensive guidance on the Austrian higher education framework, application procedures, and student life.
📅 Tuesday, 16 or 23 June 2026 | 15:30-17:30 (CET)
Register via 🔗 https://www.termino.gv.at/meet/b/4d5753981286b4768f2ef3b67d8df691-568298

As the Ambassador of Austria to Greece, I sincerely thank “ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ” for the opportunity to participate in this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, and to reflect on the rich and multifaceted relationship between Austria and Greece—shaped by enduring historical ties, vibrant cultural and economic exchanges, cooperation on key European challenges such as migration, Greece’s renowned hospitality, and the wide range of emerging investment opportunities that continue to further enrich our close and forward-looking bilateral cooperation within a rapidly evolving European context.

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My warmest congratulations to the Arsakeia Schools of Psychiko, the teachers, and the students for the outstanding organization, artistic quality, and creativity of the highly successful tribute to Johann Strauss II, held on Monday, 18 May 2026, marking 200 years since his birth and 190 years since the founding of the Society for the Promotion of Education and Learning.
The students presented an excellent artistic program of waltzes, theatrical scenes, a hypothetical dialogue between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, and a moving finale with the “Blue Danube” waltz.
This tribute was a wonderful celebration of Johann Strauss II’s legacy and a fine example of cultural education and European artistic dialogue.

📸: Arsakeio

A heartfelt thank you to the students, teachers, and especially the Head of School Mrs. Ioanna-Evdokia Patsilinakou of the 1st Arsakeio Junior High School of Psychiko for a memorable visit at the Austrian residence on 15 May 2026.
In the framework of the school’s Johann Strauss II Project, the students interviewed Ambassador Gerda Vogl in German and presented an inspiring live musical performances 🎶 that filled the residence with a warm atmosphere, bringing culture and youth engagement together so beautifully.