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Greek ministers have presented a new bid to attract international film productions by funding incentives and cutting red tape. Digital Policy, Technologies and Media Minister Nikos Pappas stressed the audiovisual industry’s enormous potential, remarking that Greece has a magnificent natural...

The Evzones of Greece's Presidential Guard were honored by the Hellenic Community of Melbourne at the Greek Centre as part of the March 25th festivities. The Board of Directors of the Community held a dinner in their honor, attended by...

Following Sunday's celebrations to mark Greek Independence Day in various cities throughout Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent a warm message to Greek Canadians through his personal Facebook and Twitter accounts: "Nothing like Greek Independence Day in Papineau! Thanks...

A photo of an old man and his cat taken by an amateur photographer in Athens touched both internet users and an Italian Vogue fashion editor who together have allowed for it to go viral. The picture shows an elderly...

A Turkish fashion model has sparked controversy after claiming she turned down a job offer in Athens "because of the attitude of Greece towards our country". Merve Akkanat, who won first prize in Turkey's Top Model contest last week in Istanbul, claimed...

The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal celebrated Greek Independence Day with its annual parade, and which was joined by Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. Thousands of Greeks came to Jean Talon Street in Montreal to celebrate and the parade...

Thousands turned to the streets of Melbourne to get a glimpse of the Evzones on Sunday parading in celebration of Greek Independence Day. “This is undoubtedly the most massive and impressive celebration of of Greek Independence Day I have seen...

The vast Cretan landscape offers a colorful palette of opportunities for those looking to relax and enjoy authentic experiences. Other than stunning beaches and cities rich in culture, Crete is also home to delicious and unspoiled inland villages. One...

The Greek Australian Short Film Festival (GASFF) is looking for submissions for its next showcasing of cinematic talent. The GASFF is the brainchild of actor Jim Koutsoukos and actor/director Katerina Kotsonis which began their project in Melbourne in 2010. Initially it started as...

Two out of three Greeks say they will be fasting on Holy Week and one in six claim that they will be fasting throughout Lent, according to a consumer survey published Thursday. The survey by the Institute of Retail Trade...

Continuing a long tradition at the White House, President Donald Trump will be hosting a Greek Independence Day Celebration on March 18, 2019. Hundreds of Greeks and Greek Americans will attend the event to honor the men and women who...

The Evzones, Greece's Presidential Guard, formed an honor guard at the Parliament House of Victoria on Thursday, during their visit to Melbourne, Australia. The unit is in Australia to participate in the annual celebration of the Revolution of Independence, which...

One of Turkey's largest collection of media titles is to be sold, sparking fears of a further erosion of the country's press independence. Reports in the Sozcu newspaper and elsewhere on Wednesday claim Dogan Holding chief Aydin Dogan has agreed...

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted the annual Greek Independence Day reception at his residence on Tuesday, acknowledging the huge impact Greek people have made in the City. De Blasio paid tribute to all "those patriots almost two...

A panel of Greek and Turkish journalists has met in Istanbul to debate coverage of Greece and Greek issues from the former imperial capital. 'Views of Istanbul Hellenism in the Modern Greek and Turkish Press' was the topic of the...