The Revolution of 3 September 1843 marked the end of absolute monarchy in Greece. The successful uprising, led by the Greek Army with the support of a large part of the Greek people, resulted in the granting of a constitution and the adoption of universal suffrage. Among the main leaders of the revolt was cavalry colonel Dimitrios Kallergis. Background – The first years of the Modern Greek State The Greek War of Independence was declared in 1821, following almost four centuries of Ottoman o...| Greek News Agenda
Wandering through the streets of Athens, one is easily captivated by the marble of the Acropolis and the enchanting view of the ancient city. Yet, if one looks a little closer, they will see that Greek culture is not only found in museums, but also in the people who bring this narrative to life. Exiting the Monastiraki station in the heart of Athens, on the left, lies a small alley; Adriannou street– the most famous and well-known flea market of the city. Flea markets can be found in almost...| Greek News Agenda
Yagos Platis was born in 1993. He studied Sociology at Panteion University and had a Master’s Degree in Media and Communications (City University of London). He is working as an editor and a communication specialist. He is also a musician and a dj. He lives in Athens. Your latest writing venture Xάνονταςχρόνο[Losing Time] was recently published by Enastron. Could you tell us a few things about the book and its title? I have to admit that there is no greater motivation than the u...| 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
13th Thessalian Poetry Festival: Hope (25-29 August 2025)| Greek News Agenda
The island of Hydra has been one of the most important cultural centers since the 1950s, attracting renowned figures from the worlds of art and literature, both from Greece and abroad. This legacy has established Hydra as a vibrant hub of artistic creation. Currently, three notable exhibitions offer visitors the opportunity to engage with a wide range of artistic expressions: “Tamata, Sincere Hope”, an exhibition of religious votive offerings from the collection of Lola Daifa; “Nike of ...| Greek News Agenda
While Greece is widely known for its islands and stunning beaches as a top summer destination, it's worth highlighting that the country is actually dominated by mountains, which cover over two-thirds of its territory. To tap into this often-overlooked aspect, Greece has developed a comprehensive strategy focused on mountain tourism, aiming to extend the tourist season, boost competitiveness, and upgrade the quality of tourism infrastructure. As part of this effort, the Ministry of Tourism has...| Greek News Agenda
Athens: A City in Perspective is a new collectible photo album that captures the vibrant, evolving nature of Athens beyond its historic landmarks. Created by the Municipality of Athens in collaboration with Naftemporiki and Militos Publications, this English-language edition features 120 pages of photographs and captions showcasing both iconic sites and everyday scenes from neighborhoods, parks, street art and festivals. As the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, pointed out in his openin...| 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
About 100 years ago, Greek photographer Elli Souyioultzoglou-Seraidari (1899-1998), –better known by her professional name of Nelly's, visited Santorini (Thira) and captured the island’s daily life and landscapes through her camera lens. Her black-and-white photographs reveal the uniqueness of the Aegean landscape, skillfully playing with light, shadow and the geometry of volumes. From approximately 200 glass negatives that Nelly’s captured during her regular summer visits to the island...| 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
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 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
Greece achieves the fastest growth in Europe in the five-year period 2019-2023 According to the statement issued by the Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance, over the past five years, the Greek economy has made significant progress, achieving top positions in a range of key economic indicators that reflect the noticeable improvement in people’s […]| Greek News Agenda
Almost everyone is nowadays familiar with the notion of recycling. However, not everybody is acquainted with the idea of Circular Economy (CE). While recycling has to do with the recovery and reprocessing of waste materials such as glass, paper, plastic and aluminum for use in new products, Circular Economy is rather a system, where materials […]| Greek News Agenda
Greek National Opera’s educational program Co-OPERAtive, the first intercultural youth opera hub in Europe, will complete its fifth year by presenting a new music theatre performance titled (Another) Winter Journey. The performance will feature a mixed group of Athenian teenagers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors who were involved in the educational program, alongside the GNO Intercultural […]| 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
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
