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Australian journalist fell in love with Greece
The Australian Marjory McGinn, former journalist of Sydney «Sun-Herald», decided to live a great adventure in Greece with her partner, which is visited earlier often-dense as tourists. Both philhellenes wanted to relax a little and enjoy the sun of our country away from a long...
Great distinction for Greek pianist
Another important distinction was once again given to the expat pianist, composer and conductor Stefan Cassomenos, who was runner-up in the 2013 Lev Vlassenko Pan-Australian Piano Competition, held in Brisbane, performing compositions of Russian composers. Some 68 pianists took part in the final phase of...
Greek participation in Berlin’s “Akademie” exhibition
Significant participation of the Greek painter Periklis Costopoulos in the report «AKADEMIE / ACADEMY» to be presented at the Academy of Arts in Berlin (ADK) from 30 August to 8 December 2013. The report «AKADEMIE / ACADEMY» organized by the President of Academic. Tech. Berlin...
Greek writer awarded with Goethe Medal
With Goethe Medal 2013 honored yesterday by the German state , Greek author Peter Markaris «for outstanding contribution in the German language and international cultural relations». Joining Mr. Markaris at a ceremony held in Weimar , in the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Cornelia peppers,...
Miss Violence Scoops Awards at Venice Film Festival
The Greek Film, Miss Violence, directed by Alexandros Avranas was twice awarded in this year’s Venice Film Festival. Miss Violence received the FEDEORA critics’ award and the Arca award, while Themis Panou won the Coppa Volpi Award for best actor for his performance in the same film. Miss Violence is...
Athens honored Maria Callas
On the occasion of the supplement of 36 years of Maria Kallas death (16 Seprember 1977), the National Opera honored yesterday the leading Greek soprano with a series of music events in the city center of Athens. In the streets of Athens, the town where...
6 Greeks on the forbes list with the richest people in America
The list with the richest people in America was published by the magazine Forbes. The richest man is Bill Gates with a total fortune of 72 billion dollars, whereas 6 Greek businessmen are included. John Paul Dejoria is at the 110 place with a fortune that...
LEGO Acropolis constructed in Sydney
With Greek dancing, hoplite soldiers re-enacting life in ancient Athens, Greek food, and the chance to handle real ancient Greek artefacts, the exhibition The LEGO Acropolis opened recently at the Sydney University’s Quadrangle. Organised by the University of Sydney’s Nicholson Museum, this free exhibition celebrates one of...
Ancient Greek graffiti found in Smyrna’s agora
A rich Greek graffiti collection dated back to the second and fourth century AD has been found in the İzmir (Greek Smyrna) agora during excavation work in the area. The graffiti shows daily life in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Experts have described the find...
Australian teaches Greek folk dancing in Melbourne
When an Australian teaching Greek traditional dances, the success is assured. The Douglas Ray is a dancer and decided to teach kalamatiano, zeibekiko and other Greek dances to Melbourne residents. The freedom of movement and music was what drove him to this selection. It is...