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Lichfield show explores the life of opera legend Maria Callas

A sensitive and candid portrayal of legendary opera singer Maria Callas is coming to Lichfield. Based exclusively on authentic interviews, Callas, directed by Richard Digby-Day, will be on stage at the Lichfield Garrick on March 27. Born in New York of Greek parentage, Callas first established herself as an exceptional singer in Italy, and went [...]

Greek praise for centre

A GREEK organisation that provides essential community day care for vulnerable people, learned how to improve some of its practices on its recent trip to the Island. Newport’s Riverside Centre played hosts to its Greek counterparts the Athens-based project Klimax Plus. Representatives of Klimax Plus were given training in food hygiene by staff at the [...]

UK Immigration – Apply now before the fee increases

As mentioned in previous news reports UK immigration are substantially increasing Government fees in many cases. Some fees for dependent relative applications will double or triple in price. If you wish to come under the current fee schedule you have to apply before Tuesday 6 April 2010. Please see details of the new fees below:

Sophia Loren and Nana Mouskouri christens luxury cruise ship

Hollywood legend Sophia Loren has christened her first cruise ship, it has been reported. The 75-year-old was joined by Greek singer Nana Mouskouri and Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti for the naming ceremony of the SC Magnifica, the Daily Mail reported. Wearing a floor-length black dress, the actress officially christened Panamax’s 11th cruise ship at the [...]

It’s all about “Barry” as London Greeks smile again

Barry Evangeli (foto) made a return to the capital’s only Greek radio station, following an 18-month break, partly due to a disagreement at the way in which the station was being run. Speaking to the London Daily News Barry Evangeli said: “It’s good to be back, I missed interacting with the listeners, and I am [...]

Corfu boiler that killed two British children had ‘missing parts’

Sharon Wood has blamed Thomas Cook for the death of her two children by carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu. Wood blamed the tour operator when she gave evidence at the trial of Thomas Cook reps Richard Carson and Nicola Gibson, who are facing charges of manslaughter by negligence over the death’s of [...]