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Greek Cinema at University of Oxford

The Department for Continuing Education of the University of Oxford introduces a new course on Contemporary Greek Cinema, Culture and Society, beginning in January 17 through March 20 2012.

The Greeks of Danforth: A Journey into Canada’s Hellenism

A recently released book titled The Greeks of Danforth, the Greek Town written by author Xeni Muhimoglou takes us on a journey into the heart of Hellenism in Canada.

Ioannina Archaeological Museum Nominated for EMYA

The Archaeological Museum of Ioannina has been nominated for the 2012 European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA), which was established in 1977 under the auspices of the European Museum Forum.

Off the Beaten Track…

Islands off the beaten track is the name of a series of archaeological exhibitions being organised by and held at the Museum of Cycladic Art, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

"Las Incantadas" Return to Thessaloniki

The "Enchanted," the legendary Caryatids of Thessaloniki, return to celebrate the centenary anniversary of the city’s accession to the Greek state, in 2012.

Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum

Chicago’s Greektown got a major addition when the National Hellenic Museum opened its doors to the public on December 10.

Greek-Chinese Forum on Greek Studies

The Embassy of Greece in Beijing and the Centre for Hellenic Studies of Peking University have recently organised a two-day forum on Hellenic Studies in China: The past, the present and the future.

Rare documents at Munich Exhibition

Rare documents from the history of Greece, such as the Constitution of 1844, an original letter from the Society of Friends (Filiki Etairia), from 1819, as well as a 10th century Gospel, were presented among others in Munich.

Greek Fashion in Tel Aviv

A business delegation by the Hellenic Fashion Industry Association (SEPEE) visited Israel on December 6 to 7.

Princeton Establishes Center for Hellenic Studies

Princeton University has recently established the Stanley J. Seeger '52 Center for Hellenic Studies to consolidate and expand its research activities, international initiatives and scholarly exchanges.

Acropolis Museum & Innovation

I vote for Parthenon is a programme which allows archaeologists to reveal hidden aspects of the Parthenon frieze, thanks to a digital scanning of the stones Acropolis Museum Chairman Dimitris Pantermalis revealed on December 5.

New Museum of Contemporary Art

By October 2013, the National Museum of Contemporary Art will have been transferred to its new permanent premises after the reconstruction of the old Fix brewery.

NY Exhibition Inaugurated

The Onassis Public Benefit Foundation in New York is hosting an exhibition titled Transition to Christianity: Art of Late Antiquity, 3rd – 7th Century A.D.

Greece & USA Finalize Agreement on Antiquities Protection

Greece and the United States of America finalized the agreement to protect Greece’s cultural heritage, in a ceremony which took place in the Parthenon hall of the Acropolis Museum, overlooking the sacred hill of the Athens Acropolis.

Lectures on Modern Greece @ Michigan University

The University has introduced the "Window to Greece" institution, through which students and the broader public have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of contemporary Greece and Hellenism.

TedxAthens & the Art of Disruption

People out there who seek innovative ideas know that TED has been a pioneer in the field. A non profit organization, it started in 1984 with the aim of bringing together people from all walks of life devoted to "Ideas worth Spending."

Greek Film Festival in Boston

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in collaboration with the Costas and Mary Maliotis Charitable Foundation and the Consulate General of Greece in Boston present the Greek Film Festival from December 1 to 11.

Meganisi: The Neanderthals’ Favourite Island

Field excavations conducted by the University of Crete History and Archaeology Department in collaboration with the 36th Ephorate for Classical and Prehistoric Antiquities at Meganisi island found evidence that Neanderthals lived in that part of the Ionian Sea.

Greek Universities Linked to Shoah Foundation Archive

Two Greek Universities, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have partnered with Freie Universität Berlin.

Andronikos had it right?

Experts from the University of Bristol refute a recent scientific claim that Vergina -the burial tomb of the Macedonian Royal family- contains the remains of King Arrhidaios III, half brother of Alexander the Great.

Greek Artists at Grand Palais Exhibition

A group of 20 Greek artists are presenting their works, for the second consecutive year, at the Salon des Artistes Independants at the Grand Palais des Beaux Arts, in Paris.

Murals in Central Athens

Street art, graffiti and murals influence the urban identity of modern cities, serving as important landmarks.

The Holy Mountain in the Spotlight

The Moscow State Historical Museum is hosting, until November 28, the exhibition Mount Athos: Images of a Holy Land.

The "Ides of March" on an Ancient Coin

An ancient Roman coin cut in Greece was sold at an auction in California for 6,250. The amount would not have been so high if it were not for a coin with the phrase "Ides of March" [Eid Mar] carved on one side .

