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Alexis Varouxakis on Producing Swami Kriyananda Film ‘The Answer’
Alexis Varouxakis, talks about his latest film, "The Answer," which chronicles the spiritual journey of Swami Kriyananda (James Donald Walters) after his meeting with Indian yogi and guru Paramhansa Yogananda.
Greece
The 5 Most Luxurious Villas in Santorini and Mykonos: Greek Islands Dream Vacation
After scouring Greece's top luxury hotels, we were amazed by these five gorgeous villas and suites that offer everything you 'll want for your dream Greek vacation on the Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos.
Greece offers accommodations for all budgets, including some ultra-lavish private sanctuaries for...
Europe
‘Promakhos’ Supports Return of Parthenon Marbles
The film "Promakhos," the story of two Greek lawyers who fight for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, was screened last week in London, in the presence of British actor and big supporter of the marbles' return, Stephen...
Hollywood
Greek Author’s Book on Frankenstein to Become Motion Picture
Greek author and director Costas Zapas released his latest novel, Frankenstein REC, this past June and it will now become a feature film.
The plot centers on the "true" story behind Frankenstein as it happened in 1817, and reads as...
Greece
Gay Couple Weds Mamma Mia Style on Greek Island of Skopelos
Greek-Cypriot director Harry Mavromichalis married his partner Lance Boyd in a beautiful ceremony that took place on the Greek island of Skopelos.
In the company of their closest friends and relatives, the couple exchanged vows of eternal love and devotion,...
Hollywood
Uma Thurman Channels Her Inner Goddess as Modern Day Hera
Hollywood actress Uma Thurman is about as human as the goddess Hera will get in modern day 2014.
The "Kill Bill" star is featured in a short film from Kevin Spacey's Trigger Street Productions in which she takes on the...
Celebrities
Antonis Remos Sang With Julio Iglesias in Mykonos
A glamorous evening filled with music took place Wednesday night in Mykonos. Greek singer Antonis Remos sang with world-famous Julio Iglesias in a special event attended by many Greek celebrities in the most cosmopolitan island in Greece.
The beach of Psarou -- that was transformed...
Celebrities
Pink Floyd Mansion in Rhodes for Sale at $1.5 Million
The former residence of Pink Floyd band member David Gilmour in Rhodes, has been listed for sale by its current owners for €1.100.000 (about $1.5M).
The Art Nouveau mansion that once hosted many of Gilmour's celebrity friends, today belongs to...
events
Museum Guards Threaten to Cancel August Full Moon Events
In 2010 the association of Greek museum guards agreed to work on the night of August Full Moon in order to allow Greeks and the thousands of tourists to admire the view of the biggest full moon in the night...
Hollywood
Premiere Trailer for ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ from Screenwriter Nick Lathouris
The trailer for the fourth film in the "Mad Max" franchise, "Mad Max: Fury Road," debuted at this past week's San Diego Comic Con.
Directed by George Miller, and starring Tom Hardy in the lead role, the post-apocalyptic action-adventure features...
events
Archaeological Council Bans Climbing Contest in Meteora
More than 1,000 climbers, journalists and tourists will be disappointed this year after the Central Archaeological Council of Greece (KAS) banned a climbing festival from taking place in the rock formations of Meteora in Central Greece.
The annual climbing contest,...
events
Cretans Make Kefalotyri Cheese Wheel That Weighs 1 Ton
For yet another year, the residents of Zoniana village on the island of Crete, Greece produced a giant wheel of kefalotyri cheese that weighs one ton.
The cheese, loaded on a special mechanism, was presented to more than 2,000 people who had flooded in...
Celebrities
Tom Hanks Swims from Paros to Antiparos
Popular Hollywood actor and lover of Greece Tom Hanks stole the limelight and earned the applause of residents and tourists in Paros and Antiparos when he joined the swimmers who were going to cross the distance between the two islands on...
Canada
Thousands of Visitors at Sudbury Greek Festival
The annual Sudbury Greek Festival, which was carried out for the 22nd consecutive year, once again attracted thousands of Greek and Canadian Visitors.
The festival was founded by Sudbury's Greek community, which was formed in the late 1800s but began to really...
Celebrities
Vissi and Conchita Throw a A Luxurious Party on Mykonos
Anna Vissi, one of the most famous Greek singers, celebrated the 40th anniversary of her career in music yesterday, June 26 at Jackie O club, on the island of Mykonos, along with the winner of this year’s Eurovision contest,...