Life
Australia
Popular Greek Chef Benardis Plans Culinary Tour in Greece
Maria Benardis is the founder of “Greekalicious” culinary school in Sydney, Australia.
Maria Benardis is currently preparing a culinary tour the following fall, a “Greek island adventure of gastronomical indulgence” as she calls it. She invites all to take part in...
events
Featured Speakers at 20th Annual Leadership 100 Conference
Ted Leonsis, one of the country’s premier business entrepreneurs, Peter Diamandis, the celebrated space pioneer, John McKesson Camp II, noted archaeologist, and Michael Psilakis, Executive Chef, are the featured speakers at the 20th Annual Leadership 100 Conference at The...
entertainment
Greece: Six X-Factor and Idols Artists in Eurovision Final
Greek broadcaster ERT has selected six artists for the Greek national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf. All of them took part in talent shows such as X-Factor and Idols: Kokkina Halia, Valanto Tryfonos, Nikki Ponte,...
Australia
Bravery of Μigrants Honoured on Canvas
Migrants who to start new lives in Australia are the bravest of adventurers, says artist Anne Warren (photo).
The Alphington woman won a $4000 prize for her entry into Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum’s art competition, Tales of the Greek Migrant, A...
Canada
Greek America Foundation Brings Together Photographers of Greek Descent
The Greek America Foundation announced a new project called Greek Foto Week that will bring together talented photographers of Greek descent from throughout North America for a one-week celebration of talent, light, imagery and color that only the lens...
entertainment
Anna Vissi Fan Club "fANNAtics" Party, Athens
A glamorous party dedicated to Anna Vissi and her fan club took place in Athens on January 7th. The biggest Greek fan club organized a party marking 3 years of operation. Numerous fANNAtics were present! There were even youngsters...
Europe
“Jongleur” Sculpture by Greek Artist Mark Hadjipateras Placed in Berlin
The sculpture “Jongleur” by Greek artist Mark Hadjipateras has been placed at Wittenbergplatz. This is one of the busiest central squares in Berlin, in front of the world famous shopping centre KaDeWe (photo), within the framework of the artist’s...
entertainment
Eurovision 2011: ERT Announced Maximum of 6 Acts
Clarifications for the 2011 Greek national final were given by the Greek national broadcaster, after the constant updates and self confirmations by artists. ERT announced that there will be a maximum of 6 acts in the national final which...
Hollywood
Exclusive Interview with Greek-American Actor Paul Carafotes
He was born and raised in Massachusetts but his roots are Greek. He has performed a variety of roles and also participated in important films like "Fight Club". Paul Carafotes distinguishes not only because he won the Best Actor...
Greece
Renovated "Pedio tou Areos" Park Reopens in Athens
Upon conclusion of the institution of the Athens-Piraeus Supraprefecture[...]
entertainment
The Greeks of the German TV Series “Lindenstrasse”
"Lindenstrasse", the most long-lived tv series of Germany is now 25 years old! Greek “Sarikaki family” plays a very important role in the series and owns “Acropolis” restaurant. The members of the family are played by three actors, very...
Australia
Jess’ heart may be going to the …Greek shipping heir
Model Jess Hart appears to have moved on from the single life and into the arms of Paris Hilton's ex Stavros Niarchos.
The top Aussie Chadwick model and the Greek shipping heir were spied cosying up at hip New York...
Greece
Celebrating Christmas in Greece
Christmas is one of the most celebrated, if not the most[...]
Hollywood
“December Riots” Wraps Filming in Athens
Hollywood Based Metaphor Entertainment has wrapped filming of "December Riots" in Athens, while a second wave of riots swept Greece on December 6th, marking the two-year anniversary of the cold-blooded execution of 15 year-old student Alexander Gregoropoulos by two...
Australia
Collecting Cans on the Way to Cannes
The future of the environment and the Australian film industry is a little bit more assured this week. Greek- Australian students among the prize-winners at Future Shots - The Sustainability Film Challenge for Young Victorians.
Alexis Savvides and Makeba Ofosu-Amaah...