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Greek-Australian Student Becomes Major Social Media Influencer

A Greek-Australian student has amassed a tidy sum by becoming a social media influencer, making $73,461 Australian (45,276 euros) every year that she has been in high school. Tia Christofi, an 18-year-old from Melbourne, currently has more than 3,000 YouTube...

World's Best Aerobatics Pilots Mesmerize Spectators at Athens Flying Show

Thousands of spectators gathered at Tanagra Air Base north of Athens on Saturday to watch spectacular displays by some of the world's best aerobatics pilots on the first day of the annual Athens Flying Week (AFW) air show. The air...

Canada Selects Adaptation of Classic Greek Tragedy “Antigone” for International Film Oscar

Canada selected on Friday writer-director Sophie Deraspe's refugee family drama Antigone as its official submission for the best international feature category to the 92nd Academy Awards. The French language indie adapts Sophocles' classical Greek tragedy of the same name to...

”When Tomatoes Met Wagner”: Greece’s Entry in 2020 Academy Awards

Marianna Economou's inspiring film ''When Tomatoes Met Wagner” has been chosen to represent Greece at the 92nd Academy Awards, it was announced on Wednesday by the country's Ministry of Culture. The Greek film's story takes place in Thessaly, in central...

Athens International Film Festival Opens on Wednesday

Long-awaited premieres are included in the anniversary program of the 25th Athens International Film Festival, to be held from September 18-29 in the cinemas Danaos 1 & 2, Ideal, Odeon Opera 1 & 2, The Astor, Athens Concert Hall...

Greece's Temple of Poseidon to Host First-Ever Catwalk Show

Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou will soon stage a fashion show at the Temple of Poseidon in Greece. The event, which will take place on October 3, will be a showcase for Katrantzou's Spring/Summer 2020 fashion collection, making her...

Party Time for Billionaire Heiress Ariana Rockefeller on Mykonos (video)

Ariana Rockefeller, the great-great-granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, was spotted over the weekend on Mykonos partying with friends at an island nightclub. The 37-year-old heiress, who is a also a fashion designer, was captured by...

Greek Actor Takis Spyridakis Passes Away at 61

Greek actor Takis Spyridakis passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Takis Spyridakis was born in Aegina on February 4, 1958 and was an actor, director and screenwriter. He was a graduate of...

Sydney’s 26th Annual Greek Film Festival Announces 2019 Program

The Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival has announced their program for this year, which is the 26th time the important film event will be held in Sydney. The Festival offers the opportunity for film lovers and philhellenes to enjoy...

Kate Upton Soaks Up the Sun During Greek Vacation

American supermodel and actress Kate Upton has been enjoying a Greek holiday, soaking up the sun and visiting ancient sites, including the Parthenon in Athens. Upton shared several photos from her vacation over the weekend, including one in which the...

“Let’s Go Greek” Festival in Sydney Provides a Taste of Hellenic Culture

The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Parramatta, a western district of Sydney, hosted its annual "Let's Go Greek" Festival on Sunday, September 9, attracting over 20,000 visitors who enjoyed a fun day of Greek food, culture, music, and...

Influential Greek Musician Lavrentis Machairitsas Dies at 63

Popular Greek rock musician Lavrentis Machairitsas, who has produced dozens of records over the decades, has died in the early hours of Monday, apparently of heart failure. He was 63. Machairitsas, who had been vacationing at his summer home in...

Explore the World of Ancient Greece Through New "Discovery Tour" Video Game (video)

A new video game is set to launch next week which will offer players a fascinating experience of touring, exploring and even virtually interacting with the culture and history of Ancient Greece. The game, created by the French video game...

Trailer Released for Film “74” Portraying Cyprus Invasion (Video)

Paul Lambis, an award-winning Greek Cypriot screenwriter, author, and director, is creating a full-length feature film about his Turkish invasion of Cyprus called “74.” Its first, unofficial teaser trailer has now been released, preparing its audience for the wrenching moments...

Hollywood Actor James Franco Spotted on Mykonos (video)

James Franco, the American actor and filmmaker, was spotted on the Greek island of Mykonos last Wednesday, enjoying the last days of summer on the Greek island. This is the second consecutive year that Franco has visited the cosmopolitan Aegean island with...