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Stelios Kerasidis Becomes Youngest Greek Student in Prestigious Music Academy
Greek child piano prodigy Stelios Kerasidis excelled in his entrance exams for the famous music academy Schola Cantorum Paris and, at eight years of age, has become the youngest Greek to begin his studies at the institution.
La Schola was...
Greece
When Sean Connery Called for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
The first time the now legendary actor Sean Connery visited Greece was in 2001. He was so impressed by his visit to Acropolis that he allegedly exclaimed, "Oh, my God, what an unbelievable place. Why it took me so...
Europe
Cartoon of Erdogan in French Satirical Magazine Sparks Turkish Fury
A front-page cartoon in the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo which mocks President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparked furious reactions from Turkish officials on Tuesday.
"We condemn this most disgusting effort by this publication to spread its cultural racism and hatred,"...
entertainment
German Idol Films in Mykonos' Iconic Little Venice
The German reality show Deutschland sucht den Superstar, part of the "Idol" television franchise, was spotted filming an episode on the Greek island of Mykonos on Friday.
Using the island's iconic "Little Venice" area as an outdoor studio, contestants were seen...
Celebrities
Stunning Greek Island of Spetses Becomes Setting of Hollywood Movie
Filming for a new Hollywood movie has already begun on the breathtaking island of Spetses.
The film, titled "The Lost Daughter," features stars Olivia Coleman and Dakota Johnson.
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Spetses, located in the Saronic Gulf, is known for its history and town,...
Celebrities
Athens By Night for Greek Superstars Antetokounmpo, Tsitsipas
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stefanos Tsitsipas, the two biggest stars of Greek sport, joined their friend Emmanuel Karalis, a pole vaulter, for a night out in Athens on Thursday.
Antetokounmpo, twice NBA MVP, has returned to Greece after the NBA finished...
entertainment
New TV Series to Tell the Story of Saint Paisios in Greece
The life of Saint Paisios, who is widely venerated around the world but especially in Greece and Russia, will be the subject of a new television series which is currently in production.
Reportedly, filming is taking place in Konitsa, a...
Ancient Greece
Critically-Acclaimed Video Game Allows Players to Explore Greek Mythology
A new video game called "Hades" thrusts players into the world of ancient Greek mythology through fast-paced gameplay, an engaging plot, and unbelievable design elements.
The game, released on September 17th by Supergiant Games on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac,...
Greece
Underwater Cable Accidentally Cut, Leaving Most of Greece Without Internet
An underwater fiber optic cable from Bulgaria owned by Vodafone was accidentally severed around noon Wednesday, leaving most of the country without internet service.
Many business dealings came to a screeching halt at the time since most of Greece uses...
Greece
Filming of New Woody Harrelson Movie Begins in Evia, Greece
After shooting came to a halt in the face of the coronavirus, production has begun again on "Triangle of Sadness," an upcoming film by award-winning Swedish director Ruben Östlund.
Filming for the new project, which stars an international cast, including...
Diplomacy
Erdogan Files Criminal Complaint Against Greek Newspaper
Lawyers acting on behalf of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan filed a criminal complaint against a Greek newspaper on Monday which recently ran a headline using offensive language about the Turkish leader.
Turkey's official Anadolu News Agency reports that the...
Greece
Outcry on Social Media Forces CNN to Change Misleading Headline on Greece
Reporting on Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou's recent visit to the Greek Island of Kastellorizo on the 77th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis, CNN published an article with the headline: "Greek President Provokes Turkey by Visiting Tiny Island...
Greece
Greek Journalist Wins Libel Case Against Former Government Officials
Greek journalist Thanos Dimadis recently won a long legal battle in his libel case against media representatives and officials associated with the former SYRIZA administration.
Dimadis, who also is an author and the current President of the Association of Foreign Press...
Greece
Offensive Rape Remark by "Big Brother" Contestant Causes Uproar in Greece
A vulgar remark about rape by a contestant of the reality show "Big Brother" on Sunday night has caused an uproar in Greece, with the government saying it was an "incitement to a criminal act."
The show, aired by the...
Ancient Greece
Ministry of Culture Markets Facemasks With Patterns Inspired by Ancient Greece
Acknowledging the current need for their widespread use, The Greek Ministry of Culture is now marketing fabric facemasks inspired by Ancient Greece so that citizens can stay protected from Covid-19 -- while promoting Greek history.
The masks, with patterns featuring...