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A video filmed 22 years ago shows that the so-called "island of the winds", Mykonos, in Greece, was always famous for its wild parties. The video shows some of the most famous clubs and bars of the island that...

Rita Wilson is warming up her vocal chords for an upcoming performance at the legendary Cafe Carlyle in New York City. The Greek-American actress-producer, known for her roles in films like "Sleepless in Seattle," and television shows including CBS's "Good Wife" and...

Australia’s annual Greek cuisine festival in Melbourne will be filled with various events that will take place in the city’s most famous Greek restaurants. For the third consecutive year, “Flavours of Greece” festival will present to residents of Melbourne the unique flavors...

Approximately 1.5 million people attended this year's Greek taste festival in Danforth, a Toronto road with many Greek businesses and especially restaurants. Residents of Toronto and the surrounding areas came to the Danforth to taste traditional Greek dishes and participate in the Greek "glenti", which...

Greek-Australian director George Miller explained the reasons why Mel Gibson did not star in the anticipated Mad Max remake. Three decades ago, Miller helped Gibson start his career by giving him the leading role in Mad Max. Although Miller was "heartbroken" over Gibson's scandals...

Backgammon a la Grecque is a handmade, travel version of the classic game invented by Greeks and is played in the local coffee shops, barber shops and tavernas, with games such as «portes», «plakoto», «fevga» and others. Greeks cal...

Greek-American actor Billy Zane is taking on a new -- and techy -- role in the indie feature "Mining For Ruby." In the romantic drama, Zane plays Professor Sam Goodwell, the advisor to the film's female lead, Ruby, a grad...

AP - For decades Greeks have enjoyed watching the latest Hollywood blockbusters and old classics under the stars. Open-air cinemas survived Greece's real estate boom and the financial bust that followed, providing many with an affordable night out. From tiny Mediterranean...

The Greek island of Samos is hosting the Young Artists Festival for the fifth consecutive year. The week-long festival aims to bring together young artists from around the world and help them understand the cultural differences between all folk,...

Every year many international celebrities choose Greece and especially the beautiful Greek islands for their holidays. This year, supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss visited the mystifying island of Patmos. The golden girls of catwalks are charmed by the Island...

The magical August full moon will be celebrated across Greece with many museums and Greek archaeological sites staying open until midnight and presenting various events free of charge on August 10. For the fourth consecutive year, the August full moon events offer great opportunity...

Greek-French actress Anna Mouglalis is starring in the upcoming foreign indie, 'Jealousy,' which releases this month. The French-language film is directed by Philippe Garrel and is shot in widescreen black and white. It opens with a man leaving his wife...

Rita Wilson, wife of famous Hollywood star Tom Hanks and an actress herself is proud of her Greek roots. So it was no surprise that Tom and Rita were seen enjoying the sun and the beautiful beaches during their vacation in Greece. The couple,...

Lindsay Lohan has been exposing a lot of herself lately. Less than a week after vacationing in Ibiza, the red-haired starlet was at it again as she splashed around the sea of Mykonos, Greece on Monday. Lohan, 28, appeared on the famous...

Many Greeks believe that Larissa is the city of coffee, but until recently this notion was mostly based on a feeling rather than facts. According to statistical date released by the Larissa Chamber of Commerce, until June 30, 2014 there...