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On Monday, President Prokopis Pavlopoulos hailed the contribution of the National Archaeological Museum to man-made creations during the inauguration of the new exhibition “Odysseys,” which marks the 150-year anniversary of the museum. “150 years after its foundation, the National Archaeological...

On Monday, Greek volunteers Efi Latsoudi and Konstantinos Mitragas on behalf of the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) became the latest in a long line of distinguished everyday heroes to receive UNHCR’s prestigious annual Nansen Refugee Award. Both winners of the...

Originally completed with construction in 1976, the Athens Conservatory, designed by architect Ioannis Despotopoulos is one of the most expensive properties throughout the Balkans- and it hasn't ever been used to its fullest. The ground floor of the property has...

It's a newer form of art; a free-spirited creative way that athletes express themselves. On Saturday the Red Bull Art of Motion kicked off on the Greek island of Santorini, entering its sixth year of celebrating free running and Bart...

The Deutsche Welle Choir has commenced its seven-day tour of Greece under the theme of reconciliation. The choir started off in Kalavryta, the town where the Kalavryta Massacre occurred during Nazi Germany’s occupation during World War II, when nearly every male in...

The National Archaeological Museum is celebrating 150 years since its opening and is hosting a series of events and exhibitions to mark the occasion. President Prokopis Pavlopoulos will inaugurate a year-long exhibition titled “Odysseys” on October 3, at 19:00. It is a...

The 34th Spartathlon race was won on Saturday by the Polish runner, Andrzej Radzikowski. Radzikowski completed the 245.3 kilometer historic race that traverses everything from vineyards and olive groves to trails and an over-night run over Mount Parthenon climbing some 1,200...

The CEO of Earth Friendly Products, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, was honored for her contribution to saving our planet at the star-studded 20th Anniversary Global Green Awards in Los Angeles, September 29. The Greek-American who received the award for Corporate Environmental Leadership...

Nikos Sakellariou, president of Greece's Council of State, issued an unusual statement on Friday following a brief meeting of judges on crucial matters concerning the legislative framework for Greece's TV licenses. The president of Greece's highest court said that...

On Wednesday the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater Symphony Orchestra performed to raving reviews at the Athens Concert Hall. The concert was conducted by Zhang Zheng and was a treat to expats and Greeks alike who came together...

As a part of their Frieze Masters art fair, Kallos Gallery in London will be unveiling a rare Cretan bronze helmet featuring a tall crest and open-face design dating back to 650-620 BC. The helmet is one of two in...

Under the theme "Empowering the Future of Greece," The Hellenic Initiative is leading the Greek-American community in raising awareness — and investment capital — for Greece at the organization's 4th annual gala. Funds raised by The Hellenic Initiative (THI) are...

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a scathing attack against the opposition and the "old political system" in Greek Parliament. Tsipras chose the strategy "the best defense is to attack" as his administration is mired in problems stemming from the austerity...

The plenary of the Council of State on Wednesday rejected all the petitions of the injunctive measures by TV channels that were discussed on September 17 regarding the four TV licenses, while it upheld the 28 interventions submitted. Source: ANA-MPA

If you see the above picture and it says that it is from the island of Kefalonia, you would believe it, right? Well, it's not the popular tourist island of Kefalonia, it's the lesser known and visited island of Salamina! Salamina...