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Swiss song triumphs at Eurovision; Greece in 11th place
Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "The Code," an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer's journey toward embracing a nongender identity.
Greece marks 50th anniversary of Eurovision contest participation
The two Swedish presenters Petra Mede and Malin Akerman prepare for Saturday's final of the Eurovision song contest's 68th edition in Malmo. It will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Greek participation in 1974. Greece is participating with "Zari," performed by Marina Satti.
Satti dismisses claims that she sought to offend at Eurovision press conference
Greece's Eurovision Song Contest entry Marina Satti has denied that she sought to offend anyone at a press conference with other finalists after Thursday night's semifinal.
Eurovision 2024: When is the final and how to watch it?
The world's biggest live music event involving 37 nations, the Eurovision Song Contest, culminates in Sweden on Saturday.
Roughly 100,000 visitors from 89 countries have descended on host city Malmo during the week for the 68th edition of the competition, which has been marked by anti-Israel protests.
Who is in the final?
Female choir captivates at ancient stoa
The female vocal ensemble Chores performs under the direction of Greece's Eurovision entry, Marina Satti, at the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora of Athens on Wednesday. The ensemble presented choral arrangements of traditional Greek melodies, intertwined with new transcriptions of folk songs, written especially for Chores by contemporary composers.
Aria Fest | Athens | June 20
Get ready for the debut of Aria Fest, a groundbreaking K-pop extravaganza coming to Greece for the first time ever. Presented by global entertainment group Aria Group and Greece's MAD TV, this landmark event promises an unforgettable fusion of Asian and Korean pop culture, featuring top South Korean celebrities, special guest appearances and electrifying performances.
Greek-Thai diplomatic relations to be celebrated with music
Greece and Thailand will be celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations on May 31 with a performance of one Thai and two Greek classical compositions at the Athens Concert Hall.
Marina Satti ready to ‘rock the stage’ at Eurovision
It was just a few days after "Zari" was unveiled as the song that would represent Greece at the Eurovision song contest in Malmo, Sweden, on April 11, and we were at a house party in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Most of the guests were hanging out in the courtyard chatting when the birthday boy announced that "Zari" (Dice) was coming up next on the playlist.
A toothless watchdog, by design
Elections for the European Parliament are around the corner and all Greek political parties have published their lists of candidates. As many others already noted, the lists are dominated by TV personalities, actors, athletes and journalists.
Greek sculptor captures historical milestones in Venice show
Sculptor George Petrides is presenting "Hellenic Heads," a series of busts inspired by Greece's history, at the ongoing Venice Biennale.
On show in the courtyard of the Italian city's historic church of San Giorgio dei Greci until November 24, the sculptures were inspired by the Roman-era marble head of the ancient muse of comedy, Thalia, at the Vatican's Pio Clementino Museum.
Bulgaria Absent from Eurovision 2024 as Competition Kicks Off
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 commenced with a grand opening ceremony in the picturesque Swedish city of Malmö, marking the start of the highly anticipated music extravaganza. This year's competition features 37 talented artists from across Europe and Australia, all vying for the coveted title of Eurovision champion.
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Rock musician Antonis Tourkogiorgis, 72, dies
Rock musician Antonis Tourkogiorgis has died at the age of 72, a friend and colleague of his, Kostas Bigalis, posted Sunday.
Along with guitarist Yannis Spathas, Tourkogiorgis, who sang and played bass guitar, were the mainstays of local rock group Socrates Drank the Conium, also well-known simply as Socrates, from 1969 to 2010, when Tourkogiorgis first faced serious health issues.
Chores | Athens | May 8
Greece's Eurovision entry with Marina Satti has sparked excitement, but her role as artistic director of the talented female choir Chores adds a new dimension. Following their acclaimed 2023 performance, they're set to captivate audiences at the Stoa of Attalos (4 Adrianou) in the Ancient Agora of Athens.
All you need to know about Eurovision 2024
The world's biggest live music event, Eurovision Song Contest, will take place in Sweden in the second week of May with 37 participating countries.
Roughly 100,000 visitors from 89 countries are expected in host city Malmö during the week for the 68th edition of the competition.