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Prominent intellectual Stelios Ramfos dies at the age of 87
He was one of the most recognizable and influential figures of contemporary Greek intellectual life. He wrote more than 30 books and devoted particular attention to interpreting Hellenism in conjunction with the influence of Byzantium and the Orthodox tradition on the formation of modern Greek consciousness
Ti Ypermacho: The August night 1,400 years ago that gave birth to the Akathist Hymn
The story of the crowning work of Orthodox hymnography began on the night of 7–8 August 626, when Constantinople was under siege by the Avars, Persians and their allies – the Hymn combines historical narrative with profound theological meaning
Nikos Kalogeropoulos, acclaimed Greek actor, dies at 74
He appeared in works that left a lasting mark on Greek television and cinema - In recent years, he had been battling cancer. It was announced today that he passed away in a public hospital
Aristotle’s Gardens come to life again in Halkidiki, against the backdrop of Mount Olympus (Photos)
Ikos Oceania's inspired idea to revive Aristotle's gardens - in a corner filled with plants documented by the philosopher, with Christos Loulis and Yannis Niarros as its imagined and ideal guides - offers visitors a truly unforgettable experience.
Traditional Greek Taverna becomes a LEGO set, complete with a bouzouki, bougainvillea & a cat (photos)
The set includes 254 pieces that build a miniature Greek taverna filled with distinctive details inspired by Greece and Greek cuisine
Maria Callas collector Dimitris Pyromallis dies – He donated his collection to the Greek National Opera in 2023
Dimitris Pyromallis, the renowned collector of materials related to Maria Callas, has passed away at the age of 68. In 2023, he donated his lifelong collection to the archives of the Greek National Opera
