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The Academy of Athens is holding an event from March 8 to 10, titled The Greek language yesterday, today, tomorrow. The event was jointly organized by the Association of Regions (ENPE), the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE)...

Greek political leaders set aside their ideological differences to honor statesman and former Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis at the fouindation bearing his name as the the 15th anniversary of his death on April 23, 1998 is approaching. They came...

Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus the King (or Oedipus Rex) will be performed in China directed by the Chinese director Li Liuyi, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts of Beijing from April 11, led by popular actress Jiang Shan. The...

A teaser trailer for the final installment of "The Hangover" has been released, and it looks like the antics only get more outrageous in the third film. "The Hangover Part III," which hits theaters Memorial Day, is said to focus...

According to Art Daily, eight works from the late American actor Anthony Quinn’s collection feature in the next Bonhams sale of South African art on March 20th in New Bond Street, London. Anthony Quinn (1915-2001) became mostly internationally famous for...

According to "Sfilate Fashion Avenue", famous Greek fashion designer, Christina Martini presented the impressive spring/summer 2013 collection. The outcome of her cooperation with Greek designer Marios Schwab; an impressive pair of sandals resembling ancient Greek sandals, a really unique...

For the 19th consecutive year, the Cyprus Community of Melbourne held a wine festival, this time on March 2-3 at the Cretan Brotherhood, along with all the fan and festivities associated with the celebration of Cypriot food and wine. There was...

On Feb. 22, for the first time in his career, the renowned Greek singer Giannis Parios gave a concert in Istanbul in the presence of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The event was organized by the Amateur Theater Group, the Greek...

The Nymphs of Hindu Kush, directed by Anneta Papathanasiou, won the first place prize at the first South Asian International Documentary Festival in Seattle, Washington that was held on Feb. 23-24. The documentary was also nominated for the best documentary-award...

The first opera presentation ever by the Royal Opera House in Australia- a production from the Linbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden will debut at the Royal in Hobart- L'isola disabitata from April...

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott are to attend for the second consecutive year, the Antipodes Glendi Greek Festival in Melbourne, Victoria. "The presence of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition...

Cultural Infusion CEO Greek-Australian Peter Mousaferiadis, has been nominated for the Intercultural Innovation Award,Sound Infusion and traveled to Vienna to attend the award ceremony on Feb. 25. Cultural Infusion, is a dynamic social enterprise that creates and delivers innovative education...

The first Harlem Shake gathering in Athens organized by the Stunnerz productions group outside the Thission Station on Feb. 23, exceeded all expectations, since according to first estimates more than 2,000 people took part. The new dancing trend spread rapidly...

Greek composer Yanni is going to perform in Xiamen, China on May 3, bringing with him his now-famous show of music, lighting and an extravaganza. His longtime lighting designer remarked that the lighting is critically timed to Yanni's music...

The 8th Athens International Animation Festival, called Animfest, will run from March 7-13 and feature dozens of animated films, shown at the Greek Film Archive/Film Museum, including many from other countries. The festival includes an extensive tribute to French animation...