Culture

During his postgraduate studies in chemistry in the United States, in 1952, he was awarded the first music prize at the University of Minnesota as a young pianist.

We all knew Freddie could rock, but we didn't know he could groove!

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis bid farewell to the composer in his own post on X,  writing, "A leading composer, remarkable scientist, and kind soul has left us."

The exhibition will run until October 12 during regular store hours. Visitors can access the arcade via the nearby Panepistimio or Omonοia metro stations.

While most cinephiles are flocking to the Athens International Film Festival’s 30th edition, this week sees a limited number of new releases

"There were an awful lot of people who thought Pink Floyd was the name of the lead singer and that was Pink himself and the band," David Gilmour recounted

Athens Art Book Fair returns for its 5th edition at Stoa Tristrato this weekend, October 4-6, showcasing artist publications, performances, and talks with 150 participants from Greece and beyond

Medieval times come to life on the eponymous island of Rhodes over the weekend with events and happenings for young and old

'I'd Love to Change the World' was the band's highest charting single, and their only song to enter the US Top 40

'Witchy Woman' was the second single from the Eagles' self-titled debut studio album and it reached No. 9 on the Billboard pop singles chart

Remaining true to its annual tradition, the Athens International Film Festival showcases the finest independent cinema with nationwide premieres, Oscar contenders, tributes to Japanese and British cinema, workshops, midnight screenings, and much more

A potent force, the Greek diaspora can only remain meaningful for Greece through action

A highlight of this celebration is the exchange of two symbolic artworks, including the presentation of these masterpieces as gifts between the Indonesian and Greek people.

Right before the Athens International Film Festival kicks off, this week's fresh cinema releases feature two Africa-set films, a gripping true crime thriller, a poignant prison drama, a re-released Goya-winning classic and a Greek documentary

The renowned Greek singer Marinella has told her daughter, "It’s not my time yet," as she continues to fight after suffering a severe stroke while performing on stage at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Wednesday evening

Marinella was performing at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, under the Acropolis, in front of thousands when she collapsed on stage. She is clinically stable, but remains in critical condition in the ICU, according to her doctors.

Celebrated annually in over 40 countries, European Heritage Days aims to unite citizens through a shared cultural heritage, offering free entry and special events at state archaeological sites and monuments this weekend

The latest repatriation of illicitly acquired and exported ancient artifacts involves three objects returned to Greek state ownership in Atlanta, Georgia. The artifacts were turned over to Greece’s consulate in the southeastern US metropolis. Specifically, one of the three artifacts is part of a marble tombstone dated to the 4th century BC. A representation on […]

The discovery of the female statue comes three years after two other statues were unearthed in the same location believed to be the temple of the ancient Greek goddess Demeter

Tripodon Street holds the Guinness Book of World Records for keeping its name from the time of its creation, some 25 centuries ago