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Celebrities
George Clooney Calls for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
George Clooney called for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece saying that “the Sculptures must be returned to their original owner.”
Greek News
San Francisco Greek Film Festival to Offer Free, Virtual and Drive-In Movies
This year's San Francisco Greek Film Festival, which is set for April 16-25, 2021, will offer free, virtual film screenings.
Hollywood
Lia Bozonelis Interview: Making “Safer at Home” Thriller in a Pandemic
While a lot of Hollywood has been dealing with the pandemic, writer/producer Lia Bozonelis decided to make a movie, called "Safer at Home."
Ancient Greece
Fox Announces New Comedy Set in Ancient Greece
Fox Entertainment recently announced its development of an animated comedy series set in ancient Greece, slated to be released in the Spring of 2022.
The series, which Michael Thorn, the president of Fox Entertainment calls an "incredibly irreverent family comedy,"...
Celebrities
Visionary Scottish Musician Sophie Dies at 34 in Athens, Greece
Scottish musician Sophie Xeon, better known as ''Sophie'' died at the age of 34 in Athens, Greece in the early hours of Saturday.
The Grammy-nominated record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ tragically lost her life following a terrible accident in...
Crime
#MeToo Movement in Greece Spreads from Sport to Entertainment
The #MeToo movement, the global social movement against sexual abuse and sexual harassment, is now spreading like wildfire in Greece.
Following allegations of sexual abuse in the sport of sailing, Greek women are now speaking about harassment by male directors...
Celebrities
Larry King Dies from Coronavirus
Larry King, the American talk show legend has died aged 87.
He passed away this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles after a battle with coronavirus.
A statement posted online by his Ora Media company confirmed the sad news.
It...
Celebrities
Greek-Canadian Constantine Passaris Listed in Who’s Who in Greece 2021
Constantine Passaris, a Greek-Canadian economics professor at the University of New Brunswick at Fredericton is included in the prestigious inaugural edition of "Who's Who in Greece 2020" for his long and distinguished service to his home country.
Who's Who in...
entertainment
Greek Song by Vertis Gets 156 Million Views on YouTube
A song by performer Nikos Vertis has reached 156 million views on YouTube and is now believed to be the most popular Greek song ever.
Greek News
Greeks Spent 4.6 Billion Hours on Mobile Phones in 2020
Greeks spent an eye-popping 4.6 billion hours on their mobile phones in 2020, according to new research presented on Thursday. In just the first six months of 2020 -- as the pandemic took a firm hold on society --...
entertainment
Antetokounmpo Biopic Among High-Budget Movies Lined Up in Greece
The Giannis Antetokounmpo biopic by Disney, focused on the teenage years of the NBA star in Athens, stands among a substantial number of high-budget productions lined up to film in Greece in 2021.
The unprecedented boom is thanks to the...
Celebrities
Stanley Johnson, British PM’s Father, Chooses France for Citizenship
Stanley Johnson, the father of British PM Boris Johnson, announced on Thursday he is applying for French citizenship.
Celebrities
Nasos Papargyropoulos Wins Popular TV Show ‘Just the Two of US’
Actor Nasos Papargyropoulos paired with professional singer Josephine won the popular singing Greek talent show 'Just the Two of Us' in Athens on Saturday.
The duet majestically performed 'The Phantom of the Opera', a 1986 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber,...
Australia
Greek and Turkish Musicians Perform “Songs Without Borders” at Sydney Opera House
The beautiful and evocative music of Asia Minor took the audience at the Sydney Opera House on an historic, emotional journey in two performances recently, showcasing the melodies and rhythms of its rich, ancient cultures.
The band members say that...
entertainment
Christmas Tree in Athens Dedicated to the Unseen Heroes of the Greek Capital
The Municipality of Athens illuminated the Christmas tree in Syntagma Square on Monday evening which this year is dedicated to the heroes who have been on the frontlines for Athens this holiday season and every day of the year.
The...