Nationality

George Zongolopoulos (1903-2004) never ceased experimenting or exploring the measure and harmony in his art, constantly innovating and always tuned in to international developments in sculpture.

The University of Pennsylvania on Thursday announced a 6-million-dollar gift to launch the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program, inspired by the ancient Greek ideals for education.

Aimed at the university's undergraduate students, the program is designed to encourage informed civil discourse.

Costumes are encouraged at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on the main day of the Greek Carnival, on Sunday, March 10, as the celebrations at the SNFCC will include live music, displays by dance professionals and DJ sets.

Located behind the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens's First Cemetery is famed for its remarkable funerary sculptures and monuments, many signed by eminent artists and architects.

Located behind the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens's First Cemetery is famed for its remarkable funerary sculptures and monuments, many signed by eminent artists and architects.

The Greek National Opera has a new harpsichord thanks to a generous donation by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and on Friday, February 15, there will be a special introductory performance for which admission will be free with priority coupons. Conductor and harpsichordist Markellos Chryssicos will present a unique recital featuring standard repertory and new works.

Turkey's efforts to reveal the truth behind the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi avoided a cover-up of the incident by the kingdom, Turkish Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gül has said.

A top European Parliament lawmaker has slammed Greece's stance on Venezuela's political crisis, saying Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is "blocking initiatives on a European level" that would support those "fighting for a democratic Venezuela."

Kosovo is a historical part of Serbia, as Crimea is a historical part of Russia, she added.

"Venezuela was always been on the side of Serbia in all international organizations. Likewise, Serbia has done for us," El-Andari has told the daily Politika.

Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim leader, Juan Guaido, has reportedly called on the Greek government to side with the European Union in pressuring President Nicolas Maduro to hold free and fair elections soon, according to an interview with Greek TV station Skai on Monday.