Greek renowned author Sophia Nikolaidou’s novel, The Scapegoat (New York, 2015, Translated by Karen Emmerich) takes place during two key periods of recent Greek history: the Civil War in the late 1940s and the current financial crisis.
Recognizing the significance of urban basic services as a foundation for the overall social and economic development, the United Nations has designated 31st of October as World Cities Day. This year’s theme promotes togetherness and harmony, so…
An intact tomb dating to roughly 1500 BC belonging to an ancient warrior was uncovered near the Mycenaean-era Palace of Nestor in southeastern Peloponnese. According to a Culture Ministry press release, the tomb and its contents rank as one of the mo…
On October 28, 1940, Greece entered World War II against the Axis powers, by rejecting Italy’s ultimatum to surrender. Every year, customary parades and festivities take place across the country (October 26-28), celebrating Greece’s…
Deadpan Greek comedy "Chevalier", directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, is a "buddy movie without buddies" that won top prize at the recent British Film Institute’s London Film Festival Awards. Focusing on the way obsession can lead to chaos, the…
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