Culture

11.30.2023, 14:05

Renowned Greek Author Vassilis Vassilikos Passes Away at 89

Vassilikos, recognized as one of the top 10 most translated Greek writers by UNESCO, has made a profound impact on the global literary scene

11.29.2023, 12:06

Nia Vardalos: ‘We Would Appreciate our Stolen Marbles Back on the Parthenon’

The Hollywood star received the approval of thousands on her Instagram post

11.28.2023, 14:31

Climate Change ‘Shield’ to be Installed on Delos Island

The project aims to determine vulnerability and risk, taking into account climate risk indicators and special characteristics of Delos, such as the coastline and monuments

11.27.2023, 21:50

Parthenon Marbles Reportedly Led to Sunak Snub, Causing Mitsotakis' Ire

The Greek PM is in London on a 3-day working visit

Greek PM Mitsotakis Expresses Displeasure Over Cancellation of Meeting with British Counterpart Rishi Sunak

11.26.2023, 13:08

PM Mitsotakis to BBC: ‘Keeping Parthenon Marbles at British Museum is Artistic Vandalism’

The Greek PM is on a 3-day official working visit to London

11.26.2023, 10:10

Ancient Iraqis Possibly Worshipped Alexander the Great

British Museum archaeologist Dr Sebastien Rey now posits that the Greeks likely established their own temple on this ancient site, possibly as a proclamation of Alexander's divinity

11.24.2023, 18:32

Lanthimos’ Latest Award-Winning Film Unveils New Trailer

Poor Things, a cinematic odyssey of self-discovery and liberation, is due for release in January 2024

11.24.2023, 17:51

New Theory on Owner of Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis

Amphipolis, a municipality in Greece’s Macedonia region, is known for its rich history and ancient ruins.

11.23.2023, 09:03

Onassis Foundation Inaugurates the Cavafy Archive

Onassis Foundation Unveils Historic Cavafy Archive in Athens' Heart

11.21.2023, 20:39

British Museum Open to Temporary Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek PM Mitsotakis remains tightlipped about discussions

Angelos Kovaios

British Museum Open to Temporary Return of Parthenon Marbles

11.20.2023, 20:57

36th Panorama of European Cinema Program and Honored Guests Announced

Celebrating European Cinema, Athens' 36th Panorama will Open with Ken Loach's Latest Film and Honor Emir Kusturica in Retrospective

36th Panorama of European Cinema to Welcome Kusturica and Laverty

11.20.2023, 20:51

Exploring the Secret World of Greek Dictator Papadopoulos' Villa

Investigating the Alleged Shelter for Political and Military Elite on Mount Parnitha

Enigma on Mount Parnitha: Exploring the Secrets of Villa Papadopoulos

11.19.2023, 22:22

Greek Singer Konstantinos Argiros 1st Artist from Country to Perform at Iconic NY Barclays Center

The Artist Captivated the More than 10,000 Specactors

11.13.2023, 08:26

Eurostat: Greeks More Likely to Use a Second Language than Brits

The Nordic Countries are more Proficient in Languages

11.10.2023, 19:09

Centuries-old Orthodox Rites, Tradition on Mt. Athos Face Prospect of First Supermarket

Medieval Orthodox monastic rites and traditions on Mount Athos will soon acquire yet another trapping more associated with the 20th century: a modern supermarket. The semi-autonomous monastic community located on a northern Greece promontory first emerged more than a millennia ago, yet only recently did the prospect of opening a supermarket appear. The new store […]

Mount Athos: First-ever Supermarket to Open on Monastic Community

11.09.2023, 14:02

Greek Coming-of-Age TV Drama a Mega Co-Production

"It's about to a 17-year-old girl growing up in a small town and dreaming of moving to Athens to become a dancer. Finding out she’s pregnant shatters those dreams.”

Greek TV Series ‘Milky Way’ Picked Up by Global Distributor

11.08.2023, 15:47

A Near-Athens Excursion: Eleusis European Capital of Culture

Ancient Eleusis hosted the religious and secretive Eleusinian Mysteries of antiquity

11.08.2023, 10:17

Graviera Cheese Variety of Naxos Island among World's Finest: Taste Atlas

Taste Atlas, an online food guide, again includes the graviera cheese variety produced on the Cyclades island of Naxos as one of the 10 best cheeses in the world for 2023. The hard pale-yellow cheese secured seventh place out of 23,863 registered cheeses, while in the 2022 Taste Atlas rankings, it was third. There are […]