Lost & Found: The Secrets of Archimedes

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore hosts the exhibition Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes from October 16 through January 1, 2012.

"Kali patrida" Greek Communities of Political Refugees in Eastern Europe

The Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarianism and Democracy is hosting until December 31, 2011, an exhibition titled Kali Patrida… Greek Communities of political refuges in Eastern Europe.

2011 Thessaloniki Int'l Film Festival Awards

The curtain came down on the 52nd Thessaloniki International Film Festival with the awards ceremony held at the Olympion Theatre on Saturday, November 12.

Will you be a part of the Future of Hellenism?

The Future of Hellenism is the topic of the 10th conference organized in Washington by the American Hellenic Institute, supported by the Onassis Foundation and the Behrakis Foundation, on November 18 and 19.

A Museum for the City of Athens

Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, as it has been continuously inhabited for at least 7,000 years (3,400 years of which have been historically documented).

Viticulture in Ancient Macedonia

Digging in old vineyards in the region of Macedonia, archeologists have unearthed tools used in ancient viticulture which resemble contemporary gear.

ELIAMEP Discussion- Social Media and Political Power

The Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Athens are co-organizing a panel discussion titled The Political Power of Social Media.

The Minotaur @ Lazarides Gallery

London–based Steve Lazarides Gallery was once again in the avant garde limelight with the new exhibition show inspired by the ancient Greek legend of the Minotaur.

Even Greeks Say it so: Wrestling is the Oldest Sport

According to a Greek, 2,000 year-old piece of papyrus, wrestling is the oldest sport documented in the world!

Prince Dimitrie Cantemir at the Onassis Cultural Centre

Cantemir, a Rumanian prince born in Crimea in 1673, is considered one of Constantinople’s Greek composers as well as a historian, geographer, ethnologist, novelist and—above all—a politician.

Costakis Collection: Art, Science & the Universe

The Eugenides Foundation is hosting until December 31 an exhibition titled The Universe of the Russian Avant-garde: Art and Space exploration 1900-1930.

Beetroot Rocks

For those who think that graphic design is happening only in metropolises such as London and New York, think again!

"God Loves Caviar"

French film star Catherine Deneuve, British actor John Cleese and German actor Sebastian Koch, are to take part in the film by Yannis Smaragdis "God Loves Caviar" which will revive on the big screen the life of the Greek pirate, patriot and merchant Ioannis Varvakis.

An Afternoon at the Museum

Under the title An afternoon at the Museum. Learning about illicit trafficking of antiquities, the Benaki Museum in Athens is offering its young visitors (aged 7-12) an educational programme, on matters of illicit trade of antiquities.

Symposium on Graeco-Oriental Studies

Heraklion, Crete is hosting the 13th Conference on Graeco-Oriental and African Studies from November 4 to 6.

Ancient Greek Cities in the Black Sea

The ruins of an ancient Greek city, dating back to the 6th century BC and an ancient temple came to light on the shores of the Black Sea.

Tribute to Poet Odysseus Elytis

On November 2, 2011 Greece commemorates the 100th anniversary since the birth of poet laureate Odysseus Elytis. To mark the centenary of his birth, 2011 has been designated as Elytis Year by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

A Letter to the World Academic Community

Members of Greece’s National Council for Research and Technology (ESET), addressed a letter to fellow members of the international academic and research community, appealing to them to lend us their support.

Tribute to the Epic of 1940

"Until now, we knew that Greeks were fighting like heroes; from now on we shall say that heroes fight like Greeks."
Winston Churchill, 1940

Seven-Day Tickets to Archaeological Sites, Museums

From spring 2012, the beginning of the new tourist season, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is planning to institute 7-day tickets to archaeological sites, monuments and museums.

Myths & Monsters at Hellenic Cosmos

Hellenic Cosmos, the Cultural Centre of the Foundation of the Hellenic World is hosting from October 15 to January 15, 2012, for the first time in Greece, the blockbuster exhibition Myths & Monsters.

Inside the Labyrinth

Wander, Labyrinthine Variations is the title of an exhibition hosted at the Pompidou Centre of the city of Metz, France.

Philanthropy & Istanbul's Greek Community

The Coordinating Committee of the Rum Charitable Associations in collaboration with the Galata Primary School Foundation and the Women’s Charitable Association of Pera, Istanbul, is holding a one-day conference titled Poverty and Philanthropy in Istanbul.

