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New US Film Delves Into Papanicolaou’s Cancer Breakthrough
A new US film that highlights the Greek doctor's George Papanicolaou cancer breakthrough in the 1920s premieres on PBS stations on March 26th.
“The Cancer Detectives,” tracks the fascinating and surprisingly frustrating backstory of the Pap smear, a cervical cancer...
Greek News
Apple TV Now Offers Ertflix, Greek Public Broadcaster Streamer
ERTFLIX, the streaming service of the Greek Public Broadcaster ERT, has become available to international audiences on Apple TV.
Celebrities
Greek-Mythology Netflix Show ‘Kaos’ Releases Trailer
The first teaser trailer for Netflix's upcoming Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos has been released, and it features Jeff Goldblum as the Greek god of thunder and sky, Zeus.
Off the back of the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians'...
Celebrities
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, Diagnosed With Cancer
In a deeply personal and unexpected announcement, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, revealed on Friday evening that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
This news has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom and the...
Celebrities
Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson Be the New James Bond?
Speculation is again growing over which actor will take on the role of James Bond after reports that British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role.
British newspaper The Sun has reported that the Kick-Ass and Marvel movies star...
Celebrities
Famous Greek Singer Vicky Leandros Falls Off Stage in Germany
World famous Greek singer Vicky Leandros tripped and fell off the stage during a concert in Hanover, Germany on Friday night.
According to German newspaper Bild, the Greek singer suddenly fell off the stage while singing one of her biggest...
Greek News
Greek Police Ban Rallies in Thessaloniki Over ‘Blasphemous’ Movie Poster
A controversial poster advertising the screening of a movie in Thessaloniki has forced police to issue a ban on public gatherings on Tuesday.
Police are concerned about a rally that was being planned to protest the screening at the northern...
Ancient Greece
Emma Stone Quotes Greek Philosopher Aristotle During Oscars Speech
In her Oscar acceptance speech, during which she triumphed as the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Greek Director Yorgos Lanthimos' film Poor Things, Emma Stone eloquently employed language strikingly reminiscent of various passages from...
entertainment
Fortnite’s Newest Update is All About Greek Mythology
The popular video game Fortnite has launched a new chapter called "Myths and Mortals," which is all about Greek mythology, meaning gamers can play as Greek gods, fight around Mount Olympus, and wield Zeus' thunderbolt.
The new launch of the...
Hollywood
Oscars 2024: A Triumph for Oppenheimer and Poor Things
Oppenheimer and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things are the big winners of the 2024 Oscars after scooping eleven awards on Sunday evening.
Oppenheimer won best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy. The film, which received thirteen nominations, also won best...
Celebrities
Taylor Swift Among Us Weekly’s Most Powerful Women of 2024
For International Women's Day 2024, part of the wider celebration of Women's History Month, Us Weekly has published a list of the world's most "inspiring and powerful women currently dominating the cultural landscape," - including Taylor Swift, Beyonce and...
Celebrities
Mike Tyson Returns to Ring to Fight Jake Paul
YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul will fight 57-year-old former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to Fight in Texas this Summer
The...
Greek News
New Greek Cinema Makes Europe Debut with ‘Brando with a Glass Eye’
The movie "Brando with a Glass Eye" by Greek director Antonis Tsonis was one of the highlights of the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival, an annual film festival focused on emerging artists in the US.
The movie will make its European...
Greek News
Telly Savalas’ Family Honored With Greek Citizenship in LA
The family of late Greek American actor Telly Savalas, best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series Kojak (1973–1978), were awarded Greek citizenship at the Consulate of Greece in Los Angeles, USA.
The recipients were the...
Greece
Melina Mercouri: The Epitome of the Hellenic Spirit
Melina Mercouri (18 October 1920 – 6 March 1994) is engraved in the minds of millions of Greeks. In her life, she was several things: a striking woman; a stage and movie actress; a patriot; an activist; and a...