Warm reception for Eurovision contestant Akylas
Akylas, the singer who represented Greece at the 70th Eurovision contest Saturday, ending in 10th place, received an ovation at Athens airport from bystanders upon arrival Sunday afternoon.
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May 16, 2026 Eurovision final takes the stage amid Gaza boycott
The Eurovision Song Contest’s final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, with the organizers hoping the annual show of glitz and Europop will be a success despite five countries’ withdrawal over Israel taking part.
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May 2, 2026 CPMR islands call for an EU strategy tailored to their realities
By Martin Banks Europe’s islands have sent a clear message: “there is no European future without us.”
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May 2, 2026 Ancient echoes, new voices at Epidaurus
The Athens Epidaurus Festival has announced an expanded program under new artistic director Michail Marmarinos, whose three-year tenure aims to balance ancient drama with experimental forms, international collaboration and broader public access.
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April 25, 2026 Takis Giannetos Is A Dynamic Force In Contemporary Fashion
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Takis Giannetos and Giannetos House stand as a dynamic force in contemporary fashion, blending bold creativity with refined craftsmanship. Known for the distinctive aesthetic, he brings together modern silhouettes and timeless elegance, creating pieces that resonate with confidence and individuality. His work reflects a deep understanding of form, […]
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April 17, 2026 Full Circle presents STYX Agency at the Athens Conservatoire
Full Circle returned to the iconic Athens Conservatoire on Saturday, April 4, presenting STYX Agency, a modern agency for artist management and representation. The Full Circle team is behind some of Athens’ most successful electronic music events in recent years, including &ME / Adam Port (Keinemusik) at Army Park, Solomun at Universe, Avangart Tabldot at […]
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April 15, 2026 Wraps set to come off UK’s latest cultural attraction
By Martin Banks London’s V&A East Museum opens its doors for the first time this Saturday (18 April) as part of East Bank, the new cultural quarter in the showpiece Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
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April 10, 2026 Orthodox Easter traditions
Easter is the greatest holiday in the Orthodox Church. Greek Easter doesn’t usually fall on the same day as everyone else’s as the Orthodox Christian Church calculates a bit differently to other Christian denominations – it uses the Julian calendar, not the Gregorian. This year, Western and Orthodox Easter are a week apart.
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March 29, 2026 Legendary Greek singer Marinella dies at 87
Marinella, one of Greece’s most iconic voices with a career spanning decades, died on Saturday at the age of 87.
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March 9, 2026 Greek actress Vicky Dalli was among the guests attending the Hollywood premiere of the science-fiction adventure film Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles — Greek actress Vicky Dalli was among the guests attending the Hollywood premiere of the science-fiction adventure film Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, which took place on March 8, 2026, at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. The red-carpet event brought together actors, filmmakers, producers, and members of the […]
