Clarinet master Petroloukas Halkias dies at 90
Celebrated Greek clarinetist Petroloukas Halkias, a towering figure in traditional music from the Epirus region and a key ambassador of its sound both in Greece and abroad, has died at the age of 90.
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June 3, 2025 Possible deal on Parthenon Sculptures
Talks between Greek officials and the management of London’s British Museum for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures appropriated more than two centuries ago are at an advanced stage, but the devil may prove to be in the details.
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May 26, 2025 Alkistis Protopsalti: A Timeless Voice
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Alkistis Protopsalti is one of the most important and timeless performers of the Greek music scene. Born in 1954 in Alexandria, Egypt, to Greek parents, she brought her passion for music to Athens at a young age, where she was raised. With a career spanning over four decades, […]
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May 20, 2025 Austria’s JJ wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Austria’s JJ has won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with the song Wasted Love, securing Austria’s first Eurovision Song Contest win since 2014.
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May 17, 2025 The Adults Paintings Exhibition At ARTEMIS Cultural Center
A vibrant celebration of creativity unfolded at the ARTEMIS Cultural Center with the opening of The Adults Paintings Exhibition, curated by art teacher Betty Karoussi. The exhibition showcased the talent and artistic growth of adult students under her guidance, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. The Mayor of Amaroussion, Theodoros Abatzoglou, sent a heartfelt speech message praising […]
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May 17, 2025 Herod Atticus Theater to close for 3 years for restoration
The Herod Atticus Theater in Athens will close for at least three years for essential maintenance and restoration work, Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has said.
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May 15, 2025 New quality wine label launched in Belgium
The Belgian wine sector is joining forces to launch BelBul: the first official quality label for sparkling wines produced on Belgian soil.
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May 1, 2025 Meta warns of ‘worse’ experience for European users
Meta warned on Wednesday that European users could face a “materially worse” experience following a key regulatory decision by the European Commission. Meta recently introduced a “consent or pay” model which leaves users to choose between paying for a monthly subscription or letting Meta combine data it has collected on Facebook and Instagram. Last week, […]
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April 18, 2025 Chara Tsioli Creates Her Way Of Comedy
Interview by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Chara Tsioli, born in 1979 in Karditsa, is a Greek actress, comedian and content creator known for her political satire and stand-up comedy work. She studied acting and began her career in 2006, participating in theatrical performances and TV series. At the same time, she developed […]
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April 8, 2025 The Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF)
Established in 2000 in the backyard of the entertainment capital of the world, the Beverly Hills Film Festival® is considered among the most exclusive and influential film festivals globally. Through linking the groundbreaking talent of emerging filmmakers and exposing the community to the latest innovations in the cinema field, the Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) […]
