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The Herodion closes for three years: It will reopen with a new entrance, roof, lighting, no speaker towers, and an expanded forecourt

Detailed overview of the planned maintenance work

Brad Pitt’s secluded accommodation on Hydra: Why he chose the small hotel in Vlychos (video-photos)

The Hollywood star opted for complete privacy in Plakes Vlychou, staying at a hotel with just five suites

Giannis Aggelakas: Transforms into “The Little Prince” on the Stage of Stegi

In a musical-theatrical performance directed by Giorgos Gousis

The villa where Brad Pitt is staying on Hydra: It once belonged to Kostas Boutaris, went to auction, and now belongs to famed host Stephen Colbert

Colbert bought the property for one of his two sons – Pitt’s production rented it from a Greek company based in Athens – The story behind the estate

262 photographs documenting the Kaisariani executions confirmed authentic – Ministry of Culture moves to acquire collection

Mendoni, Preliminary Agreement signed - Hoyer collection of 262 photographs and documents from 1943–1944 Greece withdrawn from online auction

What the peoples are proud of: Greeks proud of history, Italians proud of culture and Turks proud of their patriotism

Global survey by Pew Research Center tracks trends in countries around the world and what makes people proud - Hungarians consider their language the most expressive - 15% feel no pride in Greece

Ministry of Culture: Saint George cemetery in Ermoupoli, Syros, protected and enhanced

A unique example of 19th-century funerary architecture and sculpture

Hydra turns into Hollywood as sets begin to take shape for the film starring Brad Pitt – The actor is expected on the island tomorrow

Narrow alleyways, squares and landmark buildings are gradually being transformed into open-air film sets, making use of the island’s distinctive architecture and aesthetic identity

The funding for Kapodistrias, Broken Vein, The Great Chimera, Rififi, and for foreign films

See in detail the film and series titles and the funds approved by EKOME – Boosting the competitiveness of Greek cinema

When the Greek language becomes music by internationally acclaimed composer Pigi Lykoudi

Internationally acclaimed composer shares her journey, inspirations, and vision for the future

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