Greek shipowners control more than one-fifth of the world’s entire fleet, and continue expanding: according to the data in the annual report of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) for 2021-2022, Greek shipowners control 5.514 vessels, or 21% of the global fleet in deadweight ton (dwt) terms. The total capacity of the Greek-owned fleet has actually grown […]| Greek News Agenda
Greek Shipping is not just a remarkable economic activity, making Greece nowadays the world’s largest shipowing nation, but it is rather an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage. The geographical position of the country -located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa- counting thousands of islands and islets as well as thousands of […]| Greek News Agenda
📚📚Where does poetry meet #psychology? Where do personal micro-stories meet the collective #History of the world?| Greek News Agenda
📚📚Where does poetry meet #psychology? Where do personal micro-stories meet the collective #History of the world?| Greek News Agenda
Natalie Katsou is a theatre and performance lecturer, a director and a writer. Natalie studied Law (BA) and Theatre Studies (BA) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and she completed her acting training at Delos-Hatoupi Acting School. She had her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Directing at East 15 Acting School (Alexis Minotis Scholarship by MIET) and her PhD in Philosophy and Theory of Theatre and Drama at the aforementioned University of Athens. © Yiannis Katsaris S...| Greek News Agenda
Euripides Papadopetrakis is a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of art and science through engraving, sculpture and installation. Since 2013, he has been developing the Periodic Table, a hybrid atlas of over 150 engravings that classifies recurring forms and archetypal motifs found in nature and human culture. Inspired by Mendeleev’s periodic table of elements, the project explores hidden affinities and conceptual references, inviting viewers to engage with both the famili...| Greek News Agenda
Dr. George (Yiorgos) Samoilis, originally from Greece, is a psychologist and university lecturer based in London. His literary career began with the publication of his debut novel by IntoBooks (Athens) in 2011. In 2018, he followed with a collection of psychotherapeutic short stories published by Odos Panos (Athens). His first poetry collection The Place Without Darkness was released in 2020, and his prose has been featured in the literary magazine Odos Panos. In 2021, he received the Finalis...| Greek News Agenda
Ten new projects across eight Cycladic islands—Andros, Donousa, Koufonisi, Mykonos, Santorini, Serifos, Syros, and Tinos—including two inter-island initiatives, are part of the third funding phase of the Cycladic Identity Initiative. This phase expands support to local organizations and communities throughout the Cyclades. Launched in 2023 by the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Cycladic Identity Initiative aims to preserve, restore, and promote the unique cultural and natural heritage of the ...| Greek News Agenda
Takis Mavrotas is a distinguished Greek art critic, curator and writer whose career has been devoted to illuminating the dialogue between artists and audiences. Currently the Director of the Visual Arts Program at the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation, he has curated countless exhibitions in Greece and abroad. His thoughtful approach has earned him recognition from prestigious institutions such as the Academy of Athens. Beyond his curatorial work, Takis Mavrotas is known for his profound respec...| Greek News Agenda
The Municipal Theater of Piraeus, a landmark of the city of Piraeus, celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. With a long and remarkable history linked to that of Piraeus, the Theater, which opened its doors on April 19, 1895, reflects the economic, social, and political life of Greece's leading port. The decision to build the theater was taken in 1883, at a time when Piraeus was in its economic, industrial and cultural heyday. The presence of eminent figures from the worlds of literature ...| Greek News Agenda
The Nautical Logbook – Sailing Through the Timeline by Dimitris Balopoulos constitutes an introduction to key naval events that have marked the course of Greek history, a maritime journey through space and time. Published by the Hellenic Institute of Naval History, the book stands as a detailed record of themes from our Naval History, created with the intent to inform, to shed light on lesser-known aspects, and to inspire further research. The book’s entries, organized by month, day...| Greek News Agenda
Leda Contogiannopoulou’s paintings draw viewers into intimate interiors, capturing the warmth, mystery and gentle melancholy of nightfall. Through her subtle interplay of artificial and natural light, everyday spaces are transformed into stages of memory and imagination where the ordinary turns lyrical and the unseen quietly emerges. Following her acclaimed exhibition The House of Memory (Benaki Museum, 2021), her new series Nights unfolds across four thematic groups: figures, urban landsca...| Greek News Agenda
