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Cavafy Archive Opens to Public in Athens

The Onassis Foundation announced the opening of the Cavafy Archive, a significant cultural site in downtown Athens, to the public. Dedicated to the renowned Greek poet Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933), the archive began welcoming visitors today on November 22, 2023...

Greek-French Romain Gavras’ Film ‘Athena’ Premiers on Netflix

Greek-French filmmaker Romain Gavras’ latest film Athena has premiered on Netflix with a primordial bang. Critics and fans alike are raving about its opening scene, which sets the tone for Gavras’ daredevil take on race, revenge, rebellion, and redemption. Athena...

Greece Has a Winter Too: Campaign to Promote Stunning Destinations Kicks Off

With the central message "Greece does have a winter," the Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Thursday launched a new campaign to promote the country's winter tourism destinations and mainland attractions. The design and production of...

Greece Probes Acropolis Safety Concerns After Wheelchair Accident

The recent injury of a man in a wheelchair during his tour on the Acropolis has rekindled the debate on the safety and quality of construction that was undertaken on the monument in 2020. The implementation of concrete pathways had...

First Lung Transplant in Greece in A Decade Declared a Success

The first lung transplant conducted in Greece in a decade took place on July 10, 2020 and the 62-year-old patient was reportedly released from the hospital just this week. The extremely risky surgery is rarely conducted internationally, partially due to...

What Does "I Can't Breathe" Mean to AfroGreeks?

The killing of George Floyd by police in the United States and the subsequent violent protests that continue two months later have shaken the world. The Black Lives Matter movement and the phrase "I Can't Breathe" have gone viral...