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Ancient Greek Chic Goes on Show in Melbourne
It is not every day that a fashion show features dresses worn in the Bronze Age, but the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne will soon see models take to the catwalk sporting clothes from ancient Greece.
Australians will have a great opportunity...
Greece
Prominent Greek Journalist Arrested
Police officers arrested on Monday journalist and publisher Kostas Vaxevanis after a lawsuit filed on Sunday by former Prime Minster Antonis Samaras.
Vaxevanis was sued by Samaras for libel following a post on twitter.
He was arrested in a court, a...
Culture
Second Best Hidden Museum of Europe is in Greece (Video)
One of the most relevant travel guides from Canada, FlightNetwork, has ranked the Museum of Archimedes in Ancient Olympia as the second best museum in a list including the best 10 hidden museums of Europe.
The museum, permanently hosted in the...
entertainment
German TV Mocks Greek Eurovision Selection (video)
Presenters of the Eurovision Song Contest show on German TV mocked the lack of competition in Greece in selecting its entry for the final to be held in Lisbon.
Earlier, Greek broadcaster ERT has confirmed that Gianna Terzi will represent...
Economy
Gourmet Greek Truffles Taking Markets by Storm
It is estimated that 2,000-3,000 Greeks are involved in truffle hunting and production, with Greek truffles now being exported as far away as the US.
According to an Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) report, truffle wholesale prices in the European...
Australia
Evzones to Join Greek National Day Event in Melbourne
A group of Greek evzones -- elite soldiers popularly known for the famous changing of the guard ceremony in Athens -- will travel to Australia for Greek independence day celebrations next month.
In Melbourne, members of the presidential guard will...
Culture
Cretan Fair Offers the Best of Greek Wines
This weekend, Wines of Crete, the association that groups together the winemakers of Greece's biggest island, will be throwing open the doors to OiNotika 2018, the Cretan wine fair, in the city of Chania.
During the event, visitors will be...
Greece
Young, Pretty, Mother of Two Truck Driver
Sofia Koutsoukou has defied all stereotypes that want a married Greek woman with children to have a cushy job, or no job at all, and decided to become a truck driver.
The Rhodes woman has a college degree, speaks three...
Culture
Athens to Become UNESCO World Book Capital in April
Athens is ready to begin this year with an exciting celebration having been designated World Book Capital, a title the city will hold from April 2018.
UNESCO World Book Capitals have been established to promote books, authors and reading activities as...
Greece
Stunning Film on Athens Hits the Internet (video)
A film on Athens by a Greek filmmaker and photographer has captured the hearts and minds of Greeks since its release this week.
City of Athens, a homage to the capital of Greece, features hyperlapse, timelapse and drivelapse cinematography of...
Greece
Greek Graphic Designer Defies Erdogan Internet Ban
A Greek graphic designer and activist has vowed to continue his criticism of the Turkish government’s human rights record despite a ruling by a Turkish court banning his work.
The designer, operating under the moniker @JoDiGraphics, has been targeted by...
Art
Exhibition Explores the Roman Emperor Who Loved Greek Culture
Greece and Italy are coming together to highlight the life of the Roman emperor Hadrian whose love for Athens and Greek culture left a huge historical legacy.
The National Archaeological Museum, together with the Italian Archaeological School of Athens, is...
Greece
Tourists from Turkey, Balkans Flood Thessaloniki for Carnival Weekend
Turkish and Balkan tourists flooded Thessaloniki for the last Carnival weekend, while at the same time trips to Turkey from Greeks resumed reluctantly.
A slight increase in arrivals compared to last year was recorded, according to the president of the Association...
events
Delphi to Host International Olive Oil Competition
A world leader in extra virgin olive oil production, as well as the world’s third largest olive oil producer, Greece is also a leader in terms of per capita consumption. Despite this leading position, the country still needs to get...
Greece
Clean Monday Customs Turn Greece into Giant Party (videos)
Clean Monday, the day that brings the carnival season to a close was full of celebrations all across Greece, turning the country into one giant party.
Aside from traditional carnival parades with floats and thousands of dancers in Patras, Xanthi,...