Alkistis Protopsalti

They were all there for Marianna Vardinoyannis: See photos from the emotional event one year after her passing

A musical performance of remembrance and tribute dedicated to the universal Greek figure, Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, whose life and invaluable humanitarian work touched the lives of thousands, generously offering Love, Hope, and Light, was held by the family of Vardis I. Vardinoyannis, in collaboration with the “Marianna V.

Protopsalti & Xarchakos | Athens | February 24-25

Two of Greece's most respected art-house music acts, vocalist Alkistis Protopsalti and singer-composer Stavros Xarchakos, return to the stage together after several sold-out shows in the summer and autumn in which they performed original work and popular covers. This time they will be playing at Gazarte on February 24 and 25, starting at 9.30 p.m. on Saturday and 8.30 p.m. on Sunday.

Protopsalti & Xarchakos | Thessaloniki | January 30 & February 1

Two of Greece's most respected art-house music acts, vocalist Alkistis Protopsalti and singer-composer Stavros Xarchakos, return to the stage together after several sold-out shows in the summer and autumn in which they performed original work and popular covers. This time they will be playing at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall on Tuesday, January 30, and Thursday, February 1, starting at 9 p.m.

Protopsalti & Xarchakos | Athens | January 27-28 & February 3-4

Two of Greece's most respected art-house music acts, vocalist Alkistis Protopsalti and singer-composer Stavros Xarchakos, return to the stage together after several sold-out shows in the summer and autumn in which they performed original work and popular covers. This time they will be playing at Gazarte on January 27-28 and February 3-4, starting at 9.30 p.m. on Saturday and 8.30 p.m.

Poll sees Tsipras in lead as Greece gears up for elections

Greece geared up for its fifth election in six years with a poll on Aug. 28 showing leftist leader Alexis Tsipras in the lead for re-election despite a wave of defections from his Syriza party.

"Today the great electoral battle begins. The Greek people will give a strong mandate for the present and the future," Tsipras said in a statement to Avgi, the Syriza daily.