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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Leon of Athens: "I have deep faith in humanity"

Leon of Athens is set to perform a concert featuring his new music, in collaboration with singer Marina Satti, at Gazarte Ground Stage.

Mar 3 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Eurovision 2026: Akylas Enthralled the Television Audience of Serbia

Akylas delivered a powerful performance of 'Ferto' at the Serbian National Final for Eurovision 2026, captivating the audience.

Mar 1 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The ELS Travels to the Ends of the World

The Greek National Opera is set to perform in New York for the first time with a concert dedicated to the works of Greek composers inspired by Nikos Kazantzakis.

Feb 27 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Odysseas Stamoulis: "The secret to success is love, which is everywhere..."

The interactive comedy play 'Fiakas' continues at the 'Apo Michanis' Theatre, featuring Odysseas Stamoulis in the lead role, amidst live music and traditional puppet performance.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The lyre in Crete, Pontus, Thrace and Macedonia: A two-day seminar on music and dance in Mikrochori Drama

A two-day seminar focusing on traditional music and dance, featuring the lyre from various Greek regions, will be held in Mikrochori, Drama, aiming to celebrate and perpetuate Greek cultural heritage.

Feb 25 • 08:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mίνος Mάτσας: "Everything intertwines sweetly in my mind…"

Minos Matsas is set to perform at VOX for two special musical nights titled "Mine or Borrowed" in March, blending his original songs with favorites that have influenced him.

Feb 24 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Messiahs of the Week: From Akylas to Brad Pitt

The article discusses the hopes and expectations surrounding Akylas, a rising artist from Serres, Greece, who has been chosen to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Feb 20 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

George Alkaios – Pano Blachos: 'It Doesn't Suit Me' – A Unique Duet

The song 'It Doesn't Suit Me' emerges as a commentary on a complacent society that prefers safety over dreams and silence over truth.

Feb 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pantelis Pantelidis: 10 years since his death

The article commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the tragic death of Greek singer Pantelis Pantelidis in a car accident.

Feb 18 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pantelis Pantelidis, 10 years later: The musical imprint and the audience that still supports him

This article reflects on the legacy of Greek singer Pantelis Pantelidis, who tragically died in a car accident ten years ago, and the enduring support from his fans.

Feb 18 • 05:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Beer, concerts, and celebration in Gazi

The Greek Beer Festival – Only Craft returns for its third year, celebrating handmade Greek beer, live music, and delicious street food from March 27 to 29, 2026, at the Old Depot in Gazi.

Feb 17 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

To Vima Today: The Victory of Akylas in a Controversial Eurovision

The article discusses how Akylas won the Greek national final for Eurovision with his song 'Ferto', amidst controversy surrounding the event and its procedures.

Feb 17 • 03:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

76th Berlin Festival: Greek Phalluses and Giannis Poulopoulos at the Berlinale

The article discusses the unique experience of a Greek individual attending the Berlinale Festival, featuring Greek music and notable Greek contributions to films being showcased.

Feb 16 • 07:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eurovision 2026: Akylas goes to Vienna with 'Ferto' – Who judged the winner

After an exciting Greek final, Akylas emerged as the winner and will represent Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with his song 'Ferto'.

Feb 15 • 21:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Sing for Greece 2026 – Eurovision: The final of the Greek participation in live broadcast

Greece is hosting the live final to select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, featuring 14 competing artists from previous semi-finals.

Feb 15 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eurovision 2026: Akylas & Others. What We Learned from the 14 Songs of the Greek Final

The article reviews the 14 songs competing in Greece's national selection for Eurovision 2026, offering impressions and predictions ahead of the final event.

Feb 15 • 08:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eurovision: Today the second Greek semifinal with good job Nicky, D3lta and Mikay – The time and the channel

The second semifinal for Greece's representative in Eurovision 2026 will take place tonight, featuring 24 songs, broadcasted on ERT 1.

Feb 13 • 05:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kiki's brother Lukas Leon dated UMK contestant Etta - Kiki reveals what their relationship is like now

Kiki, a Finnish-Greek artist and UMK finalist, shares insights about her brother Lukas Leon's previous relationship with fellow contestant Etta and reflects on her readiness for the competition.

