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Greek community in London

Breathtaking Monuments of London’s Iconic Greek Cemetery Under Restoration

In an attempt to protect and maintain the iconic monuments in the Greek Orthodox section of London's historic West Norwood Cemetery, the many sculptural masterpieces there are set to undergo a massive restoration campaign. The effort to maintain the Greek...

The 10 Best Greek Restaurants in London

There is still a long way to go before we start packing for a sunny Greek island but this should not be a reason not to taste some authentic Greek food. London is home to some great Greek restaurants....

‘Reload Greece’ Ready to Move to Other European Capitals

'Reload Greece', the London-based initiative that helps young Greeks with entrepreneurial ideas connect with the Greek diaspora and other investors, is ready to develop in other European capitals. After three successful years, 'Reload Greece' is ready to expand its presence in...

London Greek Film Festival Kicks Off Today

Over the course of the next few weeks, London's filmgoers and Greek community will have the opportunity to watch a variety of contemporary Greek or Greek-related films and documentaries. Screenings take place at Westbourne Studios, near the famous Portobello market. The...

Old Greek Cinema Travels to London

Two documentaries about the Golden era of Greek cinema entitled “Work Like Crazy” by Aggeliki Milonaki and “From the Courtyards to the Living Rooms” by Dionysia Arvanitou and Panayiotis Koundouras were presented during the weekend, February 15 and 16...

First Greek Costume Exhibition Outside the Country

A collection of 40 original Greek traditional costumes full of pleats, geometric patterns and intricate embroidery will be exhibited in London. This marks the first time that such a collection has crossed the borders of Greece. The Hellenic Center of...

“Streams of Light” at the Hellenic Centre in London

Mina Kordali, a recognized artist from Athens, presents her new works of art entitled Streams of Light, at the Hellenic Centre in London. The exhibition runs until Thursday, 21 November 2013. The works presented at the Hellenic Centre are innovative...

Sixth Greek Film Festival in London Surpasses Expectations

The artistic Director of the Festival, Christos Prosilis said that the Greek Film Festival in London is improving over the years. Especially this year, the publics response surpassed any expectation of both screenings on both days and through the...

Has Greek School Shaped Who You Are Today?

Across the global Greek diaspora people love or hate Greek school, but most of them have attended it and will probably send their children as well. We asked a current student from London, Stephanos Stephanou, to share his experience...

Greeks in the U.K. Join Forces to Promote Greek Tourism at Piccadilly Circus

Up Greek Tourism launches its campaign to raise money for a billboard at London’s Piccadilly Circus to promote tourism in Greece. This follows two inspirational campaigns in New York's Time Square and Washington DC. “Up Greek Tourism” is an innovative grassroots...