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Mihalis Xatzigiannis Gives 3 Concerts in Germany & Switzerland

The much loved Cypriot singer and songwriter Mihalis Xatizigiannis will be preforming three exclusive concerts in Germany and Switzerland.  His first concert will be in Zürich on the 19th of November, the second concert take place in Frankfurt -Neu Isenburg on the...

Linda Kooluris Dobbs Exhibit at Zwicker’s Art Gallery, Halifax

Toronto's Greek - American artist Linda Kooluris Dobbs likes to travel the world painting what she sees. Dobbs is exhibiting her high-realist watercolour paintings for the first time in Halifax at Zwicker’s Art Gallery on Nov. 12th. Her mother was trained in...

George Dalaras Live In Melbourne

George Dalaras performed recently at the Melbourne Hisense Arena as part of his 2010 World Encore Tour. He was accompanied by his long-time musical friends Mihalis Tzouganakis and Melina Aslanidou. Dalaras sang demotica, laika, rebetika - songs from his early years...

1st Greek Student Film Festival Successfully Premieres!

The premiere of the 1st Greek Student Film Festival was successfully held at Melbourne Como Palace Cinema within the framework of the 17th Greek Film Festival. The event was attended by Christos Salamanis, Consul General of Greece in Melbourne, Federal...

The slogan “Bring them Back” echoed all over the British Museum!

The afternoon of Saturday October 23rd outside the British Museum, was strikingly different to any other. The flashes of the visitors were immortalising not any of the Museums’ stolen exhibits, but rather, the demonstrators standing in the front yard of the...

Bon Jovi "The Circle Tour" Travels to Athens July 20th!

The summer of 2011 will be a Bon Jovi summer for Athens.  The band will be appearing at the Athens Olympic Stadium on July 20th.  Advanced ticket sales will begin on the 11th of November.  Tickets won't last long as Bon Jovi is...

Paparizou & Remos Offer Pre-Show for Upcoming Winter Show!

A special pre- show was organized at the Diogenis Studio in Athens for the winter season's live appearances of Helena Paparizou with Antonis Remos. Concerning the Greek Eurovision winner, Helena appeared on stage with a gold dress and performed...

Giorgos Dalaras Tours in Australia!

Giorgos Dalaras began his tour in Australia with an exceptional concert Tuesday in Sydney. He will be continuing on to Melbourne where he will most likely have just as good a show! It is said that his concerts  may be...

Restaurant Event at Greek Embassy in Italy

Forty-five Greek restaurant owners were present at an event that was held in Italy at the Greek Embassy in Rome . Representatives of Greek cuisine expressed the need for more promotion of Greek products and an initiative which entails creating...

New Book: “Greek Cinema Across Australia” by Peter Yiannoudes

Films gave Greek immigrants arriving in Melbourne a reel link to the homeland they had left and missed, says cinema entrepreneur Peter Yiannoudes. The Richmond resident has owned 12 Melbourne cinemas during the 50 years in which he has been...

Annual B.C. Cancer Foundation Fundraiser “Maria’s Opus” on November 14th

The Annual B.C. Cancer Foundation fundraiser “Maria’s Opus” will take place Sunday November 14th at St. James Community Square in Vancouver. The event promises to glitter and sparkle while inspiring youth to join in.  The evening will be filled...

Peter Andre Wants a Nice Greek Girl!

Peter Andre has denied he is lonely but refused to say if he had met anyone new since his divorce from Katie Price. Speaking to Sky News' Eamonn Holmes on Sunrise, the singer would not confirm newspaper claims of a...

Rare Ex-Voto Retablos of Hellenic Nobel Museum Displayed in Poland

Rare ex-voto retablos from the private collection of the Hellenic Nobel Museum are featured in the exhibition of: "Ex-votos of Europe".  It is currently on display at the Borderland Museum Gallery (Galeria Ofycina) in Lubaczow, Poland.  The Greek artifacts on display was organised by...

Maria Menounos Hosts 2,500th Anniversary of the Greek Marathon

Greek-American TV correspondent Maria Menounos will host the 2,500th anniversary of the Greek Marathon.  An estimated 12,500 runners will hoof it 26.2 miles.  The “Access Hollywood”, “Today Show", and “Nightly News” correspondent will run the 10k portion of the marathon with her...

Scorpions Reschedule Concert for October 27th in Athens!

The cancelled concert by metal rock band Scorpions will finally take place on October 27th in Athens, as announced by its organisers. The original Athens date for the band's farewell "Get your Sting and Blackout'" tour  was scheduled for October 6th. ...