In Greek Orthodox tradition, nearly every day of the year honours a saint or martyr. When someone is named after that saint, their “name day” is celebrated with the same joy as a birthday, often bringing together family, friends, and community in a cherished cultural tradition.
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![Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas (Greek: Αναστάσιος "Σάκης" Ρουβάς, pronounced [ˈsacis ruˈvas]; born 5 January 1972), also known mononymously as Sakis](https://greekcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26_14-e1641344636328-740x560.webp)
Greek music legend Sakis Rouvas turns 54 today, January 5, 2026. From Olympic-level pole vaulter to Eurovision icon and current headliner at Athens’ Enastron alongside Natasa Theodoridou, celebrate the enduring career of one of Greece’s most beloved entertainers. Xronia Polla!
Iakovidis, born in Kavala, Greece, is a prominent figure in the Greek music scene, renowned for his powerful performances and impactful songwriting. His musical journey began in his early student years, where he mastered various instruments such as guitar, bouzouki, percussion, and piano
Iakovidis, born in Kavala, Greece, is a prominent figure in the Greek music scene, renowned for his powerful performances and impactful songwriting. His musical journey began in his early student years, where he mastered various instruments such as guitar, bouzouki, percussion, and piano
OnThisDay in 1995, Australian tennis player, Nick Kyrgios, was born in Canberra, Australia. Kyrgios has won the Australian Open doubles championship in 2022 with Thanasi Kokkinakis, he was a runner up for Wimbledon in 2022 and a winner for the Hopman Cup in 2016! Happy birthday!
One of the tennis stars, Nick Kyrgios, was born on the 27th of April 1995…
Xronia Polla to Nikos Vertis! The now 45-year-old singer released his latest single on July 2nd and the official music video has already reached almost 11 million views on YouTube. Watch it here.
Xronia Pollo to Greek American actor, musician, and heartthrob John Stamos, who was born on August 19, 1963, in California.
Despina Vandi is celebrating her birthday today, August 15, and her partner Vasilis Bisbikis could…
On May 21, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Konstantinos and…
Petros Iakovidis, a talented singer, songwriter and composer, was born on the 12th September 1988…
Xronia Polla to Nikos Vertis! The now 45-year-old singer released his latest single on July 2nd and the official music video has already reached almost 11 million views on YouTube. Watch it here.
On the 29th of June, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the feast day of Agios…
Popular Greek singer Paola Foka was born on the 25th June 1982 and turns 39…
On May 21, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Konstantinos and…
One of tennis’ brightest rising stars, Nick Kyrgios, was born on the 27th of April…
Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force who’s only at the beginning of his journey. From…
Xronia Polla to Nikos Vertis who turns 44 years old today! The Greek-Dutch singer was…
Greek American actor, musician, and heartthrob John Stamos was born on August 19, 1963, in…
Former Greek professional footballer who gave his heart for the Greek national team and was a…
Superstar basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo also known as the “Greek Freak” was born December 6,…
Petros Iakovidis, a talented singer, songwriter and composer, was born on the 12th September 1988…
