Greece
Culture
Works of Greek Poet Yannis Ritsos Speak to a New Generation
A third volume of poems by the iconic modern Greek poet Yannis Ritsos has just been published in English by Manolis Aligizakis.
Environment
Lefkada's Agios Nikolaos: The Dream Islet Reminiscent of the Caribbean
Agios Nikolaos is a tiny, sandy island rising out of the Ionian sea, situated next to the island of Lefkada.
Its beauty amazes anyone who is lucky enough to visit it, with its turquoise waters and its long sandy beach...
Culture
Debt-Ridden Greece's Only Theater Museum Shuts Down
The Greek theatrical and cultural treasure that was established as a museum in 1938, is not open anymore and is facing a permanent closure.
Among the museum’s collection, here you will find historic archives from the press dating back to...
Greece
Drone Captures Poet's Heavenly Greek Island (photos & video)
The tiny Greek islet of Agios Nikolaos is a unique place with a wide beach and crystal, shallow waters at the entrance of the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea.
It is a place which also provided inspiration for one...
Ancient Greece
German Philhellene Revives Ancient Delphic Games (video)
Philhellene Christian Kirsch is the founder of the International Delphic Council, an organization that revives the Pythian Games of Delphi -- or Delphic Games -- since 1997.
Kirsch says that in Ancient Greece the Delphic Games were as important as...
Greece
On the Road in Greece: Comedy in Tripoli, Arcadia
Educators are dedicated and serious on improving the quality of life in Greece. It is not a job to them. It is a ministry. The Theatrical Group of the Primary Education Teachers Arcadia presented the comedy "not me" (Den...
Art
Ancient Theatre of Delphi Opens for Unique Performance After 37 Years
In the framework of the events organized by this year’s Athens and Epidaurus Festival, the ancient Greek theatre of Delphi will open its gates to the public after 37 years of utter silence for a unique performance on July...
Greece
«Tracing Istanbul» Art Exhibition Opens at Technopolis
Following its hosting at the Holy Theological School of Halki and Istanbul’s Sismanoglio Hall, a group exhibition entitled “Tracing Istanbul” and featuring 101 Greek artists last night took up residence at the City of Athens Technopolis, in the Kostis...