The digital application "Paths of Culture in Sikinos" and the project "Recording and Highlighting the Flora of Sikinos" are two new initiatives implemented in 2025 with funding from the Cycladic Identity Initiative of the Museum of Cycladic Art. Cycladic Identity aims at protecting the cultural and natural heritage of the Cyclades, as well as preserving, restoring, and showcasing their unique identity. With Culture, Biodiversity, and Intangible Cultural Heritage as its core priorities, the in...| Greek News Agenda
The multidimensional value of tomato The Greek agricultural sector has always been the cornerstone of the national economy.Tomato is not merely an integral element of the Mediterranean diet– it is a key driver of the Greek economy in general and of the economy of specific regions such as Central Macedonia, Thessaly and Peloponnese. Its cultivation […]| Greek News Agenda
The Methana Peninsula, attached to Northeastern Peloponnese by an isthmus in the Saronic Gulf, features two steep volcanic slopes and is a volcano that emerged from the sea 3-6 million years ago. Visitor can explore a stunning volcanic landscape with dense vegetation, coastal villages, and diverse flora and fauna. The establishment of the spa complex in […]| Greek News Agenda
Yiannis Bouteas’s exhibition, “Stratifications – Transformations,” is currently running at the Archaeological Museum of the Saronic island of Poros. The exhibition is co-organized by CITRONNE Gallery in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Piraeus and Islands. Art historian Dr. Tatiana Spinari-Pollali and archaeologist Dr. Maria Giannopoulou co-curate the exhibition. CITRONNE Gallery is also presenting […]| Greek News Agenda
Athens is the capital of Greece and the site of an ancient city-state that defined the classical age, leaving behind a heritage still visible today in monuments such as the Acropolis. In his book, Athens: City of Wisdom, journalist and author Bruce Clark presents an exhaustive overview of the city’s distant and recent past, including […]| Greek News Agenda
For its 10th anniversary, “Beyond Borders” Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival celebrates with a special edition dedicated to Greece and its creative powers. This year’s festival, which will take place on August 24-30, on the history of Greek documentaries, and their efforts to record reality, comment on it and reshape it in the most imaginative and […]| Greek News Agenda
Nestled in the heart of Mykonos, in the historic area of Tria Pigadia, the Aegean Maritime Museum, is a cultural institution dedicated to safeguarding and celebrating Greece’s profound connection to the sea. Established in 1983 and opening its doors to the public in 1985, the Aegean Maritime Museum is a private non-profit institution focused on […]| Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda4 days agoExplore the Portal of Digital Collections of Mobile Monuments by the Ministry of Culture! Access 710,000+ artifacts—from ancient treasures to modern cultural testimonies. Discover their stories, origins, & more via the National Archive of Monuments| Greek News Agenda
The 13th Thessalian Poetry Festival opens its gates from 25 to 29 August 2025, with a multi-dimensional programme that includes poetry readings by more than 70 Greek and international poets, live music, book presentations, a visual art exhibition curated by Antigoni Kapsali, and multimedia poetry performances. Organized by the publishing house Thraka and the Department […]| Greek News Agenda
Τhe Greek summer, with its warm sunsets, azure seas, and picturesque islands, holds a unique place in the cinematic lexicon. It has serves as a narrative canvas for many directors, Greek as well as international, from the lush colors of Hydra in 1957 Sophia Loren vehicle “Boy on a Dolphin” –the first Hollywood film shot […]| Greek News Agenda
Although it has formed an essential part of Greek diet for very long, it was only recently that strained yogurt found its way to Western Europe and the other side of the Atlantic; about a decade ago, a Greek-yogurt craze indeed took over American consumers, who discovered dozens of ways to enjoy this rich and […]| Greek News Agenda
Greece’s diverse geography and Mediterranean climate have played an important role in the development of its rich culinary tradition. Many of its products have acquired PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) or PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status – some of these have been traditionally associated with Greece for a long time, will others may surprise you! […]| Greek News Agenda
Greece has an abundance of products that have a naturally sweet taste; thanks to their great variety, Greek cuisine features a number of desserts using ingredients such as fresh and dried fruit, honey, nuts and dairy. Arguably the most typical homestyle Greek dessert is what we call a “spoon sweet”: a preserve made from almost […]| Greek News Agenda
