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The House of Manos Hadjidakis Turns into a House of Culture

The house in which composer Manos Hadjidakis was born and raised in will become a house of culture which will open to the public. The preservable neo-classical building which was built in 1895, was renovated by the Region of...

Acropolis Museum Presents Manos Hadjidakis' Musical Soirees in February

Musical soirees featuring the work of Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis will be held at the Acropolis Museum on Thursday evenings throughout February, as part of the museum's "One Day at the Acropolis Museum" program. The performances, organized in collaboration with...

The Prefecture of Xanthi erects Manos Xadjidakis’ house

The house where Manos Hadjidakis was born in Xanthi, is erected by the Perfecture of Xanthi, according to the Central Jewish Council of Greece. The triplex house is a building of great architecture with bricks, decorative arcs and lattices.  The...

Stelios Kazantzidis: The Voice of Post-War, Poverty-Stricken Greece

Stelios Kazantzidis -- who died in 2001 --was the voice that contained the pain and desire of post-war, poverty-stricken Greece.

The Life of Greek Movie Star and Activist Tzeni Karezi

Greek actress Tzeni Karezi was one of the most prolific actresses of the "Golden Age" of Greek cinema, which ran from the '50s to the '60s.

My Afternoon With Zorba: When Mikis Theodorakis was Banned in Greece

During the time of the military junta in Greece from 1967 to 1974, Greek composer and activist Mikis Theodorakis' music was banned. By Bill Thomas The road to my afternoon with Zorba began in 1968. I was in the US Navy...

Greece's Leading Rock Guitarist Yannis Spathas Dies at 69

Considered one of the top guitarists in Greece and one of the founders of the Socrates music band, Yannis Spathas, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. Yannis Spathas (November 30, 1950 -July 6, 2019) was a Greek...

Greek Songs That Became Huge International Hits

The international music industry finally seemed to take its first notice of Greece during the turbulent decade of the 1960's. International singers gave new, modern twists to the unique melodies of the country, while portraying an image of Greece as a...

After 53 Years, Athens' Kentrikon Restaurant Serves its Last Meal

One of the most historic eateries in central Athens has served its last meal. Kentrikon Restaurant, which earned a reputation for serving quality, home-style meals to a clientele of famous musicians, actors, and politicians, has shut its doors after...

Events Mark Addition of Ancient Philippi to UNESCO World Heritage List

A visit by Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou and the unveiling of a plaque that informs visitors of Philippi's new status as a UNESCO World Heritage site concluded two days of celebrations to mark the archaeological site's formal addition...

Chinese Artists' Concert in Athens Unites Expats and Greeks

On Wednesday the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater Symphony Orchestra performed to raving reviews at the Athens Concert Hall. The concert was conducted by Zhang Zheng and was a treat to expats and Greeks alike who came together...

Exceptional Greeks of Cretan Descent

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and it is famous across the globe for its beaches, clear waters and exceptional cuisine. However, what many people don't know is that some of the most important Greeks throughout history...

August Full Moon Events at Museums and Archaeological Sites Around Greece

For the past few years August full moons in Greece have been celebrated with particular reverence, and this year is no exception. The Greek Ministry of Culture unveiled a series of events to coincide with the August full moon...

Top 10 International Films Shot in Greece

The place of the stars is in the sky and they are there to inspire imagination and romance... But when the "stars" decide to come to Greece, they set off a frantic explosion among the cinephile public. From Sophia...

Zonar's: A Center for Politics, Art and Culture to Reopen in Athens

Zonar’s is a classic café and pastry shop located in downtown Athens near Syntagma Square that has been operating since the summer of 1940. Numerous Greek intellectuals, politicians and actors have established Zonar's as the most historic hangout place in Athens, making...