Greece
Celebrities
Greek Island Invites Beyonce as Part of Venus de Milo Campaign
Campaigners for the return of the Aphrodite of Milos (AKA the Venus de Milo) have asked American pop superstar Beyonce to visit the Aegean island as part of their efforts to have the statue returned to Greece.
Milos' municipality issued...
Greece
Metropolitan of Glyfada Claims He was Unaware of Gay Baptism
The Metropolitan of Glyfada, Antonios, claims that he was unaware of all of the details regarding the Greek Orthodox baptism that Archbishop of America Elpidophoros conducted for the children of a gay couple on Saturday.
Evanggelos Bousis and Peter Dundas,...
Greece
First Greek Orthodox Baptism for Child of Gay Couple in Greece
Evanggelos Bousis and Peter Dundas, both of Greek descent, became the first gay couple to hold a Greek Orthodox Baptism for their children in Greece on Saturday.
The couple's children, Alexios and Eleni, were baptized by his Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros...
Celebrities
Greek Mathematics Reveal Most Beautiful Woman on the Planet
British scientists have recently determined exactly who is the most beautiful woman on the planet -- according to a mathematical formula used by ancient Greeks.
Dr. Julian De Silva, an eminent facial cosmetic surgeon on London's famous Harley Street, led...
Art
Say Cheese! Athens To Join Museum Selfie Day
The ubiquitous 'selfie' has become a part of modern life and on Wednesday Athens' Benaki Museum will be using them to encourage visitors to say 'cheese' in front of its valuable art collections.
The first Museum Selfie Day was in January...
Greece
The Most Local Tour of Athens You 'll Find on The Web
Stop being a tourist – start becoming an explorer! Here's an account of a real local tour of Greece's capital, Athens.
Economy
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister's Investment Ideas Show Disengagement from Reality
The word "investment" is a new, mysterious concept for the leftist politicians of the SYRIZA-ANEL coalition government. When in opposition, the word investment sounded like nails on a chalkboard to their ears. A capitalist concept that was anathema to...
Fashion
Vrettos Vrettakos: The Next Big Thing
When famous Greek designer Vrettos Vrettakos designed his favorite comic book heroes on paper and then using fabric, no one could have imagined his promising future. Just a few years later, Greek and international VIPs gather in his boutique...
Celebrities
Vrettos Vrettakos, the Renowned Greek Fashion Designer
Vrettos Vrettakos is a London-based Greek designer who is very successful and famous in the international fashion industry.
Both Greek and foreign celebrities, actresses and singers have been selecting his luxurious yet simple and flattering designs for their formal appearances...