Looking for Goddess Athena

A visit to the Acropolis Museum in Athens is enough for visitors to realise the splendour of its exhibits. However, digital applications can provide more details about the objects on display.

Alexander The Great conquers Paris

Following a year’s preparation, the Louvre Museum proudly presents a tribute to the Kingdom of Alexander the Great.

Greece @ Frankfurt Book Fair

Greece is present in this year’s 63rd International Book Fair which is being held in Frankfurt from October 12 to 16, with Iceland as its honoured country.

Scholarships for Foreigners

The State Scholarships Foundation announced that it will offer scholarships to foreigners or foreign nationals of Greek origin in order to attend courses and seminars in Modern Greek Language and Culture.

Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium

Modern Greek Studies Association (MGSA) is organizing its twenty-second biennial international symposium which will take place on October 13-16 in New York, at the New York University.

Tribute to Kostas Balafas

Veteran war photographer Kostas Balafas was renowned for his photographic coverage of the Second World War and the resistance in Greece.

Parkour at Santorini

The breathtaking scenery of Firostefani village on the island of Santorini hosted a spectacular parkour event from October 8 to 9.

Diaspora Painter Kypraios in Vienna

Steiner Gallery in Vienna is hosting an exhibition on the renowned Greek diaspora artist, Nikos Kypraios, titled Ecstatic Breath of Freedom.

The Little Byzantine Churches of Athens

Contributing for the website Europe UpClose, Ruth Kozak, discovers the Little Byzantine Churches of Athens, (May 2011) scattered all over the Greek capital.

Attenberg…Goes for Oscar

The film Attenberg directed by Athina-Rachel Tsangari has officially been submitted as Greece's entry for 2012 Oscar Awards in the Foreign Language Film category.

2011 Literary Translation Awards

The 2011 Literary Translation Awards were conferred to Greek translators, at an event held at the Hellenic-American Union, on September 30.

3rd Biennale of Contemporary Art

The 3rd Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, under the general title Old Intersections, Make it New is taking place until December 18, at various venues in Thessaloniki.

Ancient Greek Technology

On October 6, the Onassis Cultural Centre, New York, USA, is hosting a series of lectures on ancient Greek technology.

Fermor’s Gift To Benaki Museum

The late British author Patrick Leigh Fermor had chosen the Benaki Museum to donate his home in Kardamyli.

The bus opera in the streets of Athens

Artists of the National Opera House give a different touch to the difficult routine of the capital. Throughout September until October 2 to the artists will participate in a program filled with opera, dance and music.

The Networked Museum

The Benaki Museum and the Embassy of the United States in Athens hosted a two-day conference on new technology and social media tools for museums from September 27 to 28.

"Unfair World" Gets Fair Recognition

Following the success of Plato’s Academy (Akadimia Platonos) (2009) [VIDEO],which earned actor Antonis Kafetzopoulos the Best Actor Award at the 2009 Locarno Film Festival,

European Heritage Days Celebrated this Weekend

Throughout Europe, every year, for one weekend in September, museums, monuments, and archaeological sites open their doors to the public giving visitors

100,000 Poets' Society

For September 24, the international poets’ community has put together an unusual poetic activity, which will take place simultaneously, in many parts of the globe.

Bourtzi Fort to be Restored

A fort on a rocky islet right in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio that has remained known by its Turkish name "Bourtzi" the Peloponnesian town’s trademark.

2011 Harvard Summer School: Students’ Log

The Harvard Summer School in Greece is an institution that has been embraced by the university’s student community for the past ten years.

Harvard Establishes Greek Culture Awards

The Harvard University, Department of the Classics George Seferis Chair has established an International Award for Greek Culture.

Opera for the people!

City dwellers stuck in traffic in downtown Athens have found an unusual comfort against the urban ‘ennui’.

More Greek Books Abroad

The National Book Centre of Greece (EKEBI) is responsible for running the programme, in collaboration with the Academy of Athens and France’s National Book Centre

International Conference Call for Papers

The Greek Economic History Association in collaboration with the Department of History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology of the University of Thessaly, will host an International Conference titled Markets and Politics: Private Interests and Public Power (18th-20th c.).

Urban Regeneration: Plato's Academy

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) announced, on August 2, its decision to move ahead with major improvement works as part of a large-scale plan to upgrade the Akadimia Platonos (Plato’s Academy) district, in downtown Athens.

Twin "Kouri of Tenea" Back Home

The Cyclades island complex in the Aegean is a popular destination for foreign and Greek tourists alike.Small islands, traditional villages and towns, sandy beaches and plenty of cultural events every summer!

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