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Art
El Greco’s Masterpieces Captivate Art Lovers in Budapest
Domḗnikos Theotokópoulos, better known as El Greco ("the Greek"), is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance era. Now, his artworks are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary.
The exhibition has...
Greek News
Greek Swimmer Christou Grabs Bronze at European Championships
Greek swimmer Apostolos Christou finished third in the final of the 100 meters backstroke and won a well deserved bronze medal for Greece at the European Championships in Budapest on Thursday.
Christou adds another medal for Greece in swimming after...
Greece
Greece's Apostolos Papastamos Breaks World Junior Swim Record in Budapest
Greek swimmer Apostolos Papastamos, from Chania, Crete beat the World Junior Record and Championships Record in the final of the men’s 400 Individual Medley in Budapest on Saturday night.
The 18-year old broke the Greek national record of 4:14.41, set...
Culture
Visiting the Historical City of Budapest, with a Greek Twist
Budapest is without a doubt one of Europe's most spectacularly beautiful cities. Here, you will find the past and the present blending in a unique way, as historical buildings are modernized on the inside, while preserving their original architectural...
Education
Vienna’s Greek Deputy Mayor Asks for the Transfer of Central European University to Austrian Capital
Vienna's Deputy Mayor Maria Vasilakou asked for the transfer of the Central European University (CEU) from Budapest to Vienna after the Hungarian government decided its closure.
CEU was founded in 1991 by Hungarian-American investor and businessman George Soros. On Tuesday,...
Diaspora
Greek MPs Visit Beloiannisz Village in Hungary
The Greek Parliament delegation -which participated in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Budapest from May 15 to 18) - had the opportunity to get acquainted with the historical Beloiannisz community, the Greek village of Hungary, located southwest of Budapest, which is...
Greece
Three Greek International Footballers Involved in Fatal Car Accident in Budapest
Three Greek international footballers, included in the country's squad in an away draw with Hungary yesterday, were involved in a fatal car accident while on their way back home from the Hungarian capital of Budapest.
Hungary and Greece produced a time-wasting...
Greece
From Battles On the Football Pitch to Battling for Life
Giorgos Karaiskos, a Greek expat and former professional footballer, is struggling to stay alive as he faces a major health problem. Giorgos Karaiskos was born in Budapest on the 10th of August 1954 and came from Hungary to Greece...
Europe
Aegean Opens Wings to Budapest
Aegean Airlines have announced the launch of a direct flight from Athens to Budapest. The two capital cities have been reconnected by air months after Hungary's national airline Malev went bust.
According to data from Hungarian tourism organizations - many...
Europe
Yanni’s Concert in Budapest
The Greek pianist, keyboardist, composer, and music producer Yanni (born Yiannis Hryssomallis), who has spent his adult life in the United States, talked about his close relationship with Greece during his concert in Budapest, Hungary. He mentioned Greece many times...