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Greece Accelerates Redevelopment of Sparta Museum
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (343+ words) Preliminary excavation support works required for the Museum's underground expansion are nearing completion. The Ministry of Culture is carrying out the restoration and modernisation of the listed historic building with "5. 15 million in ESIF funding, while preliminary excavation support works worth…...
Ariana Grande's Greek roots and Spotify success fuel major 2026 comeback
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (237+ words) Adding to the excitement surrounding her upcoming album Petal, Ariana Grande's new single, "Hate That I Made You Love Me," continues to dominate streaming platforms around the world. The track has now spent four consecutive days at No. 1 on Spotify's…...
Exhibition Exploring ANZAC Campaigns in Greece Begins National Australian Tour
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (349+ words) A unique exhibition retracing the journey of ANZAC forces during the Second World War campaigns in Greece and Crete is touring Australia, offering visitors a powerful insight into the shared wartime history of Greece, Australia and New Zealand. Following the…...
School of Beauty | The Founding Lesson: What the Greeks Actually Thought Beauty Was For
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (761+ words) By Tim Papadopoulos, Specialist Plastic Surgeon There is a story about Socrates that most people find puzzling. In a room full of beautiful people, the ugly man was the most beautiful person present. This is not a paradox. To the…...
Greece snatch dramatic draw against Sweden in World Cup warm-up
1+ day, 3+ min ago (221+ words) Greece scored deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sweden in an international friendly in Stockholm, denying the hosts a winning send-off ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign. The visitors took the lead early in the…...
Greek Drivers Rank Among Europe's Most Dangerous (Despite Record Drop in Road Deaths)
19+ hour, 25+ min ago (327+ words) Greek City Times Greece's roads tell two stories at once The country recorded its lowest road death toll since 1963 last year, with fatalities falling 22 per cent to 517, the second-largest reduction in the European Union Across the bloc, road deaths dropped…...
Glamorous Athens Party Hosted by Celia Kritharioti and Nikos Tsakos Overlooking the Acropolis Greek City Times
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (148+ words) The high-profile gathering brought together prominent figures from business, fashion, entertainment and diplomacy, with US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, among those attending the glamorous event. Adding to the atmosphere, popular Greek singer Konstantinos Argyros entertained guests with a selection…...
Marjane Satrapi, Acclaimed Creator of Persepolis, Dies at 56 Greek City Times
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (510+ words) News of her death was announced on June 3 by family members and close friends. According to a statement provided to AFP, Satrapi "died of grief" a little over a year after the death of her husband, producer, actor and screenwriter…...
Greek Culture Minister Rejects Censorship of Nolan's Odyssey
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (334+ words) In a wide-ranging interview with Lifo magazine, Mendoni argued that culture must be treated as a strategic national investment rather than a passive area of state protection. She said the government's approach since 2019 had positioned culture as an active development…...
Stefanos Tsitsipas Off-Court: Greek Tennis Star on Wellness, Travel, Beach Volleyball & Life Beyond Tennis Greek City Times
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (639+ words) At just 27, Stefanos Tsitsipas has established himself as one of tennis's most complete players. With 12 ATP Tour singles titles, three Masters 1000 trophies, and two Grand Slam finals (2021 French Open and 2023 Australian Open) under his belt, the Greek star continues to…...