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Greece's Summer Festivals Bring Music to Islands and Peaks
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (917+ words) The island of Sifnos will launch its summer cultural season with the 11th Mu Sifanto Classical Music Festival, taking place from June 29 to July 6. This year's edition is dedicated to the theme "Music for All" and coincides with the 30th anniversary of…...
David Hockney, a Trans-Atlantic Titan of Art, Dies at 88
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (1020+ words) The actress made a striking appearance in a bold red power suit, using fashion and symbolism to celebrate her Mexican heritage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony David Hockney, who rocketed into the art-world pantheon with exuberant landscapes, evocative…...
Harvey Keitel Opens Athens Film Festival
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (420+ words) American actor Harvey Keitel will honor the 16th Athens Open Air Film Festival powered by the Public Power Corporation, (PPC or DEI) with his presence on Thursday, June 18, at the Colonus Theatre, where the festival will open with a special screening…...
A Special Summer Souvenir Awaits Near Athens' Maria Callas Museum
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (304+ words) The unconventional food-and-wine tour pairs premium champagne with burgers, souvlaki and pizza For the third consecutive year, the Maria Callas Museum hosts its free participation crafting workshop titled "La Mia Maria" every Sunday in June from 11: 00 to 14: 00 at Mitropoleos Square....
Salma Hayek Stunned In Red Power Suit at World Cup 2026 Opening
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (340+ words) The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened with a spectacular ceremony filled with music, emotion and international star power. Yet among the evening's many memorable moments, one appearance quickly captured global attention: Salma Hayek stepping onto the stage in a striking red…...
Premiere of 'The Woman Behind Elgin' Draws Spotlight to the Parthenon Marbles Debate
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (417+ words) Turkey also intervened in the discussion, undermining the British argument by stating that no Ottoman imperial decree, or firman, exists that could legitimize Britain's possession of the Marbles. In an evening rich in symbolism and marked by a strong public…...
Chris Isaak For One Night Only At Lycabettus Theater
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (285+ words) Chris Isaak will perform at the Municipal Theater of Lycabettus on Saturday, June 13th 2026, as part of Release Athens, bringing his celebrated catalogue and distinctive sound to the biggest music festival of the capital. The artist rose to international fame with…...
World Theater Day: Greece on the Global Stage
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (532+ words) The masterful performance from the National Theatre in London is being broadcast with Greek subtitles this Thursday, February 19th. March 27 is celebrated around the globe as World Theater Day, a tribute to the enduring power of the stage as a universal…...
An Acrostic Across Empires: Greek Culture in Ancient Kandahar
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (596+ words) A remarkable ancient inscription discovered in modern-day Kandahar, Afghanistan, offers compelling evidence of the far-reaching influence of Greek culture in Central Asia during the Hellenistic era. Known as the Inscription of Sophytos, it dates to the 2nd century BC and is…...
Limp Bizkit For The First Time In Athens at Release 2026
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (393+ words) Athens welcomes summer with a packed June concert calendar, from Herodion's final shows to major festivals and global music icons across the city. Limp Bizkit will perform in Athens for the first time as part of Release Athens Festival 2026, bringing…...