Life
Europe
“Heart of Greece” Beats in Bologna
Cultural festival "Cuore di Grecia" (Heart of Greece in English) opens its gates in Bologna, Italy on July 12 through the 29.
According to the program presented by the Greek Embassy in Italy, seven dance schemes, 12 modern Greek movies,...
Europe
Greek Night in the Alleys of the Eternal City
A fascinating night devoted to Greece was organized by the Municipality of Rome in collaboration with the World Council of Hellenes Abroad and the Greek community of Rome and Lazio in the historic neighborhood of San Lorenzo.
It is one...
Art
1st Serifos Festival 2012 Βegins
The first Serifos Festival 2012 will open its gates to the public from July 20th to August 12th hosting numerous music and theatre performances as well as art exhibitions at the small theatre in Kato Chora, a hidden treasure...
Australia
Greek Composer Elias Constantopedos in Briwyant Dance Performance
Greek-Australian Elias Constantopedos, currently based in New York, is composing the soundtrack for the Briwyant dance performance held by the Merlyn Theatre in Southbank, Victoria.
On July 4-14, residents of Melbourne will have the opportunity to watch Vicki Van Hout's...
events
"Our Big Circus" Play Returns After 39 Years το Thessaloniki
“Our Big Circus"--μost Greeks above the age of 50 are undoubtedly familiar with the legendary theatrical play that was introduced to the public back in 1973-4 and ever since was only performed in school events and only because certain...
events
Greek Artist Vali Kolotourou in NYC Exhibition
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Greek artist, Vali Kolotourou in Sensorial Perspectives. The exhibition is scheduled to run from July 7 through July 27, 2012. The opening reception will be held on Thursday night, July...
Australia
Australia’s Greek Weekly Cultural Agenda Until July 15th, 2012
Greek Music Morning at Coburg Library- Victoria, 11 July
Coburg Library holds a morning of Greek music. On Wednesday 11 July, the library opens its gates to book-lovers willing to accompany their reading with some Greek music.
The library hosts live...
Europe
Homer’s Iliad Marathon Held by London Hellenic Centre
The Hellenic Centre in London is hosting another interesting event. On Saturday, July 21st 2012, 200 individuals of all ages and backgrounds will recite Homer's Iliad from 10 am to 8 pm.
Produced by the international literary organization "The Readers...
Europe
Rome-based Exhibition Features Greek Engraving Artists
The National Museum of Rome is hosting an exhibition about modern Greek engravers entitled "Greek Engraving at the Diocletian Baths." It is organized under the auspices of both the Greek Embassy in Rome and the Italian Ministry of Culture.
At...
Europe
Greek Distinctions at the Czech Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2012
Yiannis Papadopoulos: "Boy Eating the Bird's Food"
47th Czech international Karlovy Vary film festival honored one of the most eminent actors of the new generation of Greek cinema. Yiannis Papadopoulos won a distinction for his role in the film "Boy Eating...
Art
Nicolas Lotsos Awarded Photographer of the Year by the International Spider Awards 2012
The International Black & White Spider Awards, celebrating their seventh year, honored on June 9th amateur and professional photographers all over the world who take black and white pictures. A Greek photographer named Nicolas Lotsos was among the 2012...
Australia
“Three Men and A Red Head” Exhibition in Melbourne Curated by Greek Artist Kaliopy
Greek-Australian renowned artist Kaliopy is demonstrating her work until 22 July at the 69 Street Smith Gallery in Melbourne. The exhibition entitled "Three Men and a Red Head" showcases a diverse style of art and stories.
This event, curated by...
Economy
Greek Crisis Gives Birth to Ingenuity: Home-made Swimming Pool
The Greek economy has been suffering under the burden of piling debt to international creditors and austerity measures from the EU/IMF/ECB for the past five years, leaving its people with almost nothing new to start with. Taxation is increasing,...
Australia
Pontian Community of Melbourne and Victoria Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Pontian Community of Melbourne and Victoria celebrated its 20th anniversary with a dinner dance event, reports Neos Kosmos.
The celebration, which took place on Saturday 30 June, acknowledged the two decades of strong cultural presence of the Pontian community....
Europe
Eve Geroulis: “What are we teaching kids?”
The Marie Curie Fellowship Conference was held in Brussels, Flagey on July 3rd. Most of the speakers were former and present Fellows presenting their point of view on innovation, technology, success and creativity in a TED-style event.
The majority of...