events
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Louis Tikas: The Greek-American Symbol of Labor Rights
As the leader of the Ludlow miners Louis Tikases went on strike over the inhumane working conditions at the Rockefeller mines.
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The 1821 Greek Revolution Comes to Life on Public Buildings
The 1821 Greek Revolution came alive throughout the country on Saturday via the projection mapping technique for the 200-year anniversary
Ancient Greece
Stoicism Used by US Military to Help Treatment of PTSD
The US Military is engaging with the Greek philosophy of stoicism to explore the ways in which its tenets resonate across life in the military
events
Greece Approves Dior Fashion Event at Panathenaic Stadium
Greece on Friday gave a "green light" to the temporary concession of the Panathinaikos Stadium for Dior's fashion event on June 17.
events
Greek Evzones Dressed in Pontic Costume Honor Victims of Genocide
Hundreds of people gathered in Athens’ Syntagma Square to mark the Pontian Genocide and watch the evzones dressed in Pontic costumes
entertainment
Athens and Epidaurus Festival Returns with Over 80 Performances
The annual Athens and Epidaurus Festival will reopen to live audiences this year on June 1, with over 80 productions scheduled till October.
events
Largest-Ever Greek Flag Hoisted at Agrafa, Above Lake Plastira
Authorities in the region of Karditsa, central Greece, raised what they claim to be the largest Greek flag, at Agrafa above Lake Plastira
events
Delphi Economic Forum Kicks Off in Athens
The 6th edition of the Delphi Economic Forum (DEF) kicks off in hybrid format on Monday in Zappeion Megaron in Athens.
events
John Kerry Awarded Lord Byron Prize for Philhellenism in Greece
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed former US Secretary of State John Kerry at the 2021 Lord Byron Award Ceremony.
events
Nashville Celebrates Greek Independence Bicentennial
Nashville celebrated the Greek Independence Bicentennial with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Greek Ambassador
Ancient Greece
Promitheia: Reviving the Ancient Greek Spirit on Mount Olympus
Each year, hundreds of people gather on Mount Olympus for the annual Promitheia festival dedicated to the Ancient Greek spirit.
Culture
Athens Panathenaic Stadium Sparkles with New Lighting Design
An event which launched the new lighting system of the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, also known as the Kallimarmaro, was held.
events
Japan Announces Ban on Foreign Spectators at 2020 Olympics
Most fans will be banned from the postponed 2020 Olympic Games when they open in July, Tokyo organizers announced on Saturday.
events
Delphi Economic Forum to Shape Agenda in Greece and Beyond
Heads of State, policy-makers and business leaders will participate in Delphi Economic Forum which will take place in May.
events
China Cultural Center in Athens Launches Virtual Kung Fu Competition
In cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in Athens, the China Cultural Center in Athens has launched a virtual kung fu and video contest.