City of Athens backing youth climate action
The City of Athens is investing €96,000 in climate action initiatives led by young people aged 15-24 through the second round of the Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Rebuilding a lost wonderland
For years, the Children’s Play Garden of Filothei in northern Athens, one of influential architect and painter Dimitris Pikionis’ (1887-1968) most poetic works, languished in neglect.
Police trace Kalogirou’s movements before death
Greek police (ELAS) are continuing their investigation into the death of 39-year-old Vassilis Kalogirou, whose badly decomposed body was discovered earlier this month in a remote riverside area in Tirnavos, central Greece. Authorities are gathering evidence to trace his movements before his death.
Woman found dead near cave in Voula
A woman was found dead on Saturday morning outside a remote cave near the cemetery in Voula, southeastern Athens.
Ancient artifact repatriated
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni attended the repatriation ceremony of an Attic black-figure lekythos (oil flask), held at the Greek Embassy in Washington.
Antipodes Festival, Melbourne’s celebration of Greek heritage, kicks off
One of Australia’s largest cultural festivals, the annual Antipodes Festival, kicks off this weekend in Melbourne, drawing thousands of visitors for a celebration of Greek heritage with live performances, traditional dancing, and authentic cuisine, The Greek Reporter said.
The anoraks who love to watch trains go by
The car won’t move. It’s been raining and the wheels are spinning in the mud. “Guys, we have to continue on foot,” announces the most experienced member of the group of Greek trainspotters.
Boston’s 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade set to celebrate hellenic heritage
The 29th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston returns on Sunday, April 27, welcoming nearly 100 registered Hellenic groups marching along Boylston Street to commemorate Greece’s independence from Ottoman rule.
Greek musician Spyridon Koliavasilis wins Maryland’s 2025 Heritage Award
Spyridon Koliavasilis has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Heritage Award for his outstanding contributions to traditional arts, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) announced.
The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?
For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough. The Iranian director, Mohammad Rasoulof, for instance, knew his native country was more likely to jail him than submit his film for the Academy Awards.