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Tzeni Karezi - A Unique Actress, a Bright Spirit

Tzeni Karezi was one of the most beloved and renowned actresses in Greece, known for her versatile acting talent, revolutionary…

12 January 2025

Nikos Xylouris: The "Archangel of Crete" Whose Music Resonated Deeply

Nikos Xylouris, Cretan nickname: Psaronikos, was a Greek singer, Cretan Lyra player and composer, who was and remains to this…

8 July 2024

Nikos Xylouris: The "Archangel of Crete" Whose Music Resonated Deeply

Nikos Xylouris, Cretan nickname: Psaronikos, was a Greek singer, Cretan Lyra player and composer, who was and remains to this…

9 February 2024

November 17, 1973: Athens Polytechnic uprising

November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of popular rejection of the Greek…

17 November 2023

November 17, 1973: Athens Polytechnic uprising

November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of popular rejection of the Greek…

17 November 2022

On this day in 1980, Nikos Xylouris passed away

Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers of Cretan music.   Born…

9 February 2022

November 17, 1973: Athens Polytechnic uprising

November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of popular rejection of the Greek…

17 November 2021

On this day in 1980, Nikos Xylouris passes away

Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers of Cretan music. Born on…

9 February 2021

November 17, 1973: Athens Polytechnic uprising

Athens Polytechnic uprising November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of popular rejection…

17 November 2020

On this day in 2012, Greek music legend Mitropanos passes away

Dimitris Mitropanos is one of Greece’s most legendary and loved musicians. He was born on April 2nd, 1948, in the city…

17 April 2020

Cyprus remembers black anniversary of 1974 coup that led to Turkish invasion

At 8:20am on Monday, sirens sounded all over Cyprus to mark 45 years since the military junta then ruling Greece,…

16 July 2019

On this day in 1980, Nikos Xylouris passed away

Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers of Cretan music. Born on…

9 February 2019

November 17, 1973, Uprising of the Polytechnic

November 17 commemorates the Athens Polytechnic Uprising in 1973, which was a massive demonstration of popular rejection of the Greek…

17 November 2018

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