Memories of Greece: Minoan Jewelry of Knossos Empire
By Catherine Tsounis
What Greek jewelry reproductions of 4,500 years ago mis sold on Amazon in 2023? Believe it or not, Minoan jewelry reproductions of...
Mystery 35 AESCHYLUS Project ^ performing arts
From 15 to 30 July two large-scale theatrical productions of Aeschylus’ works − one Greek and one international − by leading artists, a concert...
‘All Athens is a stage’- 59 events with free entrance
Concerts, theatrical and musical shows, dance parties and musical tributes are included in the Athens Municipality's summer events programme entitled "All Athens is a...
Celebrating Success and Unity: The Resounding Triumph of the 32nd Hermes Expo and Awards Dinner
By Leslie Krowchenko, Special to the Hellenic News of America
Whether it was their first time attending or their thirtieth, participants at the 32nd Hermes...
Funeral of Yannis Markopoulos held at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Thursday
The funeral of Yannis Markopoulos, one of Greece's most influential composers, was held at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Thursday.
Markopoulos died at the age...
‘Like Silk’ Exhibition-Bridge of Greece-Japan culture
The Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation (PIOP) and the Corfu Museum of Asian Art will be presenting the temporary exhibition "Like Silk" at the...
Foreign ministry welcomes United States’ decision to rejoin UNESCO
Greece "wholeheartedly welcomes the United States' decision to rejoin UNESCO", the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday.
The US announced its intention...
Iannis Xenakis retrospective opens at Contemporary Art Museum on June 29
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) is opening a large-scale exhibit on Greek-French avant-garde composer Iannis Xenakis on June 29.
It is considered the...
Tsarouchis’ painting ‘May’ breaks painter’s sale record in Athens auction
A painting by Yiannis Tsarouchis (1910-1989) was sold at a world record-breaking price for his work in an auction held in Athens on Thursday,...
Actress Nonika Galinea dies
Actress, theatrical producer and translator Nonika Galinea died on Friday, just a few days before her 85th birthday. Galinea had received the "Kyveli" award...
Rutgers School of Public Health offers summer programs in Greece
By Leslie Krowchenko
Moussaka, the Acropolis, and college credit.
What better way for a Rutgers student to spend a portion of the summer.
The Rutgers School of...
Acropolis Museum participating in ‘Green Cultural Routes’ action this weekend
On the weekend of May 27-28, the Acropolis Museum is to take part in the nationwide anniversary action "Greek Cultural Routes" organised by the...
Megaron Garden events this summer to include Lena Platonos feature, opera screenings
Live performances and screenings of taped opera performances will take place at the the Megaron Garden of the Athens Concert Hall this summer.
The music...
Memories of Greece: Pyli Bridge
By Catherine Tsounis
How did bridges change the world? Bridges create connections. Almost a quarter of a billion people around the world do not have...
Megaron Garden events this summer to include Lena Platonos feature, opera screenings
Live performances and screenings of taped opera performances will take place at the the Megaron Garden of the Athens Concert Hall this summer.
The music...