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Hollywood
‘Hercules’ Films to Battle it Out in 2014
With two "Hercules" films on the horizon, it's going to be a battle of the same god in 2014. A release date for "Hercules: The Legend Begins," starring Kellan Lutz, has just been announced for February 7, and "Hercules"...
Art
The “Faces of Greece” in Buenos Aires
“The Faces of Greece from the Antiquity to the Modern Era” is the theme of the “International Greek Conference Nostos 2013,” which will take place from November 26 to November 28, in Buenos Aires Argentina.
Dr. Christina Tsaradikos, the president...
Europe
“Streams of Light” at the Hellenic Centre in London
Mina Kordali, a recognized artist from Athens, presents her new works of art entitled Streams of Light, at the Hellenic Centre in London. The exhibition runs until Thursday, 21 November 2013.
The works presented at the Hellenic Centre are innovative...
Greece
Tsalikidis Mysterious Death Becomes a Movie
The new film of Yannis Sakaridis, "Wild Duck," is inspired by a mysterious Greek story. The film impresses the audience thanks to its maturity, simplicity and the performances of Alexandros Logothetis, George Pyrpasopoulos, Themis Bazaka and Yannis Stankoglou.
Alexandros Logothetidis...
Hollywood
‘Divergent’ Actor Theo James Signs on for ‘London Fields,’ ‘Franny’
Theo James, star of the upcoming action-adventure film "Divergent," which is based on the Veronica Roth novel, is already gearing up for his next two roles.
The Greek-Brit actor, whose birth name is Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, is set...
Business
Samaras in Paris for Youth Employment Meeting
Greek Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras is travelling to Paris today, in order to participate in the second European summit that will take place in the capital of France. The subject that will be discussed in the summit, is the...
events
Chania: Celebrating 100 Years Since the Union
The official program for the events was announced today by Nikos Papadakis, the President of the National Research Foundation “Eleftherios Venizelos.” It will include exhibitions, lectures, concerts and educational activities. On the 1st of December there will be a...
Australia
Greek Comedian Nick Giannopoulos Pushes the Envelope
The Greek Australian comedian Nick Giannopoulos satirized Frankston MP during a sketch at a Liberal Party fundraiser hosted by Victorian Premier Denis Napthine. The function was held on November 8 and was attended by many MP's.
Giannopoulos says his cleaning...
entertainment
Greek Canadian Comedian Angelo Tsarouchas Returns
Greek Canadian Angelo Tsarouchas was born in Montreal but lives permanently in Los Angeles due to work commitments. He is an important comedian whose roots are from Sparta, making him eager to complete the current autobiographical documentary entitled "Back...
Greece
"Golden Cage" Triumphs at 54th Thessaloniki Int'l Film Festival
The “Golden Cage” (La Jaula De Oro), a modern road movie triumphed in the 54th International Film Festival of Thessaloniki, by winning 4 awards. The “Golden Cage” won the top prize in FISHER audience award and the Best Feature...
Economy
Greek Cops Tussle With ERT Protesters
Riot police battled protesters and opposition lawmakers at the closed public broadcasting station ERT in Athens late on Nov. 9 as Parliament was debating a motion to censure the Conservative-led coalition government for sending in the police earlier in...
events
World's Best Bartender Coming to Athens!
It’s not the first time that the Artesian Bar in London was named “The Best Bar in the World,” and it’s not the first time that Simone Caporale, the Artesian’s bartender was named as one of the best bartenders...
events
Celebrating 100 Years of Crete’s Union with Greece
The Pancretan Association of America is organizing a series of cultural events from the 5th to the 8th of December in New York in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Crete’s Union with Greece. The festivities will begin...
Culture
Zografeion Lyceum Celebrates 120 Years
Zografeion Lyceum will celebrate its 120 years of operation, featuring a concert with Greek singer Evanthia Reboutsika. Zografeion Lyceum is the monumental school of Greek Orthodox Stavrodromi Community in Istanbul.
The concert is organized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate and will...
Economy
Kefalogianni: “Greece a Destination of Great Hospitality”
"Except for the ten percent increase in the tourism sector for the year 2014, another positive fact is that every tourist who has visited Greece in the last few years has returned to his homeland with the best impressions...