Internationally acclaimed and widely translated Greek author Vassilis Vassilikos, a former MP and Ambassador of Greece to UNESCO, passed away at the age of 89 it was announced on Thursday. Vassilikos was one of Greece’s most prolific writers, who published more than 100 works of literature, including novels, plays and poetry and his works were … The post Vassilis Vassilikos: Internationally acclaimed Greek author passes away appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

Oscar-winning British actress Tilda Swinton and fashion curator Olivier Saillard will for the first time present the results of one of their collaborations at the Onassis Foundation’s Stegi in Athens. Τhe ritualistic performance titled “Embodying Pasolini” features the costumes and props used in the films of the unforgettable director, Pier Paolo Pasolini, who was brutally … The post Tilda Swinton in Athens performance “Embodying Pasolini” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

The risks of theft of  small “souvenirs” from the scattered stones and marble pieces at the Holy Rock of the Acropolis of Athens are great as there are visitors who often try to take with them a small piece, even though this is exprecessely prohibited. Cameras is the solution. There may have been controversy over … The post Cameras on the Acropolis to prevent theft of “small souvenirs” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

Actor Spyros Fokas died at the age of 86 on Friday. He was one of the few Greek actors to have an international career and played in many notable foreign films, such as “Rocco and his Brothers” or the Hollywood blockbusters “The Jewel of the Nile”(1985) and “Rambo III” (1988), among others. Fokas, was born … The post Spyros Fokas: The actor who bewitched international audience dies at 86 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

Police on the island of Crete has arrested five people for attempting to sell a forged paining for 12 million euros. The five are facing charges for selling bogus art works attributed to famous artist like Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and others. Τhe bogus art works painted were sold to private persons, … The post Police dismantles gang for selling forged art works for millions of euros appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

The Marcia Callas Museum was inaugurated in Athens on Wednesday, just a few weeks before the 100th birthday of the great Greek soprano. The idea of the museum was conceived 24 years ago. The collection was brought together through through auction purchases, donations from private collections and negotiations for display rights with recording companies. Below … The post Maria Callas Museum inaugurated in Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

Giorgos Grammatikakis, renowned Greek physicist, writer and former member of the European Parliament, passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday morning. He was briefly hospitalized and receiving medical care in the intensive care unit of the University General Hospital of Iraklio in Crete due to respiratory failure. Grammatikakis earned his PhD in experimental … The post Renowned physicist and author Giorgos Grammatikakis passes away at 84 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

Marina Satti will represent Greece at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in the Swedish city of Malmö in May 2024, state broadcaster ERT announced on Tuesday. The music of the 36-year-old artist is mostly characterized by combining traditional Greek, Arab, Balkan and Anatolian sounds with urban elements, rhythm, and production. It … The post Marina Satti to represent Greece at Eurovision 2024 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

Shocking incident in the Acropolis Museum in Athens: A visitor defecated behind the Athena Niki relief on the first floor of the museum during visiting hours. The incident took place on Sunday morning, October 22 , and thus a time when the Acropolis Museum is considered as a model museum and expects to host and … The post Shocking incident in the Acropolis Museum UPDATE appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more

The 3rd Wine and Art Festival is taking place at the exhibition space of the Athens School of Fine Arts in Athens  October 21-22, 2023. The Festival offers visitors and professionals over 500 wine labels, arts exhibition and various activities with music, Video: Wine: More than 80 boutique wineries from all over Greece, some of … The post 3rd Wine and Art Festival in Athens, Oct 21-22 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece ..read more