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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.
Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Xanthakis dies
Piraeus-born Xanthakis, celebrated for a string of 'laïko' music hits through the 1960s, 70s and 80s, passed away on Sunday 2 August; his funeral took place on Tuesday, his son Vasilis announced in a Facebook post
Norman Hyams’ first international painting exhibition comes to Patmos
Organized by the Hannah Barry Gallery in collaboration with The Patmos Trust, the exhibition will be held at the Stavrakas Mansion in Chora, Patmos, with free admission for the public
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
Ancient shipwreck with 600–650 trade Amphorae discovered off Andros – See photos
The shipwreck was discovered at a depth of 39–44 meters (128–144 feet), while the amphorae date to the late 5th and early 4th centuries BC
A new symbol of Pontic Hellenism is being erected in Lefkopetra, Xanthi (photos)
In Lefkopetra, Xanthi, a new monument dedicated to the Pontic Greek community is taking shape
Greek PM congratulates Christopher Nolan on Odyssey adaptation of Homer’s epic
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a call with Christopher Nolan on Monday afternoon, congratulating the award-winning director on his big-screen adaptation of the Homeric epic and thanking him for boosting global interest in ancient Greek culture
