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Armani's Summer Vacation in Chania
The famous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has been cruising for the last few days the Greek islands on his luxury yacht Main, and since the morning of July 22 has been enjoying his holidays in Chania, Crete.
Armani, who...
Europe
Italians Pour Praise on Samaras’ Government
ANSA, (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata), the leading wire service in Italy and one of the leaders among world news agencies, in its telegraph to Athens noted that, “Τhere are positive messages for the work of Samaras' government."
In particular, ANSA’s...
Europe
Kalymnos, Island of the Fake Blind
The online edition of the German news magazine raises the old story of the fraudulent claims for blindness on the island of Kalymnos in Greece.
“Suddenly, hundreds of supposedly blind can see again: Another blatant fraud case in the welfare...
Hollywood
‘Papou’ Begins Filming in Detroit
"Papou," the first feature-length film from director Michael Angelo Zervos, began filming in Metro Detroit earlier this month. Scheduled to shoot in the area for approximately a month, the excitement surrounding the production has been building since they've been...
Celebrities
Boston Marathon’s Life-Saving Greek Doctor
Dr. George Velmachos became known worldwide as the head of doctors who successfully treated the victims of the bomb attack at the Boston Marathon last April. The great Greek scientist is also the doctor of 16-year-old Myrto, who was...
Archaeology
Austerity’s Cost: Archaeological Sites Plundered
The BBC, in an article written by Theopi Skarlatos, has drawn attention to one of the least known collateral damages of the economic crisis in Greece: theft of archaeological treasures and unlawful antiquity trading.
According to police reports, it has...
Europe
Travel Story Cedes Cyprus To Turkey
In a travel story in the Financial Times about castles on the island of Cyprus, the piece identified the occupied territories in the northern third of the country as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a designation recognized only...
Cyprus
London Protests Turks’ Cyprus Destruction
A seminar entitled "Eradicating the past: Turkey’s assault on the cultural heritage of Cyprus” on the destruction of cultural heritage in the occupied part of Cyprus took place in London on July 17. The seminar was organized by the...
Europe
Greece’s Public Enemy #1: Schaeuble
He may have received a reception fit for Royalty and heads of state - the center of Athens was virtually shut down and demonstrations banned - during his visit on July 18, but to most Greeks, German Finance Minister...
Greece
ESIEA: 24-Hour Strike July 19
The Journalists' Union of the Athens Daily Newspapers (ESIEA) announced the decision of the Press unions to declare a 24-hour strike in the private mass media tomorrow, Friday July 19 against the operation for the closure of ERT.
In the...
Diaspora
15th Encounter of Pontian Youth Associations
The 15th Encounter of Pontian Youth Associations at the Panagia Soumela Monastery starts on July 18 and will last until July 21 at Kastania, Imathia. The Encounter includes lectures, performances, folklore events, getting to know the sights of Veroia...
Culture
Kalamata International Dance Festival Opens Its Doors
The art of dance is being honored this year in the Kalamata International Dance Festival, which continues its action for the 19th year in a row, despite the adversities and necessary cuts due to the economic crisis.
Remaining faithful to...
events
Navarino Challenge Marathon in the Peloponnese
An initiative is starting in Messinia and Arcadia, the first marathon Navarino Challenge. The Ambassador of the Navarino Challenge, and supporter of the idea of fair play, will be the world’s leading Greek- American Supreme Marathon runner, Dean Karnazes.
The...
Celebrities
Naomi Campbell Holidaying on Mykonos
After a really tough winter, the Black Gazelle of the catwalk, Naomi Campbell, is visiting Greece for her summer break.
Her depression from separating with her Russian billionaire ex, Vladimir Doronin, and the war over his new relationship with aspiring...
Australia
Sydney Museum Shows Off LEGO Acropolis
Sydney's Nicholson Museum is featuring an exhibit of one of the ancient world’s iconic landmarks, the Acropolis of Athens - built with the LEGO toy set. The opening was marked by a lecture from the man who used the...