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially inscribed six Minoan Palatial Centres on Crete into its prestigious World Heritage List. This significant recognition, announced during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, marks an important achievement for Greece and acknowledges the profound global importance of these ancient centers. The newly recognized […]| Greek News Agenda
What does it mean to share the planet with animals today? Are they just background characters in our human-centered story or do they deserve space, respect and justice in their own right? These are the provocative questions at the heart of the EMST’s latest exhibition Why Look at Animals? Justice for Non-Human Life. Curated by Katerina […]| Greek News Agenda
Lina Rokou was born in Athens, but grew up in Corfu. She studied at the Department of Communication, Media and Culture of Panteion University. She works as a journalist. Her novel End of Hunger (Ikaros, 2018) was included in the four novels selected by Pen Greece as part of Pen International’s Know Her Words project. […]| Greek News Agenda
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The National Gallery of Greece presents the exhibition Freedom at its Nafplio branch, dedicated to the work of acclaimed painter Maria Filopoulou. The exhibition reflects the artist’s enduring drive to create Mediterranean scenes and intimate natural settings, celebrating the harmony of nature, immersed in light and rhythm. After studying under Leonardo Cremonini at the École […]| Greek News Agenda
One of the most emblematic lyric voices of post-war poetry, Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke was born in Athens in 1939. She completed university studies in Athens (Greece), Nice (France) and Geneva (Switzerland). She holds a degree from the School of Translators and Interpreters (English, French, Russian). Her first published work, in 1956, appeared in the literary magazine […]| Greek News Agenda
Considered to be the most important holiday on the Greek calendar and one of the richest in folklore, the celebration of Orthodox Easter is extraordinary throughout Greece. While there are many local customs associated with Easter, there are several observed by all, which herald the rebirth of nature and spirit, and constitute a vibrant aspect of […]| Greek News Agenda
Greece in Numbers is a hub for publicly available data on Greece’s economy and society, aiming to facilitate access to statistics that can inform public debate, policy-making and research οn Greece. The hub, which was launched on February 25, 2025 collects up-to-date data from official and other sources – such as the Hellenic Statistical Authority […]| Greek News Agenda
Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and second highest in the Balkans. Primarily famous as the residence of the twelve gods of Greek mythology, it is a National Park of great importance for the country’s biodiversity, a popular destination for hikers and climbers, and an important landmark for the area’s identity and history. Olympus […]| Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda8 hours agoThe Contemporary Art Museum of Crete Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης Κρήτης presents the exhibition “What you wear is what you are”, a compelling exploration of how fashion intersects with art and politics, identity and culture, personal and social expression. | Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda1 day agoThe Contemporary Art Museum of Crete Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης Κρήτης presents the exhibition “What you wear is what you are”, a compelling exploration of how fashion intersects with art and politics, identity and culture, personal and social expression. | Greek News Agenda
Aggelos Moutafidis was born in Thessaloniki in 1990. He studied Psychology and Comparative Literature at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has been working as a translator and book editor since 2018. Among your latest translation ventures is “Les impatientes” by Djaili – Amadou Amal (Thines, 2024) (Prix Goncourt des lycéens 2020). Tell us a […]| Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda4 hours agoThe Contemporary Art Museum of Crete Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης Κρήτης presents the exhibition “What you wear is what you are”, a compelling exploration of how fashion intersects with art and politics, identity and culture, personal and social expression. | Greek News Agenda
Kalliopi Asargiotaki, has established herself as one of the leading painters in contemporary Greek art. Her evocative, emotionally charged art, blends figurative, symbolic and metaphysical elements conveying a sense of rebirth and illumination. Her art focuses on the intimacy of human experiences and existential exploration. Her style has evolved from fluid expressionism to the meticulous […]| Greek News Agenda
