Greek Culture

Contemporary Greek culture and traditions are very rich and diverse, reflecting Greece’s location at the crossing point where the West meets the East and the country’s great and turbulent history.

British Museum Seeks Public Aid to Recover Stolen Artefacts Amidst Irony

The British Museum, previously accused of cultural appropriation, has now made a plea for assistance locating stolen artifacts, prompting some…

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September 27 Marks the assassination of Greece’s First Governor Kapodistrias

Ioannis Kapodistrias (February 10, 1776 - September 27, 1831) Born in Corfu and with roots in Cyprus, Kapodistrias was a…

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Floods reveal new parts of ancient Greek city in Libya

The devastating floods that swept through Libya earlier this month have revealed new structures at an ancient Greek city near Derna. The Libyan authorities who…

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Kostas Bakoyannis' Post about his Father, Pavlos

It has been 34 years since the day of the assassination of Pavlos Bakoyannis by the terrorist organization "17 November,"…

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Nagorno-Karabakh: French-Turkish confrontation in the Caucasus could provoke a split in NATO's southern flank

Azerbaijan announced on September 19 that it had launched an "anti-terrorist campaign" against the militarised groups of Nagorno-Karabakh – the…

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Asian Games: Host China set to take advantage, politically and diplomatically

The 19th Asian Games has brought a global spotlight on China due to the escalating geopolitical conflicts in Asia and…

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Queen Cleopatra’s sole surviving handwriting is a single Greek word

Queen Cleopatra has remained one of the most high-profile figures in history. Often remembered for her cunning and romantic love…

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33 years since the murder of Pavlos Bakoyannis

Also, on this day in 1989, Pavlos Bakogiannis, the Greek politician and magazine publisher, was gunned down and murdered outside…

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Stefanos Kasselakis: The Unexpected Rise of a Greek-American Leader in Syriza

At the age of 35, Stefanos Kasselakis, an openly gay Greek-American with a background as a former Goldman Sachs banker…

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The negative effects of the Ottoman Empire on education is still felt to this day in the Balkans

The Balkans is the least developed region of Europe, which is squarely due to the backwardness of the Ottomans. Education…

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Trikala: The city is getting a new museum!

Central Greece will soon have a new museum - the Timeless Museum of Trikala, which will be housed in the…

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Thessaloniki's iconic White Tower

The White Tower is without a doubt the ultimate landmark in Thessaloniki due to its vast historical significance and prominent…

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September 25, 1849: Nikitas "The Turk Eater" Stamatelopoulos passes away

From Messinia in the southwest of the Peloponnese, Nikitas Stamatelopoulos (1782 - September 25, 1849) was a Revolutionary, Patriot, a…

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Dr. Andreas Flouris Named in TIME 100 Next List for Contributions to Physiology, Environmental Health, and Sustainability

Dr. Andreas Flouris, an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Thessaly,…

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SARTANA: Donetsk's Greeks celebrate foundation of historic town with Pontian song and dance

On Saturday, the Greek village of Sartana (15km northeast of Mariupol) in Donetsk celebrated 243 years since the village's foundation…

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Feast Day of Panagia Myrtidiotissa

Every year on September 24, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the icon of Panagia Myrtidiotissa which was found on Kythera…

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Rare 2,000-Year-Old Makeup and Jewelry Unearthed in Ancient Greco Roman City

Archaeologists working at the ancient Roman city of Aizanoi in Turkey's Kütahya province have made an exciting discovery of rare…

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What’s in a Name? How 14 Greek Islands Got Theirs

The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the…

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September 23, Tripoli celebrates its liberation from the Turks

On September 23rd, 1821, the rebellious Greeks won a significant victory against the Turks, which led the way to the…

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World Premiere: Kapiniaris, Theodorakis, Nikolakopoulos, present "Life of Byron" at Greek Festival of Sydney

Legendary Greek Australian thespians Tony Nikolakopoulos and George Kapiniaris have collaborated on a heartfelt comedy play entitled “The Life of…

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