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Culture
Renovated Greek National Gallery Ready to Welcome Foreign Leaders
The National Gallery of Greece is almost ready to open its gates on the occasion of the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence.
Music
Alexandra Echavarri Releases First Single: ‘Round and Round’
A good and old friend of Greece, the Puerto Rican artist Alexandra Echavarri released her first single entitled “Round and Round” recently.
Culture
When Greeks Defied the Nazis to Attend Great Poet Palamas’ Funeral
On a day like this on February 28 1943, Athens was mourning one of the nation's greatest poets: Kostis Palamas had died the day before.
Culture
Greek Sitcom Captivates Diaspora in Germany
A Greek sitcom called ''Familie Foukara'' that was created by Greek actors and actresses who live in Germany has a new TV series airing on Youtube.
Celebrities
Visionary Scottish Musician Sophie Dies at 34 in Athens, Greece
Scottish musician Sophie Xeon, better known as ''Sophie'' died at the age of 34 in Athens, Greece in the early hours of Saturday. The Grammy-nominated record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ tragically lost her life following a terrible accident in...
Culture
Familie Foukara: The Greek Diaspora of Germany Creates New TV Series
''Familie Foukara'' is the title of a new TV series airing on Youtube that was created by Greek actors and actresses who live in Germany. The ''Greek Theater Art'' created this mini-series with the valuable assistance of Bessy Malfa, one...
Art
"All of Greece, One Culture" Will Begin to Celebrate Greece's Heritage
The purpose of the program is to celebrate Greek culture, with performances incorporating both the country's ancient heritage and combining it with a more modern creative spin.
The event is planned to start on Friday, July 18, starting with Georgian...
Archaeology
August Full Moon Events at Greece's Archaeological Sites Now Underway
Events celebrating the full moon of August at archaeological sites throughout Greece are now underway and will conclude on Sunday, August 19, the Ministry of Culture announced in a statement issued on Monday.
This year's full moon will occur on...
Culture
France Grants its Highest Honor to Greek Singer Nana Mouskouri
The French Ambassador to Greece offered famous Greek singer Nana Mouskouri the highest honor the French State can give a foreign citizen. At a ceremony that was held on Wednesday in the spectacular building of the Embassy of France in...
Archaeology
Series of Events to Mark August Full Moon at Greek Archaeological Sites
Greece's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday a series of events that will be held under August's full moon at archaeological sites and museums around Greece.
This year's events are part of a long-lasting and popular tradition of observing and celebrating the...