Stelios
Biopic on music legend Stelios Kazantzidis in the works
A biopic on the Greek music legend Stelios Kazantzidis (1931-2001) is currently being filmed in Athens, Piraeus and other locations in a Tanweer production directed by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos.
Making his cinematic debut in the title role is Christos Mastoras, frontman of the band Melisses.
Stelios Haji-Ioannou: The business “empire” of 1,000 easy brands and Greece
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s notable presence in entrepreneurship intersects with his philanthropic efforts, as highlighted in detailed reports from Monaco about the Greek Cypriot billionaire, who resides in the Principality.
Tenure | Athens | April 23 – May 25
The Roma Gallery (roma-gallery.com) pays tribute to the late artist Stelios Faitakis (1976-2023) with "Tenure," featuring works by seven of Faitakis' Greek contemporaries. Explore their shared artistic roots and interpretations of Byzantine influences. Admission is free.
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Obstacles on the road to ‘Freedom’
The government's plans to vaccinate at least 70 percent of the population against the coronavirus is seen as a grand objective, as the campaign's name "Freedom" would suggest, but the first obstacles on this road to the promised land have already begun to appear.
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Gov't moving towards opening primary schools
The government is moving towards the opening of primary schools if current epidemiological data continues on a downward trend, according its spokesman Stelios Petsas on Friday, who said the most probable date will be June 1. Kindergartens and nurseries may also open, he added.
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Greek prodigy pens 'Isolation Waltz' for a world in lockdown
Hunker down at home a bit longer is the message a Greek pianist has sent to a world in coronavirus lockdown with his latest composition, the "Isolation Waltz" - and he's just seven years old.
Stelios Kerasidis first performed in public at the age of three, and has played in New York's Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Kazantzidis Tribute | Salamina | August 25
A number of Greek artists will be coming together at the Evripideio Theater on the island of Salamina on Sunday, August 25, to celebrate the life and music of Stelios Kazantzidis, 18 years after his death. A leading singer of Greek laiko music, he collaborated with many of Greece's foremost composers, including Manolis Chiotis, Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis and Stavros Xarhakos.
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Tangled Garden | Athens | From October 22
The Apo Michanis Theater presents "Tangled Garden," a comedy drama on the odd friendship that grows between a cranky foul-mouthed workman recovering from surgery and his female carer, who is a Quaker, by Canadian playwright and actor Bruce Gooch.
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Patriarch holds seaside service for victims of Mati fire
Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios casts a bouquet of flowers into the sea from the Argyra Akti beach in eastern Attica Thursday, during a service for those who died in the nearby village of Mati in last July's wildfires. The service was attended by the mayors of Rafina and Marathon, Evangelos Bournous and Ilias Psinakis, as well as victims' relatives.
Four injured as hooligans attack venue of Greek soccer league draw
About 30 helmeted hooligans attacked the Athens restaurant where the draw for the Greek second division football league took place resulting in four injuries and damages to facilities, parked cars and media equipment.
One news photographer was taken to hospital with cuts and bruises late Monday while three others were treated by ambulance crews.