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“Greece All Over” festival is a celebration of hellenic culture, folklore and produce that aims to boost Greece around the world. The May 30–June 1 event hopes to start a chain reaction of “Greece all over” festivals that spreads worldwide to provide new opportunities for innovative, sustainable...

A great number of Greek Australians and Australians will have the one time opportunity to enjoy a performance by Maria Farantouri at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival this Sunday. Charles Lloyd, one of the top jazz saxophonists who has won several...

The annual Greek Paniyiri, held May 24 and 25 at Musgrave Park, Brisbane attracted more than 60,000 people who had the chance to get to know the Greek culture and tradition. The visitors tasted the traditional Greek dishes sold by the...

A trio of musicians from Greece will perform live in an event organized by Bait Al Oud, and the music institution of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). Bait Al Oud organized two music concerts that aim...

Nia Vardalos took to Facebook to announce a sequel to her big hit movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." The Greek-Canadian actress, producer and writer who lives in Hollywood wrote on her profile: "It's official, we're doing the sequel to MY...

Foreign media outlets report on the outcome of Greece’s double elections, commenting on the first place secured by the country’s main opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) party and the increased approval ratings of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn...

Vrettos Vrettakos is a London-based Greek designer who is very successful and famous in the international fashion industry. Both Greek and foreign celebrities, actresses and singers have been selecting his luxurious yet simple and flattering designs for their formal appearances...

International media continue to comment on the forthcoming European Parliament elections and the prospect of Greece’s main opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) party topping the vote, while also referring to the possibility of early national elections in...

World Travel Awards will take place in Greece, Athens, on August 1 to August 3. “Divani Apollon & Thalasso” hotel will host the ceremony of the Awards and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy various activities. Senior representatives...

Focus Features has acquired the North American distribution rights for "Bastille Day," a thriller that will star Greek-French actress Adele Exarchopoulos. Set in Paris, the film centers on a rogue CIA agent that must team up with an unsuspecting American con-artist...

The Greek director Panos Koutras, won critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival for his fourth feature film, "Xenia," which was screened in the "Un Certain Regard" section of the festival, on Sunday, May 18. "Xenia" is described as his best...

The 2014 local elections across Greece are being contested by various Greek celebrities looking to secure the political spotlight. In many cases, their efforts have paid off with many celebrities being elected, or getting a second chance next Sunday. The most prominent victory is that...

The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America hosted their semi-annual convention in New York City, May 9th-11th, 2014. The convention presented an important theme, "Hellenic Youth and the Pursuit of Global Identity." "It is the Hellenic youth, the...

Various events took place in Athens during the week of May 5, 2014, in memory of the Greek Pontic genocide by the Ottoman Empire under Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal during World War I. The aftermath during 1914–1923, claimed aproximately...

The Alpha Omega "AO" Council, a Greek-American philanthropic organization based in Boston, will honor Fox 25 News Anchor Maria Stephanos at its 38th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Westin...