Despina Skalochariti, a notable figure from Heraklion, passed away at the age of 95. Born to Minor Asian parents, she was known for her resilience, dedication, and pioneering spirit. An active member of the Left with a resistance background during…
An interactive event titled ‘The Importance of Attire in Building the National Consciousness of the Modern Greek State’ will take place on January 3, 2025, organized by the Foundation of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle and the Papageorgiou Foundation….
Today marks a day of remembrance for the Martyr Village of Drakia in Pelion, where Nazi forces executed 118 men and destroyed dozens of houses in December 1943. Alexandros Mekopoulos, a member of the Syriza party from Magnesia, emphasized the…
Starting December 14, 2024, the Christmas train in Ptolemaida will commence its routes, allowing passengers to explore the city’s modern history through five key locations. Sponsored by the Public Power Corporation (DEH), the train will operate daily, with morning and…
The much-anticipated ten-episode biographical series ‘Maria Who Became Callas’ will premiere on ERTFLIX on December 13, 2024. The series chronicles the transformation of Maria Callas from an ugly duckling to the greatest diva of all time, set against the backdrop…
At an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of Lamia’s liberation, Dimitris Koutsoumbas, Secretary General of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), highlighted the historical significance of the moment. He emphasized that the liberation was achieved through the sacrifices of the…
On December 10, 2024, the Kalamaria Municipal Theater will host an event to launch ‘The Hellenic Mosaic,’ a project that invites Greeks and Greek communities to document Greek history from 1821 to the present through a digital platform. The event…
The radio series ‘Unprotected Passage’ broadcasts the oral testimony of Christos Kosmidis for the first time, detailing his life as a refugee since 1912. The documentary will air on December 6, 2024, and features his experiences from his family’s settlement…
The new series ‘Maria who became Callas’ premiered on December 2, 2024, capturing the essence of opera legend Maria Callas. The event at the Olympia Municipal Music Theatre celebrated her birthday with a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra of…
The 82nd anniversary of the Gorgopotamos Bridge explosion and the National Resistance was celebrated with an event organized by the Region of Central Greece and the municipality of Lamia. Infrastructure Minister Christos Staikouras emphasized the significance of the Gorgopotamos battle,…
A tribute was held in Tripoli to honor Panos Kolokotronis, the educated son of Theodoros Kolokotronis, marking 200 years since his assassination in November 1824. The event featured speeches from noted historians, who discussed Kolokotronis’ contributions and the significance of…
The new historical documentary series ‘Our Metapolitismos,’ hosted by Stathis Kalyvas and Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos, premieres on ERT World on November 24, 2024. Spanning five episodes, it explores key events in Greek history from July 1974 to the present, focusing on…
