Founded by a Greek, Italy’s Most Famous Cafe Facing Closure
The future of Caffè Greco, Rome’s oldest coffee bar that was founded by a Greek in 1760, hangs in the balance as a date...
Greek Institute of Byzantine Studies Affected by Venice Flooding
The massive flooding that has been causing a range of serious issues in Venice, Italy since Tuesday has affected the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine...
Italy Asks UEFA to Move Champions League Final From Istanbul Over Syrian War
Vincenzo Spadafora, the Italian Minister for Sports, sent a letter to UEFA President Alexander Ceferin on Monday, asking whether or not the finals of...
New Exhibit on History of Santorini and Pompeii Opens in Rome
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Italian counterpart Dario Franceschini on Thursday opened an exhibition called "Pompeii and Santorini: Eternity in a Day...
Scientists Find Ancient Greek Texts on Papyrus Burnt After Vesuvius Eruption
A group of European scientists has found a hidden ancient Greek text on the back of a papyrus that was burnt after the Vesuvius...
Scientists Claim to Discover Traces of Byzantine Coins on the Shroud of Turin
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage, scientists claim that they have found traces of Byzantine coins on the...
Venice Film Festival to Honor Costa-Gavras
It was announced recently that the 76th International Film Festival of Venice will honor the Greek-French director Costa-Gavras with its ''Glory to the Filmmaker...
Kevin Spacey Recites Poetic Tribute to Beloved Greek Statue at Rome Museum (video)
American actor Kevin Spacey recited a poem about a battered boxer as he stood next to an iconic statue of a fighter during a...
A Scent from Ancient Greece in New Dolce & Gabbana Show
Dolce & Gabbana succeeded in making a jaw-dropping difference with their new fashion show.
This time the show was based on ancient Greek culture. The...
Yorgos Lanthimos Shoots Gucci’s New Fashion Campaign
Highly acclaimed Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has been recruited by Italian fashion giant Gucci to film its latest fashion campaign.
Shot in support of Gucci’s...