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Seven Benefactors Who Shaped Modern Greece

Seven of the most important benefactors in Greece contributed massively to the birth of modern Greece after the fighting heroes kicked out the Ottomans through their generosity and philanthropy. These men were industrialists, shipping magnates, and rich aristocrats, who built...

‘Democracy Can Work’ Urges Obama in Greece

On Thursday, during a visit to Greece, former US President Barack Obama spoke at the SNF Nostos Conference held by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. He spoke at length about various issues, including the challenges posed to democracy. During the trip...

France Seizes Villa Once Owned by Greek Tycoons Onassis and Niarchos

France has seized a villa in one of the most prestigious parts of the French Riviera that once belonged to Greek tycoons Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos. The Château de la Croë at the Cap d'Antibes is estimated to be...

Stavros Niarchos Center Marks Five Years as Greece’s New Cultural Landmark

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) has become a cultural landmark in Greece since it was turned over to the Greek state in 2017. The SNFCC, a project unique in Greece, is a public space for expression, culture, and...

Temporary Removal of Ancient Mass Grave in Athens Approved

Greece's Ministry of Culture recently gave the green light for the temporary removal of skeletons in the ancient mass grave discovered in 2016 near the Esplanáda in Faliro, Attica. A total of 79 skeletons were found during the construction of the...

Shipping Heir Stavros Niarchos to Wed Businesswoman Dasha Zhukova

It was revealed over the weekend that Russian-American businesswoman Dasha Zhukova, 38, the ex-wife of Roman Abramovich, is engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Greek billionaire and shipping heir Stavros Niarchos, 33. The engagement was announced at Zhukova's birthday party in...