Cambridge and Venice ….. more in common than you might think
By Martin Banks It makes for a good pub quiz question: name the English city that most resembles Venice.
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February 20, 2026 Benaki marks Exodus of Messolonghi anniversary
The city in the drawing is crouched low, almost like an extension of the lagoon. The unknown artist’s gaze sweeps over ruins that still bear witness to the ferocity of the siege. Huts on stilts and wooden posts mark the fishing zones. Most public squares and streets are dirt and mud, while the squat houses […]
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February 17, 2026 Byzantine scholar Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler dies
Greek historian Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, an emblematic figure of Greek and European intellectual life, has died at 99, leaving behind a vast scholarly legacy that reshaped the study of Byzantium and its place in European history.
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January 19, 2026 On a high note: Inside the Greek National Opera’s new era
Something remarkable has been happening to opera in Greece. Since 2017, when the Greek National Opera left its historic Olympia Theatre in downtown Athens and moved to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on the city’s waterfront, the company’s relationship with its audience has been transformed. Sold-out performances have become the norm; the quality and […]
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January 5, 2026 The big bang of the contemporary art scene
Anyone predicting in early 2000 that Athens would evolve into an important point on the international contemporary art map would almost certainly have received a skeptical look. Greece didn’t have a fully operational Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) at the turn of the century, nor a biennale, nor even a consistent presence of artists at […]
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December 26, 2025 Alexander the Great’s palace at Pella officially opens to visitors
The archaeological site of the Palace of Pella, the birthplace and childhood home of Alexander the Great, has officially opened to the public, marking a major milestone in the long-term effort to make one of ancient Macedonia’s most important monuments accessible and understandable to visitors. The palace complex, covering roughly 70 acres, occupies a prominent […]
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December 23, 2025 The Alchemist of Metal: Spyros Lemonias and the New Era of Greek Metal Art
By Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis In the Peloponnese, where sparks carve fleeting arcs of light inside the silence of a workshop, one creator is redefining what contemporary sculpture can be. Spyros Lemonias, Mechanical Engineer and founder of Crazy Metal Sculptures, takes a material known for its hardness and rigidity and reshapes it into art infused with […]
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December 4, 2025 Vicky Dalli Honored at the Artista Awards 2025 in Manila
A notable Greek presence was recorded at the Artista Awards 2025, held in Manila, Philippines, where Vicky Dalli received a distinguished recognition in one of the event’s key categories. The ceremony, which brought together prominent figures from the fields of art, media, and the global creative industry, highlighted emerging talents and individuals with strong artistic […]
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December 1, 2025 Greek Achievements Shine at the Artista Achievers – Awards 2025 Honors for Journalists Lena Kyropoulos and Dimitrios Kannavos – Third International Award for Actress Vicky Dalli* The Artista Achievers Awards 2025
Greek Achievements Shine at the Artista Achievers Awards 2025 Honors for Journalists Lena Kyropoulos and Dimitrios Kannavos – Third International Award for Actress Vicky Dalli* The Artista Achievers Awards 2025 concluded with a spectacular celebration of global talent, recognizing outstanding achievements across journalism, cinema and cultural creativity. This year’s ceremony highlighted a strong Greek presence, […]
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November 28, 2025 Finalists announced for top cultural award
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) has announced the names of five finalists for its €10,000 biennial Tajsa Roma Cultural Heritage Prize Award taking place on Saturday, at the historic Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, Romania.
