A Tribute to Hypatia
Hypatia was a brilliant Greek mathematician, astronomer, and Neoplatonist philosopher who lived in...
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Stelios Faitakis (1976-2023) | A modern surrealist icon painter
During his short life and through his rich oeuvre, Faitakis broke new ground, combining contrasting narratives and traditions. Through his purely personal style, he has been recognized as one of Greece’s most important contemporary artists.
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Callas, La Divina
Maria Callas was arguably the quintessential soprano, lauded for her exceptional vocal range, dramatic versatility, and ability to convey deep emotions through her performances. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century, credited with reviving interest in bel canto opera and popularizing it to a wider audience – all of which rightfully earned her the characterization “La Divina (The Divine One)”.
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Hellenic Aid’s Development and Humanitarian Actions in 2025
The Directorate-General for Development and Humanitarian Aid (HELLENIC AID) is the official national body of the Greek government responsible for international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. As a Directorate-General of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is the nationa...
2025: A Landmark Year for Greece within UNESCO
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The Greek New Year’s tradition of the vasilopita - Greek News Agenda
Christmas Holidays are a time for family and friends to gather around a festive table set with sweet and savoury delicacies; in Greece, this will usually include some type of white or red meat, potatoes, salads and, for dessert, melomakarona (syrup-soaked cookies) and kourabiedes (sugar-coated short...