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Linder | Delphi | May 21
Renowned British artist Linder Sterling arrives in Greece for a residency and performance curated by Athens-based art director Kika Kyriakakou. As part of the Polygreen Culture and Art Initiative (PCAI) artist residency program in Athens and Delphi, Linder will present a performance on May 21 at the former Pikionis pavilion in Delphi.
From TikTok to Edi Rama: European elections heat up in Greece
With European elections on the horizon, Greek political leaders are not only hitting the road to campaign across the country, but are also increasingly leaning into social media platforms in their search for voters. While New Democracy will likely maintain its dominant position in Greek politics, attention is turning to SYRIZA and PASOK, and their battle for second place.
An East-West Wind | Athens | May 31
Greece and Thailand mark 65 years of diplomatic ties on May 31 with a special performance at the Athens Concert Hall (85 Vasilisis Sofias). Led by Belgian conductor Michel Tilkin, the Athens State Orchestra will present a diverse program titled "An East-West Wind," including works by Georgios Lambelet, Eleftherios Veniadis and Narongrit Dhamabutra.
Elpida for Marina Satti's Eurovision yawns - 'When I saw it, I went crazy, I said she is like a little girl' she commented
The people watching at the time were not characterising Marina, but Greece, the singer commented
Monica Bellucci: Was seen at El. Venizelos Airport
The actress was in Greece the previous days, with her daughters and mother
Loreena McKennitt | Athens | June 26
Canadian singer and composer Loreena McKennitt's eagerly awaited return to Greece has music enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. Following her unforgettable 2019 concerts, McKennitt will grace the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Dionysiou Aeropagitou), as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival, with her captivating blend of world music and folk traditions.
Swiss song triumphs at Eurovision; Greece in 11th place
Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "The Code," an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer's journey toward embracing a nongender identity.
Greece marks 50th anniversary of Eurovision contest participation
The two Swedish presenters Petra Mede and Malin Akerman prepare for Saturday's final of the Eurovision song contest's 68th edition in Malmo. It will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Greek participation in 1974. Greece is participating with "Zari," performed by Marina Satti.
Satti dismisses claims that she sought to offend at Eurovision press conference
Greece's Eurovision Song Contest entry Marina Satti has denied that she sought to offend anyone at a press conference with other finalists after Thursday night's semifinal.
Eurovision 2024: When is the final and how to watch it?
The world's biggest live music event involving 37 nations, the Eurovision Song Contest, culminates in Sweden on Saturday.
Roughly 100,000 visitors from 89 countries have descended on host city Malmo during the week for the 68th edition of the competition, which has been marked by anti-Israel protests.
Who is in the final?
Female choir captivates at ancient stoa
The female vocal ensemble Chores performs under the direction of Greece's Eurovision entry, Marina Satti, at the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora of Athens on Wednesday. The ensemble presented choral arrangements of traditional Greek melodies, intertwined with new transcriptions of folk songs, written especially for Chores by contemporary composers.
Aria Fest | Athens | June 20
Get ready for the debut of Aria Fest, a groundbreaking K-pop extravaganza coming to Greece for the first time ever. Presented by global entertainment group Aria Group and Greece's MAD TV, this landmark event promises an unforgettable fusion of Asian and Korean pop culture, featuring top South Korean celebrities, special guest appearances and electrifying performances.
Greek-Thai diplomatic relations to be celebrated with music
Greece and Thailand will be celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations on May 31 with a performance of one Thai and two Greek classical compositions at the Athens Concert Hall.
Marina Satti ready to ‘rock the stage’ at Eurovision
It was just a few days after "Zari" was unveiled as the song that would represent Greece at the Eurovision song contest in Malmo, Sweden, on April 11, and we were at a house party in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Most of the guests were hanging out in the courtyard chatting when the birthday boy announced that "Zari" (Dice) was coming up next on the playlist.
A toothless watchdog, by design
Elections for the European Parliament are around the corner and all Greek political parties have published their lists of candidates. As many others already noted, the lists are dominated by TV personalities, actors, athletes and journalists.