A film dedicated to the Greek Island of Makronissos, directed by the Swiss Olivier Zuchuat, will premiere in April at the Nyon Festival in Switzerland. The film titled ‘Like Stone Lions at Nightfall’ (original title: Comme des lions de pierre à l’entrée de la nuit) is constructed in three ceaselessly intertwined literary and pictorial spaces. The [...]
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‘Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring’ Travels to 7 European Countries
‘Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring’, lasting from the 30th of January until the 17th of February, is a journey of Greek gastronomy in the big cities of Europe. The aim of the event is the promotion of Greece through cuisine, nutrition and local products, in a vivid, experiential way. The ‘Sympossio’ brings together a host of [...]
Wealthy Greeks of Switzerland Αre Skeptical Over Investing in Greece
Extensive talks are being held lately on the willingness of rich Greeks living abroad to help their debt-ridden homeland with investments that would boost the economy and create new jobs. Although several initiatives have already been organized by Diaspora Greeks, extremely wealthy Greeks currently living in Switzerland seem rather skeptical over investing their money in [...]
International Society of Nikos Kazantzakis’ Friends Organizes Global Events for 55th Anniversary of Writer’s Death
The International Society of Nikos Kazantzakis’ Friends commemorated the 55th anniversary of the author’s death, who passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, on October 26, 1957 at the age of 74. A full list of events commemorating the writer will be announced in April, and include events such as literary gatherings that will be [...]
Switzerland To Return Rare Ancient Silver Coin Smuggled From Greece
A Swiss court has ordered the return of a very rare ancient silver coin that was allegedly illegally excavated in northern Greece and sold at an auction in Switzerland, as Greek and Swiss officials have stated. The lawyer representing Greece in the case said Thursday that the ruling in October opens the way for the [...]
Greek Actor Lakis Lazopoulos Presents ”Sorry, I’m Greek” on European Tour
Greek actor Lakis Lazopoulos will be on a European tour, presenting the theatrical play ‘Sorry I’m Greek’ in 7 European cities. Lazopoulos mimics famous Greek politicians, such as George Papandreou, Kostas Karamanlis, and Evangelos Venizelos, satirizing the contemporary Greek financial and political situation while transforming into 12 different Greek figures during the play. Lakis Lazopoulos [...]
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02 / 21 Greek Analyst on BBC News: “Greece Has Now Officially Defaulted”
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02 / 21 Joint Statement on Natural Gas Pipeline by Greek and Italian Energy Ministries
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02 / 21 Greek Brandy ‘Metaxa’ Travels Throughout Europe
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02 / 20 Patriarch Bartholomew Asks for Religious Freedom and Equal Rights for Minorities in Turkey
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02 / 20 Turkey Chides Greek Foreign Minister for his Statements on Greek-Turkish Relations
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05 / 27 Dutch Newspaper Mocks Greece’s Financial Situation
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06 / 15 Parts of Alexander the Great’s Statue Being Assembled at Skopje Square
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12 / 27 Albanian Nationalists Point Finger at Archbishop Anastasios
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04 / 02 “Greeks will start begging soon” says Turkish State Minister
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12 / 26 Turkish Cypriot ‘Grinches’ Steal Christmas, Stop Holiday Liturgy
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