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“Lockdown” at the port of Hydra: All shops to close for filming of the movie starring Brad Pitt
The production paid compensation equivalent to the businesses’ daily turnover, while scenes will be filmed tomorrow with a “flying dolphin” at the port
The photos of a national trauma: This is the Nazi sergeant who photographed the executions in Kaisariani
For the first time, the face of Sergeant Hermann Hoyer is revealed—the man who captured on film the heroes executed by the Nazis. Rare historical documents also come to light, including images from the funeral of General Krech, who was killed in Molai, as well as from the unit stationed in Malakasa
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
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Mendoni, Preliminary Agreement signed - Hoyer collection of 262 photographs and documents from 1943–1944 Greece withdrawn from online auction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
