Europe
Europe
Betty Harlafti Travels to Switzerland to Perform Works by Mikis Theodorakis
Born in Athens, Greece, Betty Harlafti has traveled the world giving concerts in everything from encompassing Greek composers, lyrical performances, traditional Greek music such as rebetiko and jazz.
Although the Greek Mezzo-soprano is perhaps best known for her collaboration with...
Culture
Unearthed Church at Pisidia Raises Question of Religious Byzantine City
After three years of work, a big church in the ancient city of Pisidia, has been unearthed. The 6th-century church may have been destroyed by a big fire in the 11th or 12th century. Hopes have been expressed that the discovery will help archaeologists...
Europe
Eating as if You Live in Greece Reduces Your Chances of Heart Attack, Cambridge University Study Says
Recent research into the impact of diet and cardiovascular disease conducted by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Cambridge University in the UK revealed that an estimated 12.5 percent of cardiovascular deaths could be prevented if people followed the Mediterranean...
Art
Kallos Gallery to exhibit at Frieze Masters, Unveiling Rare Cretan Bronze Helmet
As a part of their Frieze Masters art fair, Kallos Gallery in London will be unveiling a rare Cretan bronze helmet featuring a tall crest and open-face design dating back to 650-620 BC.
The helmet is one of two in...
Europe
IOM: Migrant Arrivals in Europe Decreasing but Death Toll Rising
The number of refugees and migrants arriving in Europe has fallen sharply this year but migration to the continent has grown more deadly, according to new data released Tuesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
From January 1 through...
Crime
Ben Needham Case Update: New Search Finds Fabric of ‘Slight Interest’ on Kos [video]
It was 1991 when 21-month-old toddler Ben Needham vanished while playing outside during a family holiday on the Greek island of Kos.
Now, following new leads that suggest that the little boy might have been accidentally crushed by a bulldozer...
Europe
First Orthodox Consecration in Smyrna Since 1922
Sunday was a joyous day for the Orthodox Christians of Smyrna, as the consecration of Erythrae Bishop Cyrillus was the first since 1922.
The consecration rite was performed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a holy liturgy where several hierarchs and...
Art
Yerassimos Sklavos’ Sculptures to Auction at Bonhams Greek Art Sale in London
Two sculptures by Yerassimos Sklavos will be on auction at the Bonhams Greek Art sale in London on November 16.
The two sculptures up for sale are Evolution (1962) and Volcano (1964-65) and are both estimated at £40,000-60,000.
The late sculptor...
Europe
Designer Mary Katrantzou’s Latest Collection Gives Ancient Greece a Modern Twist
London-based Greek designer Mary Katrantzou is using a modern twist on her Greek roots and ancient Minoan civilization to inspire her latest collection for the Spring of 2017.
"It was all Greece - I was looking at the Minoan civilization...
Greece
PM Tsipras: Europe Needs New Vision and Specific Agenda for Change
"What Europe needs is new vision and a specific agenda for change," said Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday upon his arrival at the EU informal summit in Bratislava.
"We need a social Europe with growth, employment and welfare for everyone;...