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Syros is the place to be for 14th Animasyros 2021
The largest animation festival in Greece and one of the top 20 in the world, the 14th Animasyros 2021 International Animation Festival runs from 22-26 September on the island of …
Film on life of St Nektarios tops Greek and Cyprus box office
The film “Man of God”, starring Greek actor Aris Servetalis as St Nektarios of Aegina, has enjoyed the best opening of a movie in Greece and Cyprus since March last …
World renowned ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes reflects on his sport and on family
Constantinos “Dean” Karnazes has been closely tied to ultra-marathon running for more than two decades. His life and career outside the sport are closely tied to what he has achieved …
Greek author’s first novel focuses on the widow’s struggle to bury Nikos Kazantzakis in Heraklion
In world literature, Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is probably the most internationally acclaimed and recognised of modern Greek authors, yet in Greece he was one of …
Heroes Achilles and Patroclus: Homosexuality debates and popular culture
The debate regarding Achilles’ sexuality and the nature of his relationship with Patroclus has been long discussed, from the ancient world until today. This debate, however, has made an impact …
Artists and collectives invited to apply for Diasporas Commissions
Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is inviting artists or collectives who identify as First Nations, persons of colour or from the CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities can apply for Diasporas …
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Opening of the Philhellenism Museum
The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP – www.eefshp.org) organizes an opening ceremony of the Philhellenism Museum (www.phmus.org) in Athens. On the opening day, a ceremony will take place during …
Award-winning olive oil bottle celebrating 1821 on display at Hellenic Museum
A special 1821 commemorative bottle for the award-winning Ladi Biosas Limited Edition olive oil is on display at the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne. The design of the special ceramic blue …
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There’s a new Athens cultural hub – the former Tobacco Factory on Lenorman Street
The transformation of Athens’ former Public Tobacco Factory into a Cultural Centre is the talk of the town nowadays, as the renovation of the historic building – which is located …
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Steve Mouzakis’ art, life, truth – a wicked mix of fact and fiction
In his latest performance as John D’Agata in “The Lifespan of a Fact”, award-winning actor Steve Mouzakis masters a tightrope walk between facts and the truth. His real life, too, …