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Concert Against Racism in Munich

The Greek Pontian Association of Munich organized a concert on Tuesday afternoon against racism to support the Voulgaridis family. The concert was held in the Gasteig Megaron. The lyre was the dominant musical instrument  which united the Germans and the Greeks. It...

Sports Journalist Association Honors Top Athletes of 2013

The Panhellenic Sports Journalist Association (PSAT) held a ceremony on Monday evening at the Peace and Friendship stadium in Piraeus to honor the top Greek athletes for 2013. Recently, the national football team was qualified for the 2014 World Cup...

Man Killed in House Fire in Athens Greece

  A 58-year-old man was killed in a fire that broke out in his apartment early in the morning today in Kato Patisia, Athens. The Greek fire brigade was notified a few minutes after 2am, by residents nearby. Fire-fighters rushed to...

Australia: Solidarity Rally in Favor of Greek Neo-Nazis

The members of a small Australian far-right party, Australian First, participated in a solidarity rally in favor of Golden Dawn. The protesters were gathered outside the Greek Embassy in Sidney. The head-protester was the president of the Australia First party,...

Greek Dance Team Excels in Algerian Festival

Two Greek dance groups were awarded recently after participating in festivals, proving that Greek dance fascinates people abroad. The first group, named Prosxima was awarded in Algeria. Their show entitled 21-mneme was presented in the 5th International Festival of...

Olympiacos Handed Manchester United in Today's Champions League Draw

The knockout stage of the 2013/14 Champions League campaign has finally taken shape, with only 16 of the continent's finest left in the hunt for Europe's top prize. The event took place in Nyon of Switzerland, at 1pm. The...

PAOK Handed Benfica's Difficult Challenge in Europa League's draw

PAOK have been drawn against Benfica in the last-32 stage of the Europa League. Following the announcement of the 2013/14 Champions League round of 16 fixtures, Monday afternoon brought the turn of the Europa League to take centre stage....

Greek Day at the New York Stock Exchange

On Monday, December 16, representatives from the Greek Delegation and executive managers from Greek NYSE listed companies, will meet at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate the 9th annual Greek Day. Greek Day will be a part of the 15th...

SEEMO: Increase in Attacks Against Journalists in Greece

  In an announcement, South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) highlights the increase in the number of journalists in Greece that have been attacked the past few years, especially during 2012. The announcement was made to condemn the recent incident...

Remembering 70 Years Since the Holocaust in Kalavryta

An event in remembrance of 70 years since the holocaust, took place on Saturday morning in Kalavryta, Greece. A memorial service for the victims was held in the metropolitan cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the presence...

Remains of Dead Greek Soldier Back Home After 65 Years

  In a modest yet moving ceremony, a military contingent paid tribute to 23-year-old soldier, Charalambos Korkovis, who was killed in 1948 in the Greek region of Souli. The military contingent delivered the bones of the soldier to his family,...

Golden Dawn Protests Against Mosque in Athens Greece

Supporters and members of the Greek Neo-Nazi party, Golden Dawn, attended a marching protest against the construction of a Mosque in central Athens. Thirteen years after the project was announced by the Greek government, an architect for the construction of the...

Rhodes: Disabled Dancer Mesmerizes Audience

There is a standard stereotype which connects the ability to dance with the perfect human body. George Christakis' aim is to crush this stereotype. He is the initiator and founder of dance theater DAGIPOLI, whose goal is to show...

Double Elections for Greek Citizens in May

Greek Interior Minister Yiannis Michelakis announced on Wednesday morning, that Greek local elections will take place on May 18 and 25. This means that the second day of Greek local elections will coincide with the elections of the European...

Concert Dedicated to Maria Callas Held in Yerevan

A concert dedicated to the great Greek soprano, Maria Callas was held on December 8, in the Chamber Theater of Yerevan. This concert marked the upcoming EU presidency of Greece in 2014. In his speech, Greek Ambassador Ioannis Taghis talked...