The paradox that is Iran
(Ha'aretz) May 09, 2008
Nothing smacks more of a "clash of civilizations" than the classic Greek-Persian confrontation of antiquity. That's what they tell us, anyway....

New home for Greece's holy grail
(BBC) May 08, 2008
The Acropolis Museum is now just months away from entering service in Greece's struggle with its most implacable cultural adversary....

In art, a gateway to Greek soul
(Chicago Tribune) May 03, 2008
Garments, sacred icons of saints bring beauty and meaning of Orthodox faith to Hellenic Museum...

Composer Tokas laid to rest
May 01, 2008
Cyprus-born composer Marios Tokas, who died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 54, was buried at the Athens First Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of Cyprus President Demetris Christofias,...

Composer Tokas dies
Apr 27, 2008
Renowned Greek Cypriot music composer Marios Tokas passed away at dawn on Easter Sunday after a battle with cancer for about nine months. Marios Tokas was born in Limassol, Cyprus....

Active volcanic crater makes for a hot filming location
(eKathimerini) Apr 24, 2008
A group of journalists joins director Eleni Alexandraki and the cast...

Through the lens in Salonika
(eKathimerini) Apr 23, 2008
The PhotoBiennale, which opened recently in the northern city, is a varied, international event...

Oh, you mean that Homer!
(eKathimerini) Apr 22, 2008
Current exhibition at the Basel Museum of Antiquities highlights Troy’s influence on the arts...

A live set with a difference
(eKathimerini) Apr 22, 2008
Noted composer Nikos Xydakis, who rarely performs, comes out of hiding for weekly shows at Gazarte...

Eliopoulos' personal film digs deep
(Asbury Park Press, NJ) Apr 20, 2008
"GREETINGS FROM Asbury Park," which will have its premiere May 31 at the New Jersey International Film Festival at Rutgers University, is both a personal and a national story, said its filmmaker, Christina Eliopoulos of Eatontown....

Experts discern a bubble in the Greek art market
(eKathimerini) Apr 19, 2008
When Christie’s began auctioning Greek art about 15 years ago, very few could have imagined the rapid growth in the specific market....

Last Parthenon marbles threatened by pollution: archaeologist
(AFP) Apr 13, 2008
A senior Greek archaeologist warned this week that the last original sculptures still adorning the Parthenon, Athens' iconic ancient temple, face a major pollution threat and must be removed to a museum....

Growing Up as a Greek American at the Immigrant Heritage Week
Apr 12, 2008
Immigrant Heritage Week is a city-wide celebration that honors the experiences and contributions of immigrants in New York City....

‘Images of Crete’ in U.S.
Apr 11, 2008
Greece's Deputy Agricultural and Foods Minister Costas Kiltidis inaugurated in Washington on Thursday the painting exhibition "Images of Crete", within the framework of the 17th International Exhibition of Foods and Beverages, Expo 2008....

Greek Pianist To Meet Turkish Audience
(Turkish Press) Apr 11, 2008
Greek classical pianist Dimitris Sgouros will give a concert in Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday....