A video titled ‘1981-2021: The History of Greece in the years of Europe – #40GreeceEU”, was posted on Twitter by the European Commission Office in Athens on May 7th, with the caption “40 Years – We are Stronger”, and it includes several of the most important moments of Greece’s time within the EU.
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One of the greatest female figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri passed away on this day in 1994 at the age of 74. Here is her story.
The oldest restaurant in Greece is located in Plaka, Athens, and it is called “The Old Tavern of Psarras” (Η Παλιά Ταβέρνα του Ψαρά), which translates to “The Old Tavern of the Fisherman” remains one of the country’s most beloved restaurants over 100 years after it first opened its doors.
“It is moving that children educated in the British education system understand both Elgin’s indecency and the tolerance of the Turks, as well as the British obsession to illegally withhold parts of a monument of Greek culture,” says Greek ambassador, Ioannis Raptakis after numerous British school children sent letters to the Greek embassy supporting the retune of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is an acoustic and aesthetic marvel, and all the more wondrous considering that it was created almost 2,500 years ago.
One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, much-loved actress, singer and politician Melina Mercouri was born on this day on 31 October 1920 in Athens.
The 2020 San Francisco Greek Film Festival will feature virtual screenings and a drive-in event this year due…
On July 29, 1982 Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece, addressed the…
One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri has…
The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that marking 100 years since the birth of Melina Mercouri on…
Melina Mercouri, was a much-loved Greek actress, singer, and politician. Born on 31 October 1920…
Maria Amalia Mercouri, known professionally as Melina Mercouri, was a Greek actress, singer, and politician.…
Famous and much loved Greek actress Melina Mercouri was born on October 18th 1920 in…
On July 29, 1982 Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece, addressed the…
Maria Amalia Mercouri, known professionally as Melina Mercouri, was a Greek actress, singer and politician.…
Famous and much-loved Greek actress Melina Mercouri was born on October 18th 1920, in Athens,…
