Achievements
Achievements of Greeks leave their mark, influence developments, determine the future of Greece, Hellenism and whole world.
Alexandros Kyriakopoulos – From Greece to Boston, guided by discipline and soul
Alexandros Kyriakopoulos belongs to the new generation of Greek artists who thrive abroad, bringing Greek talent to the world’s most prestigious music stages. Born and raised in Kythira, since 2020, he has lived and worked in Boston, where his musical career continues to flourish. With...
Panagiotis Karaiskos – From the darkness of addiction to the light of the Panathenaic Stadium
On Sunday, November 9th, 2025, Panagiotis Karaiskos crossed the finish line of the 42nd Authentic Athens Marathon as the winner. Yet behind that triumphant image, beyond the medals and the cheering crowd, lies a story far greater than an athletic achievement. It’s the story of...
The Greek-American costume designer with an Oscar Nomination
[:el] Mary Zophres is one of the most talented costume designers in Hollywood. She has worked with the most important directors of Hollywood like Steven Spielberg and Coen Brothers among others. In the movie “True Grit” she earned a nomination of the best Costume Designer. The...
Rania Bellou – The artist of memory
Rania Bellou was born in 1982 in Thessaloniki. In 2005 she graduated from the School of Fine Arts at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and in 2006 she completed her Master’s degree in Scenography at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London....
Alec Issigonis – The Greek behind the legendary Mini Cooper
Sir Alec Issigonis was born on November 18, 1906, in Smyrna, into a family with Greek roots from Paros. His father, Konstantinos, was a naval engineer, and his mother had Bavarian ancestry. The family’s life changed dramatically with the Asia Minor Catastrophe in 1922, when...
Stefanos Ntouskos – The Greek Who Carried His Country with Oars
There are moments in sports that remain indelible in the memory of a nation. Stefanos Ntouskos is living such moments and generously offering them to Greece. From his triumph in Tokyo to his crowning achievement in Shanghai, his journey proves that when a dream is...
Peter Economides: The Greek branding strategist who taught us that “It Can Be Done”
Peter Economides, an international branding and communications strategist, is one of the people who transformed the way we talk about Greece’s image, as well as that of the businesses operating in it. With a long career in top multinationals, collaborations with global giants, and a...
«The photographer who captures feelings in human regard»
Chryssa Panousiadou is a qualified photographer with a master’s degree in documentary production from the University of Arts in London. Today she continues her studies in Philosophy and Arts at the Open University in Britain. Born in Greece, she began his career in 1999. Since...
When Life becomes Art
[:el] From New York to the Czech Republic, from Sao Paolo to Uganda, from Madrid to Austria and Germany. The art of Jenny Marketou has travelled all over the world and has been presented through a vast number of both solo and group exhibitions. Her...
A Greek Moulin Rouge dancer holds a Guinness World Record
His performance as a true Moulin Rouge character named Valentin le Désossé earned him a place at the famous cabaret. Adonis Kosmadakis was born on Crete and took his first lesson at Kleri’s Gouvanaki school when he was 18- a relatively old age for a...