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Greece's Benaki Museum Selects Former IFA Head Olivier Descotes as New Director

The 40-year-old former head of the French Institute in Athens (IFA), Olivier Descotes, will replace Dr. Angelos Delivorias at the helm of Greece’s prestigious Benaki Museum starting on March, the museum announced on Friday. "The selection of Olivier Descotes by the...

Thousands of Athenians in Solidarity With French Citizens' Rally

With the participation of thousands, holding black banners with the phrase "Je suis Charlie" ("I am Charlie"), Athenians expressed their solidarity with the people of France and condemned the deadly attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo satirical...

Greek President Sends Message to French Counterpart on Paris Terrorist Attack

Greek President Karolos Papoulias sent a condolence message to his French counterpart Francois Hollande in response to the deadly terrorist attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Similar messages condemning the bloody attack were also sent yesterday by Greek Prime Minister Antonis...

The French Institute of Athens Pays Tribute to Theo Angelopoulos

The auditorium of the French Institute of Athens (IFA) will from now on be named “Theodoros Angelopoulos”, according to the decision of the Institute to pay tribute to the internationally acclaimed Greek filmmaker “who had been a true friend...