Parthenon Marbles
British PM Fuels Diplomatic Row Over the Parthenon Marbles
Insiders comment on how the British prime minister's snub of his Greek counterpart may affect negotiations on the 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures.
Archaeology
Partially Submerged Ancient Stoa Discovered on Salamis
Underwater archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient stoa (arcade) on the east coast of Salamis island, once part of the Classical-era city.
CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Athens Among the World’s Best Cities for Digital Nomads
Blessed with good infrastructure and affordable rent, Athens ranks as one of the top destinations globally for remote workers, a new study has revealed.
News
Plans to Lure Digital Nomads to Remote Villages in Central Greece
In the mountainous Agrafa region of Central Greece, where population rates are in sharp decline, authorities are offering cash incentives to relocate there.
Festivals
Monica Bellucci: A Star in Thessaloniki
Acclaimed actress Monica Bellucci, who recently played Maria Callas on stage, will be awarded the honorary Golden Alexander at this year's Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Film
Angelina Jolie in Greece for Filming of Maria Callas Biopic
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is currently on location in Greece filming scenes for “Maria,” a new biopic about the legendary opera singer Maria Callas.
Travel
CN Traveller: 9 Greek Islands Among Europe’s Top 20
Nine Greek islands have been ranked among Europe’s top 20 at this year’s Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, with Mykonos winning second place.
People
Barack and Michelle Obama Hosted by Tom Hanks on Antiparos
The guests of Hollywood celebrity couple, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, the former US President and his wife arrive on Antiparos for their summer vacation.