Art Athina annual exhibition opening on September 9
Art Athina, Greece’s largest annual art event and one of the oldest fairs in Europe, will take place at the Zappeion Exhibition Hall from September 19 to 23, organizers said on Monday. This year, the exhibit will use more spaces at Zappeion and expand into the space outside and to the nearby “Egli” summer cinema. […]
Kefalogianni: The increase in tourist flows is accompanied by challenges
Dealing effectively with the challenges posed by the increase in tourist activity with rules and a system of controls is a necessity and the national strategy for tourism is oriented in this direction, Tourism Olga Kefalogianni said in her article entitled “Sustainable tourism development and management of destinations” published on OT. After referring to the […]
LOS ANGELES. Eris Talent Agency announces expansion into Europe. Partnership Formed with Athens-Based Enorama talent agency
Eris Talent Agency (LOS ANGELES) owners/partners Tina Randolph Contogenis and Amy Lord are pleased to announce they have entered a strategic partnership with Athens-based Enorama Talent Agency for writers, directors and producer talent. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, Mexico, and an affiliate in the UK, Eris’ expansion to Europe complements the global efforts […]
Patmos Music Festival kicks off on August 26
The 3rd Chamber Music Festival and the 22nd Religious Music Festival will take place on the island of Patmos under the general title “Patmos Music Festival”. The 3rd Chamber Music Festival will be held from 26th to 31st August and the 22nd Religious Music Festival from 1st to 6th September. The Festival, in its entirety, […]
Athens Square Park. Astoria NY. Free screening: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Astoria, NY – August 16, 2024 – The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS), in association with the New York City Parks Department, will present a free screening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 on Sunday, August 25 at 8pm at Athens Square Park, 30th Avenue at 30th Street, in Astoria, NY. The comedy, released […]
Washington, DC. Prominent Hellenes Mentor Greek-American Youth
August 16, 2024 – For the 9th year, Greek-American students and young professionals from across the country met with and were mentored by some of our country’s most successful. Over 40 current and former US government officials, business leaders and influential thought leaders of Greek heritage – and even some Philhellenes – held intimate meetings […]
Drama International Short Film Festival to run Sept 2- 8 with films from 21 countries
The Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF) is set to take place from September 2 to 8, showcasing 27 films from 21 countries, including Greece. Organised by cinematographer Giorgos Zois, the festival will also feature 62 films by Greek directors, premiering both nationally and internationally in Drama, northeastern Greece. At a press conference, Zois highlighted […]
Eighteen lighthouses open to the public on International Lighthouse Day
Eighteen lighthouses throughout Greece will open to the public on Sunday, 18 August in the context of International Lighthouse Day from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00. According to an announcement, the 18 lighthouses that will open are the following: Megalo Emvolo-Thessaloniki (access to the tower)Akrotiri-Thira (Santorini) (no access to the tower)Arkitsa-Fthiotida (access […]
Mt Athos governor resigns, successor named
Ambassador (ret) Anastasios Mitsialis resigned his post as governor of the all-male monastic community of Mount Athos on Tuesday, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry said that he will be replaced by Hellenic Army General Staff chief (ret) and former National Defense Minister, general Alkiviadis Stefanis.
Greece nominates Tzitzikostas for EU Commissioner
Greece will propose Apostolos Tzitzikostas for the position of Commissioner in the new European Commission, government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said on Thursday during a press briefing. “Apostolos Tzitzikostas is a person with experience in institutional roles both in Greece and in Europe where he was elected president of the European Committee of the Regions in […]