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5 days ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis |Modern British History
These additions aim to preserve living traditions for future generations. “Intangible heritage is the soul of our culture,” said Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The new entries are:Ai-Soulas Festival, Soroni, RhodesA two-week celebration of Saint Silas (July 30), featuring religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and sports, uniting the Rhodes community.
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2 weeks ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | Stella Mazonakis |Modern British History
This moment was preceded by the collapse of Greek and Allied defenses, the evacuation of King George II and his government to Crete, and the retreat of British forces to the Eastern Mediterranean. Below, we recount the events leading to this day and share eyewitness accounts of the occupation’s onset. On April 20, 1941, at 6:00 PM in Votonosi, near Ioannina, Lieutenant General Tsolakoglou signed an armistice with Brigadier General Sepp Dietrich of the LSSAH, securing terms favorable to Greece.
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2 weeks ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | Alex Constantine |Modern British History
The event, which began at 10:00 a.m., brought together dignitaries, military personnel, and members of the Australian, New Zealand, and Greek communities to honor the sacrifices of the ANZAC forces during World War I and subsequent conflicts. The service, led by Master of Ceremonies Chief Petty Officer Simon Hamstead of the Royal Australian Navy, featured a series of poignant readings and prayers.
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1 month ago | 
greekcitytimes.com | George Vardas |Modern British History
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne will host a historic Evensong Service in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at St Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, 6 April 2025 to mark the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
Until now, scholars believed that residential activity in Philippi ceased after the 6th century AD. However, new findings—uncovered during excavation work for the site’s water supply and fire protection system—suggest that life continued into the 9th to 11th centuries AD.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | George Vardas |ancient Greece |Modern British History
Sir Stephen Fry, the distinguished British actor, writer, director, and well-known Philhellene, recently spoke at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on the occasion of the Greek launch of his latest book “Odyssey” as part of the event “In Conversation with Stephen Fry” held by the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourist Organisation.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
His career spanned from the cinematic successes of the 1960s to his role as the artistic director of the National Theatre, and it was marked by a consistent dedication to artistic truth and excellence. Early Life and Introduction to ActingBorn in Athens on December 5, 1934, Kourkoulos hailed from a family with roots in Corfu. Initially drawn to football, where he played for AEK Athens, his passion for the arts eventually led him toward theatre.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
The stolen artifacts formed part of a major exhibition, "Dacia: Treasures of a Lost Kingdom," showcasing over 600 pieces of Dacian gold and silver dating from 2000 BC to 300 BC. Loaned from 15 Romanian museums, the collection represented a significant portion of Romania's national patrimony. Dutch authorities are currently investigating the heist, but details remain scarce.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Modern British History
In a surprising development, former President Donald Trump has reportedly signed an order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The move has sparked widespread interest and debate, given the historical significance and longstanding public curiosity surrounding these events.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
greekcitytimes.com | Bill Kouras |Modern British History
Tzeni Karezi was one of the most beloved and renowned actresses in Greece, known for her versatile acting talent, revolutionary spirit, and deep love for the theater, her country, and life itself.
