Greek poetry

George Seferis: A Luminary of Modern Greek Poetry

George Seferis (Γιώργος Σεφέρης), born in 1900 in Vourla, near Smyrna, is celebrated as one of the most significant Greek…

4 months ago

Axion Esti: An Evening of Greek Soul

ChatGPT The Melbourne Recital Centre buzzed with anticipation as the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) hosted the long-awaited concert, "Axion…

8 months ago

Beyond the Anthem: Discovering the Poetic Power of Dionysios Solomos

Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos

12 months ago

Award winning Greek island publishing company on a mission to discover and promote new literary voices

The Greek book publishing landscape is populated in its majority by small independent, often family run operations who are responsible…

3 years ago

GREECE: 7th Athens World Poetry Festival transforms Greek capital into a Large Poetic Canvas (VIDEO)

Organised by the Poet's Circle, the 7th Athens World Poetry Festival which runs till 30 September,  aims once again to…

3 years ago

On this day in 1798, the writer of the Greek Anthem is born

Dionysios Solomos is the national poet of Greece - not only because he wrote the Greek anthem, but also because…

4 years ago

Home of Greek poet Nikos Gatsos, set to be declared a monument

The house in Asea, Arcadia, where prominent 20th century Greek poet and translator Nikos Gatsos was born, will be declared…

4 years ago

On this day in 1994, Greek composer Manos Hatzidakis passes away

Manos Hatzidakis is known as one of Greece’s absolute legends in the music industry. He was a Greek composer and…

5 years ago

First Greek Library launches in London

The first Greek lending library of London has launched with great success and aims to meet the need of book-lovers…

6 years ago

National Geographic honours Greeks, who they say “changed the world” (VIDEO)

National Geographic has honored Greece by releasing a documentary series saying, “Greeks changed the world!”

6 years ago