Posted on February 13, 2008 by grpresspoland
(KATHIMERINI) A seven-night tribute to rebetika songs titled “Σαν Τραγούδι Μαγεμένο”, (Like an Enchanted Song) began yesterday at the Athens Concert Hall. The tribute, in the form of a musical spectacle, attempts to approach rebetika (urban blues) - ”a heritage that we inherited and which has lasted over 150 years” – from a sociopolitical and geographical perspective. Popular singer [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2008 by grpresspoland
(GREEK NEWS AGENDA) The International Music Competition for the Maria Callas Grand Prix for pianists was first established in 1975 and is successfully revived ever since. The 34th annual competition commences today until February 24, by the Athenaeum International Cultural Centre, an institution operating under the auspices of UNESCO, dedicated to preserve the memory of [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2008 by grpresspoland
Digital culture festival enters fourth year
(GREEK NEWS AGENDA) The Athens Video Art Festival 08 will be held on April 11-13, at the Technopolis of Athens.The event, already celebrating its fourth birthday, aims at the support of digital culture and the promotion of this modern and innovative form of expression. Furthermore, it gives the artists additional motives [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2008 by grpresspoland
A Mediterranean Union?
(GREEK NEWS AGENDA) Deputy Foreign Minister Yannis Valinakis chaired a meeting convened yesterday at the Foreign Ministry and reffered to a recent French proposal for a Mediterranean Union, stating that ”our interest in every shape or form of substantial cooperation that is developing in our region is asserted and it is in this positive spirit that we [...]
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Foreign Minister on EU- Arab league
(GREEK NEWS AGENDA) Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis arrived in Malta on Monday, where the first ministerial meeting between the European Union and the Arab League is taking place. Speaking to the Press on this initiative by Malta, which gives the opportunity to Europeans and Arabs to handle, apart from the [...]
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(ATHENS NEWS AGENCY) The German School in Thessaloniki this year celebrates the 120th anniversary of its foundation (1888-2008), by organising a series of events which will begin from Thursday and will last until October.
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