Feb 12 • 06:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eurovision: Today the first Greek semi-final with Akyla, Marseaux, and Evangelia – The time and the channel

The first semi-final for Greece's Eurovision 2026 entry is set to take place, featuring 24 songs and broadcast live on ERT 1.

Feb 11 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Angharad Griffith, musician of the National Opera Orchestra, has passed away

Angharad Griffith, a prominent cellist with the National Opera Orchestra in Greece for over 25 years, has died at the age of 62 after a short illness.

Feb 10 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eurovision 2026: The big change in the voting process for the selection of the Greek song

Greece is set to select its representative for Eurovision 2026 through a new voting process involving public input and jury participation.

Feb 10 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Maria Kavogianni sang 'I Will Survive' alongside Anna Vissi, watch the video

Actress Maria Kavogianni performed 'I Will Survive' alongside renowned singer Anna Vissi at a night club in Greece.

Feb 7 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Greek Homecoming - Star Conductor Teodor Currentzis Enthralls Athens

Star conductor Teodor Currentzis makes his long-awaited debut at the Greek National Opera, marking a significant event in Athens.

Feb 5 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Chryspa on her divorce: I didn't expect it to be so difficult, it was a mutual decision

Greek singer Chryspa reflects on her difficult divorce from her husband Panagiotis Nikolaou, emphasizing that it was a mutual decision that still surprised her with its challenges.

Feb 5 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Constantine Beta: A Unique Evening Engaging with the Poetic Work of Yannis Ritsos

Constantine Beta, a prominent figure in the Greek electronic music scene, will engage with the poetic works of Yannis Ritsos in a unique performance titled 'The World is One' at the historic Olympia Theater on February 9.

Feb 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Christos Menidiatis: I am interested in politics, if I feel that I can do things I will consider it

Singer Christos Menidiatis expressed his interest in politics and mentioned that he would consider getting involved if he felt he could make a difference.

Feb 3 • 14:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

From Ermou to Kalimarmaro: The 16-year-olds who 'won' George Dalaras

A group of six high school friends from Alimos performed with renowned Greek singer George Dalaras, capturing the audience's attention and becoming popular as 'Teketzides.'

Feb 3 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Manolis Mitsias: I will stop singing in a year at the latest, I want to leave standing

Greek singer Manolis Mitsias announced his decision to retire from music, expressing a desire to leave the stage before he becomes an object of pity for his audience.

Feb 3 • 06:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Sing for Greece 2026: Claudia in the First Semi-Final and Tamta in the Second

Claudia and Tamta will perform as guests in the first and second semi-finals of 'Sing for Greece 2026', with Christos Mastoras also appearing in the Greek final.

Feb 2 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Eurovision: Every year on my birthday I blew out the candle and wished to go to the contest, said Kianna

Kianna, a finalist in the Greek national selection, shared her long-standing dream of performing on the Eurovision stage since childhood.

Jan 16 • 18:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Chrysiida Gkougouti released the song she withdrew from the Greek final of Eurovision

Singer Chrysiida Gkougouti publicly released the song she withdrew from the Greek final of Eurovision 2026 after initially submitting it earlier this year.

Jan 16 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Good Job Nicky for Eurovision: It has been in my plans for many years, I feel that I can honor the country

Good Job Nicky expresses his long-standing ambition to represent Greece in Eurovision, emphasizing his passion for delivering a meaningful performance rather than seeking fame.

Jan 15 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Stella Kay explained how her participation in the Greek final of Eurovision came about: It was never my dream

Stella Kay shares insights about her unexpected participation in the Greek Eurovision final with her song 'You are the fire', among 28 finalists.

Jan 15 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Glykeria returns for concerts in Israel: We are eagerly waiting, I know they love and adore me

Greek singer Glykeria is set to return for concerts in Israel, expressing her gratitude for the love and support she receives from her fans there.

Jan 15 • 12:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Ilias Koza on the nomination for the Greek final of Eurovision: The song is inspired by the moment, something needed to be conveyed

Ilias Koza discusses his nomination for the Greek final of Eurovision with his band Koza Mostra and their song 'Bulletproof', emphasizing that the song captures a moment of inspiration.

