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90th AHEPA Supreme Convention in Las Vegas Completed

The 90th AHEPA Supreme Convention took place in Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, NV (July 22- July 28, 2012), with the participation of 500 representatives of AHEPA chapters, Daughters of Penelope, Maids of Athena and Sons of Pericles from all...

Three Globally Recognized Greek Artists Present Works on Rhodes

Until the 29th of July, the exhibition under the title «Images of the World-Illusions of the Universe» is taking place in Rhodes Island in Greece at the French Consulate. The opening ceremony took place last Saturday and the three artists...

Married or…Merry: 40+1 Reasons Not to Get Married!!

By Kate Papas - Marriage is a very important step in a Greek person's life, but recently many Greek couples have start to feel the international trend of parting ways with their partner. A Greek, Kate Papas, wrote a book...

Greek Youth of Brisbane Organizes Charity Masquerade Ball 2012

The Greek Orthodox Community of St George in Brisbane organizes many interesting events.  Their latest 'achievement' is the 2012 Masquerade Ball. According to the Greek community, they will hold a masquerade charity ball, all proceeds of which will go to...

Between the Seas Festival of Mediterranean Performing Arts Returns to East Village

Following the success of its first edition, "Between the Seas Festival" returns to the East Village, NY for its summer celebration of contemporary Mediterranean culture. From August 20th to the 26th at the Wild Project, Between the Seas festival will...

Budapest Swayed by the Rhythm of the “Women’s Association of Neo Velissario Ioannina” Dance Group

Greeks shined through with their singing and dancing performances during the 2012 folklore Budapest Summer Festival. Groups from Epirus, Vlacotinze of Serbia, Smyrna and Budapest presented a truly spectacular show. Greek-Hungarian Theodore Skevis’ special participation really favored the Greek team....

Singer Peggy Zina to Perform in Australia

Famous Greek singer Peggy Zina, who has recently given birth to her daughter Electra, announced her upcoming tour in Australia. She has announced her first performance already while her Greek-Australian fans are expecting to be informed about their favourite blonde...

Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens Organizes Lecture on Ionian Islands

The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens has organized a talk on the Ionian islands as well as their historical and cultural impact on Greece. Professor Catherine Morgan, director of the British School of Athens and Professor of Classical Archeology at...

First Cuban Film Festival Taking Place in Athens

Athens and “Trianon” Film Theater will host the first ever Cuban Film Festival to take place in Greece. Organized by the Cuban Embassy to Athens, cinema enthusiasts will have the chance of watching a total of 33 films, including...

The Australian Newspaper Advises its Audience to Visit Crete on Anzac Day 2013

The Australian newspaper included an advertisement titled “Greece & Crete: Anzac Day 2013” calling Australians to travel to Greece and in particular the island of Crete in April 2013 honoring the participation and sacrifice of the Australian soldiers (ANZACs)...

NYC International Film Festival to Screen Four Greek Films

The 3rd Annual New York City International Film Festival kicks off August 9 and will screen films through August 16; among those are four from Greek filmmakers - two features and two short films. Cypriot director Jorgo Papavassiliou's "Slave" will...

The Magic Flute

Natalie Gerakis, through her careful and systematic efforts, has been established as one of the best soloists and chamber musicians in the world. The most important decision that made her into who she is today was her choice to...

Greek MEPs Support Marine Strategy Directive During MEDASSET Event in Lefkada

Within the framework of the European Fish Weeks 2012, NGO MEDASSET (Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles) organized a series of events this month on the island of Lefkada, Western Greece, aiming at putting an end to disastrous...

Projection Artist Nick Azidis to Light Up Melbourne Streets at Gertrude Street Projection Festival

Nick Azidis is a Greek-Australian projection artist based in Melbourne. From July 20-29 and in over 30 sites, Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, Victoria will be illuminated by the visions of talented projection artists for the Gertrude Street Projection Festival,...

“Immortal Gods of Greece” Exhibition Hosted by Munich-based Museum

From July 20 2012 through July 07 2013, the Museum of antiquities collection in Munich will be hosting the "Immortal Gods of Greece" exhibition. This almost one-year-round exhibition will show several artifacts of ancient Greece, all focused and inspired by...