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Archaeology
We Decide About the Parthenon Sculptures, Not the UK Government, Says British Museum
The British Museum made a statement on Monday regarding the issue of the Parthenon sculptures and their potential transfer, as a loan, to Greece in 2021.
Responding to a question made by Greece's SKAI TV station, the British Museum said...
Business
Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils Capture 134 Awards in London
Although Greek olive farmers faced difficulties due to pests and extreme weather in the past harvest year, many producers that worked hard to compensate for those problems succeeded in making excellent extra virgin olive oil. As a result, Greeks...
Europe
Archbishop Nikitas Enthroned in London
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain was enthroned as the Head of the Greek Orthodox Church in London on Saturday.
Hundreds of faithful Orthodox Christians and prominent members of the Greek and Cypriot communities in the UK gathered on...
Culture
London’s Tate Modern to Host Exhibition of Greek Artist Takis (video)
An exhibition of Greek artist Takis' most prominent works will kick off on July 3rd at the Tate Modern Institute in London.
The exhibition will last until October 29th and will host some of the most important and intriguing artworks...
Archaeology
Greek Artist Sings for Parthenon Marbles’ Return in British Museum Protest
London-based Greek singer and songwriter Hellena performed her latest composition, “The Parthenon Marbles – Bring Them Back” in a protest at the British Museum on Thursday afternoon, the Athens-Macedonia News Agency (ANA-MPA) has reported.
The artist performed the song 10...
Archaeology
1943 Letter Reveals British Museum Trustee Wanted to Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Greece's Ta Nea newspaper published on Friday an explosive two-page letter written by British art historian Kenneth Clark dating back to 1943. The heretofore unknown letter portrays the famous art historian's strong desire to return the Parthenon Marbles to the city...
Business
Dozens of Greek Honey, Olive Oil Producers Take Awards in London
A total of fifty-seven olive oil and honey producers in Greece were presented with awards at two prestigious international competitions, it was announced on Tuesday by the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET).
Specifically, a grand total of forty olive oil businesses...
Europe
Londoners Ready to Taste ”Baklava Wine” from The Clumsies Bar in Athens
The famous Athenian bar ''The Clumsies'' is ready to captivate Londoners this week by serving some of its most well-known drinks, among which is the popular ''Baklava Wine.''
From Monday, June 3 until Friday, June 7, the visitors to London's...
Culture
The Hellenic Initiative’s London Gala Raises Funds for Greece
A sold-out crowd of more than 400 international guests attended the Hellenic Initiative's (THI) Fourth Annual Gala, which was held last week at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
More than 250,000 GBP ($315,000) were raised to fund THI’s philanthropic work...
Greece
RyanAir Introduces Four New European Destinations from Kalamata Airport
RyanAir announced on Wednesday that it will introduce four new seasonal schedules out of Greece's Kalamata Airport.
The Irish airliner has decided to launch new routes from Kalamata to London, which will utilize Stansted Airport, as well as to Milan,...