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Music-themed MEDLEY Hotel Opens its Doors in Athens

The MEDLEY Hotel Athens has opened its doors in the center of Athens, offering guests high-quality accommodation inspired by the Greek music scene.

World’s First Maria Callas Museum Opens its Doors in Athens

The world's first Maria Callas Museum has opened in Athens, celebrating the iconic soprano's legacy.

Thessaloniki’s 87th International Fair to Feature Cultural, Technology Events

87th TIF in Thessaloniki to host events on cutting-edge tech, natural disaster management, collectibles, football, and Maria Callas.

Athens Announces Tender for the Renovation of Maria Callas’ Home

A City of Athens tender for the renovation of Maria Callas’ former house into the Academy of Lyric Art is open until September 12.

Two English-language Theater Plays Showing in Athens

Athens is hosting two English-language theater performances giving audiences the opportunity to experience the art of Greek theater.

Athens to Restore Maria Callas’ Home into Academy of Lyric Art

The former Athens home of the one of the world’s greatest opera performers, Maria Callas, will be refurbished and once completed house the Academy of Lyric Art Maria Callas.

Maria Callas’ 100th Birth Anniversary Enters UNESCO’s List

The centennial anniversary of Greek soprano Maria Kallas’ birth will be included on UNESCO’s celebratory list of anniversaries for 2023.

Greek Culture Ministry to Breathe Life Back into Historic Buildings

Two historic 19th century buildings in Athens and Thessaloniki are to be restored to their former glory, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Maria Callas Museum to Open in Athens in Summer 2023

A new museum dedicated to the great Greek soprano Maria Callas will open to the public in the summer of 2023.

Tom Cruise Wax Figure Unveiled at Greek Museum

A wax figure of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has been unveiled at the Wax Museum of Theodoros Kokkinidis, located in the village of Kipia near the Greek city of Kavala.

Technology to Bring Maria Callas ‘On Stage’ in Athens

Athens in November will host the “Callas in Concert” event that will bring the beloved opera legend Maria Callas back to the stage via hologram.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Holds ‘Opera Nights’ at its Winter Garden

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens invites all to enjoy the best opera arias in its “Opera Nights” event series, held every Thursday at its Winter Garden.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season

The Hotel Grande Bretagne celebrated the start of the holiday season with the lighting of its Christmas tree and the announcement of charity initiatives.

Sani Festival Celebrates 25 Years, Hosts International Jazz Artists

The Sani Festival is celebrating 25 years and from July 8 to August 19 will host some of the most renowned artists of the international jazz scene.

Emma Shapplin: Greece Is Such A Beautiful Country

Emma Shapplin, known for singing a mix of classical (opera) pieces and pop arrangements, is certainly no stranger to Greece. After two sold-out concerts at the Athens Megaro in 2009 and astounding performances at Lycavitos Hill in Athens and Theatro Gis in Thessaloníki in 2010,...

Meryl Streep To Play Greek Opera Legend Maria Callas

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep will play Greek opera legend Maria Callas in an upcoming film, The New York Daily News Page Six column published recently.