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National Geographic Traveler: Greece among Best Fall Trips of 2017

Greece is one of the world's leading destinations with an estimated 30 million visitors this year. Coming off the heels of a record summer, Greece looks to position itself as a "365 Days Destination." According to National Geographic Traveler, which...

UK Princess Beatrice Does a Bit of Plate-Smashing on Symi Island (photos)

Princess Beatrice of York joined in the fun at a fish restaurant, on the Greek island of Symi. The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York was spotted dancing on the tables and smashing...

Acclaimed Actress Vanessa Redgrave Presents her Film on Refugee Crisis at Athens Film Festival

Acclaimed British actress Vanessa Redgrave, presented her documentary film "Sea Sorrow", which is about child refugees in the European migrant crisis, at a special screening in Athens, on Friday evening. The film is part of the 23rd Athens International Film...

Spectacular Fireworks Display at the Santorini Volcano Festival (video)

Tourists lucky enough to be in the Greek island of Santorini last weekend, had the experience of a lifetime as they watched a spectacular display of fireworks in celebration of the volcanic eruptions that made this cosmopolitan island what...

Full List of Features of Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival in October is Out

      The Delphi Bank 24th Greek Film Festival (GFF) will open on October 10, to showcase the unique perspectives of modern Greek filmmakers from all over the world. A total of 17 films and 15 short films will be presented; including...

Sony Pictures Classics to Distribute Maria Callas Documentary

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired “Maria by Callas: In Her Own Words,” Tom Volf’s documentary about the iconic Greek-American opera singer, for distribution in North America, Australia and New Zealand. For the first time, 40 years after her death, the...

A Greek Features in Vanity Fair’s List of Best-Dressed Women

Eugenie Niarchos is included in Vanity Fair’s List of Best-Dressed Women for a second year running. Niarchos a designer, born in New York and currently living in London has created the world-renowned jewelry brand Venyx. A keen traveller, Eugenie collects inspiring...

French First Lady Brigitte Macron on Greece: ‘I won’t Leave, I’ll Stay’

Brigitte Macron gave an enthusiastic endorsement of Greece as she toured the Ancient Agora in central Athens on Friday. Mrs. Macron, 64, when asked by journalists about her impressions of Greece, she replied: ‘I won’t Leave, I’ll Stay’. On Thursday Macron,...

"Amerika Square": Greece's Submission for the 2018 Foreign-Language Oscars

The Greek Film Centre has selected Yannis Sakaridis' "Amerika Square", a timely story of the opposing forces facing today's humanitarian crises, as the country's candidate for consideration for the 2018 best foreign-language film Oscar. The film, the second feature by Sakaridis,...

Eva Longoria Sails the Aegean Playing Backgammon

American actress and model Eva Longoria is enjoying her Greek vocation with her husband José Bastón. The Desperate Housewives beauty sailed on a private yacht in the Aegean, from where she posted pictures for her fans. Eva shared a selfie to...

‘Roza of Smyrna’ Opens Greek Film Festival in Sydney

The Delphi Bank's 24th Greek Film Festival will kick off with the Greek box office smash hit "Roza of Smyrna" on October 10 at Palace Cinemas, Norton Street in Sydney. Directed by Greek filmmaker George Kordellas, "Roza of Smyrna" has...

Antonis Remos and Friends Hold Arabic Style Concert in Mykonos (Video)

Mustafa Sandal from Turkey and Ragheb Alama from Lebanon held a concert in Mykonos along with Greek Antonis Remos that was anything but thrifty. With small Bedouin like tents dominating the area and hanging chandeliers, Nammos was transformed on Friday...

Forget the Pelican, Mykonos Now Got Camels! (Video)

Here's a sight you don't see every day. A couple of camels were spotted earlier today at a popular Mykonos beach. According to local media the animals where brought on the island as part of the production for a...

"A Touch of Spice" Filmmaker Directs Movie About 1968 AEK Basketball European Triumph

Acclaimed director of "A Touch of Spice" (Politiki Kouzina) Tasos Boulmetis, has completed the filming of his new movie about the legendary victory of AEK basketball team over Slavia Prague on April 4, 1968, that earned the Athens club...

TV Personality Maria Menounos Opens Greek Food Stand in Boston

Former “E! News” anchor, Greek-American Maria Menounos, is opening “Maria’s Greek Kitchen” in Boston, a pop-up concessions stand that’ll feature some of her family’s authentic Greek recipes. Opening Sept. 4 on Yawkey Way, outside the famous Fenway Baseball Park, the...