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February 18: Great Greek Writer Nikos Kazantzakis was Born

The famous Greek writer and poet, Nikos Kazantzakis was born on February 18, 1883 and died on October 26, 1957.  He became globally known after the 1964 release of the film, "Zorba the Greek," based on his novel. He gained renewed...

Exhibition on Nikos Kazantzakis opens on Crete

The permanent exhition on Nikos Kazantzakis, perhaps the most important [...]

Nikos Kazantzakis: Legacy of "Zorba the Greek" Author Lives On

Nikos Kazantzakis was Greece’s most prolific writer and he remains one of the most famous Greek citizens to have ever lived. A writer of dozens of novels, poems, plays and short stories, his works have been translated into practically...

Director Yiannis Smaragdis at "Nikos Kazantzakis" Film Advance Premiere in Herakleion (video)

The advance premiere of the long-awaited "Nikos Kazantzakis" movie, took place in Herakleion, Crete on Wednesday, in the presence of director Yiannis Smaragdis and cast members. The long-awaited film about the life and travels of Nikos Kazantzakis, is out and will...

Kazantzakis Award Winners Named

The International Award named after the acclaimed late Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis will be awarded to Maria Hadjiapostolou, theologist, and Marta Silvia Dios Sanz of Argentina, a doctoral candidate at the University of Peloponnese in Athens, Greece. The International Society...

International Award Named For Kazantzakis

"We managed to bring new people, communities and regions that had no idea  of who Nikos Kazantzakis is, in contact with a Greek poet and also gave them the opportunity to discover Greece, Chairman of the Steering Committee of...

Metal Busts of Kazantzakis, El Greco Stolen

Scavengers roaming Greek streets and even tearing apart buildings in search of copper – in one case trying to take down an entire bridge – have now claimed the bronze busts of famed Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis and renowned...

Kazantzakis' Letters Show His Thoughts

Newly-found letters of Nikos Kazantzakis, perhaps Greece's greatest novelist, have brought out some of his thoughts about his most renowned work, Zorba the Greek, which became an equally acclaimed film and the epitome of the the Greek soul to...

"Kazantzakis and the Arab World" Exhibition at Egyptian Cultural Centre of Athens

“Kazantzakis and the Arab World” is the title of the pending exhibition to be hosted at the Egyptian Cultural Centre of Athens from February 28 to March 3, within the framework of international celebrations of the 55th anniversary of...

Kazantzakis Museum Faces Possible Closure, Crete

The Kazantzakis Museum in Crete faces a possible closure, because it does not have any financial resources apart from the donations and revenues of tickets. An appeal for help was made by the Board Council of the Museum, while the...

Cavafy: The Greek Poet Master at Saying a Lot with Very Little

Greek poet Konstantinos Kavafis brought an international aura to modern Greek poetry, by being a master at saying a lot with very little.

Grigoris Afxentiou: A True Greek-Cypriot Hero

Grigoris Afxentiou is a national hero for Cyprus as he was one of the prominent fighters in the 1955-1959 EOKA struggle to liberate the island from British colonial rule.

US President’s Granddaughter Maisy Biden In Greece for Vacation

Maisy Biden, one of the granddaughters of US President Joe Biden is in Greece for her vacation, it was reported on Wednesday.

Ten Traditional Greek Villages Waiting to be Explored

The Greek villages represent an incredible alternative for those looking to get away from the busy rhythm of the islands and beaches

Greece Opens to Tourism with 235 International Flights

Greece opened its regional airports on the islands on Wednesday welcoming the first mass arrival of tourists after the coronavirus lockdown. Greek authorities say that a total of 235 flights are expected on the first day. Apart from Athens and...