Jan 15 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Triana Anania: A famous singer didn't want me in his show because "if he did something to me, the whole country would know"

Singer Triana Anania claimed a well-known artist rejected her collaboration due to concerns about potential public fallout from their relationship.

Jan 15 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Evangelia: My participation in the Greek final of Eurovision came like a lightning bolt out of nowhere

Evangelia shares her surprise at being a finalist for the Greek Eurovision selection for a second time after previously missing out.

Jan 14 • 19:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Akylas: My song talks about overconsumption and greed, said the contestant for the Greek final of Eurovision

Akylas discusses the themes of overconsumption and greed in his song 'Ferto', which has made him a finalist in the Greek Eurovision selection.

Jan 14 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Mikay: I am from Italy and I sing in 8 languages, said the candidate for the Greek final of Eurovision

Mikay, a candidate for the Greek final of Eurovision, shared her Italian heritage and her ability to sing in eight languages during her guest appearance on the show 'Noris Noris'.

Jan 14 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Manos Phenomenon: How the First Greek YouTuber Conquered the Top of Spotify

The first Greek YouTuber, Manos, makes a comeback not with a video but through music, rising to the top of Spotify after starting from a school video made for fun 13 years ago.

Jan 14 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Victoria Anastasia: Qualification for the Greek final of Eurovision and appearance in a Jennifer Lopez movie

Young singer Victoria Anastasia is competing to represent Greece in Eurovision with her song 'Whatcha Doin To Me' and shares her experiences in a recent TV interview.

Jan 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Theofanous on Giorgos Marino: Every time I sit at the piano, I think of him

Composer Giorgos Theofanous reflects on the late artist Giorgos Marino, stating that he thinks of him every time he sits at the piano, during an interview at the historic venue where Marino used to perform.

Jan 12 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Eurovision 2026: When will the first broadcast of the songs competing for a spot in the Greek final take place

The countdown has begun for the presentation of 28 songs competing to represent Greece at Eurovision 2026, which will feature visuals reflecting the style of each composition and the character of the performers.

Jan 12 • 07:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Despoina Vandi - Melina Nikolaidi: The mother-daughter song on Instagram, "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" they write

Greek singer Despoina Vandi and her daughter Melina Nikolaidi perform a duet of the song "Can’t Help Falling in Love" in a video shared on Instagram.

Jan 12 • 04:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The new song by Kostas Bigalis for his great love: "AEK, I love you"

Kostas Bigalis has released a new song dedicated to his great love, AEK, featuring lyrics by loyal fan Yiannis Polychronopoulos.

Jan 10 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Chrysiida Gkagouti explains why she withdrew her participation from the Greek final of Eurovision: It doesn't inspire me

Chrysiida Gkagouti explains her withdrawal from the Greek Eurovision final, stating that the competition lacks inspiration for her due to the absence of participation from some countries.

Jan 9 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Maria's Account (and a Responsible Person to Talk to Them a Little), Pianist Farandouris, Cuddles to Farmers, Golden Shipping Dividends

The article discusses various socio-economic issues, including agricultural concerns and notable figures in the Greek music scene.

Jan 8 • 05:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Loukiila Karreer on Mimis Plessas: He didn't remember the song 'What did I do to make you drink', he had told me it wasn't his

Loukiila Karreer shared her thoughts on Mimis Plessas, revealing that he did not remember the song 'What did I do to make you drink' and had told her it was not his work.

Jan 7 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Eurovision 2026: Which artists were 'cut' from the Greek final

Twenty-eight finalists continue in the process for representing Greece in Eurovision 2026, while several artists were eliminated including Maurikius Maurikiou and Nina Loutsari.

Jan 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Good Job Nicky for Giannis Parios: I carry the legend, I want to honor the country as my father did

Singer Good Job Nicky praises the legend Giannis Parios and expresses his desire to honor Greece in the upcoming Eurovision 2026 national semi-final, just as his father did.

Jan 5 • 06:17 UTC

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