LGBT
Ancient Greece
Eva Palmer Sikelianos: The American Who Lived Like an Ancient Greek
Eva Palmer Sikelianos was a prominent figure in the movement toward reviving ancient Greek artistic and cultural practices during the early twentieth century.
Sikelianos is remembered for her love of Greece and her decision to embrace a lifestyle that mirrored...
Greek News
Greece Bans LGBT Conversion Therapy for Minors
Greece banned conversion therapy, or a widely criticized method of attempting to change one's sexual or gender identity, for minors on Wednesday.
The bill, which passed in parliament, will impose hefty fines and even prison terms on psychologists and other...
Diaspora
Greg Louganis: One of the Greatest Divers in History
Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medalist, is thought to be one of the greatest divers in history.
Art
Alexandros Iolas: The Rise and Tragic Fall of Greece’s Greatest Art Collector
The story of Alexandros Iolas, Greece's greatest art collector, reads, appropriately, like a Greek tragedy.
Diaspora
Greek-American David Sedaris Makes Readers Laugh, Cry
Greek-American author David Sedaris, who reflects on difficult moments in his life with honesty and humor, has become one of the most beloved contemporary American humorists.
Born in 1956 to an Anglo-American mother and Greek-American father, whose parents were immigrants...
Canada
Greek-Canadian Drag Queen Pythia Stuns on “Canada’s Drag Race”
Greek-Canadian drag queen Pythia made a splash during the first episode of the second season of "Canada's Drag Race," which premiered on Crave on Thursday evening.
Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Pythia is the first performer of Greek heritage to be...
Europe
EU Condemns Hungary’s LGBT Bill Banning ‘Display of Homosexuality’ to Minors
Greece, with the EU, signed a declaration on Wednesday condemning Hungary's recent anti-LGBT bill which targets people under 18 years old.
Crime
Suspected Killer of Greek Transgender Woman Arrested
The suspected killer of Greek transgender woman Dimitra Kalogiannis was arrested on the basis of fingerprint evidence uncovered Monday.
Culture
Greece Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia
Greece and its high ranking officials acknowledged the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Monday.
Greek News
Greece Appoints First Ever Openly Gay Minister
Greece appointed its first ever openly gay minister, Nicolas Yatromanolakis, on Monday, as PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet.