Greek Education & Schools: Greece is ramping up the new school year with thousands of permanent teacher hires, major infrastructure upgrades, and the rollout of the International Baccalaureate in select public schools. Diaspora Voting Rights: At the Thessaloniki International Fair, Prime Minister Mitsotakis highlighted the long-awaited establishment of postal voting and voting for Greeks abroad, with a platform already open. Culture & Identity Debate: Mitsotakis pushed back hard against claims of a “woke agenda,” after criticism over same-sex household depictions in upcoming primary-school materials. Art & Contemporary Expression: Konstantinos Patsios opens at ALMA Gallery Athens with a collage-and-painting show that riffs on Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side,” using pop culture to probe politics and identity. Ancient Storytelling on Screen: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” keeps drawing attention as a modern retelling of Homer, while “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” stays atop the box office. Heritage & Faith in the Public Eye: A piece on Greek Orthodox burial customs explains why rented graves are common in Greek cities, where plots are reused due to space limits. International Cultural Spotlight: The Jerusalem International Oud Festival features Greek artists alongside regional collaborations, including a major pairing involving veteran Greek singer Babis Tsertos.