Greek mythology
Prometheus Bound | Epidaurus | August 9-10
The Municipal and Regional Theater of Patra presents "Prometheus Bound," Aeschylus' dramatic tragedy that tells the tale of Prometheus, a Titan punished by Zeus for providing fire to humanity.
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Le Danaidi | Epidaurus | August 2-3
Director Natasha Triantafylli presents "Le Danaidi," a 17th-century tragedy by Andreas Kalvos, at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus on August 2 and 3. Based on the myth of the Danaids, "Le Danaidi" tells the story of Danaus, King of Libya, who marries off his 50 daughters to the 50 sons of the king of Egypt.
- Read more about Le Danaidi | Epidaurus | August 2-3
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Electra/Orestes | Epidaurus | July 26-27
Belgian director Ivo van Hove, known for his avant-garde dramatizations, draws upon two Euripides texts, "Orestes" and "Electra," to tell the tale of a brother and sister united in their resentment of their mother, Clytemnestra. In collaboration with the Comedie-Francaise, van Hove is bringing the production to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus for the Athens and Epidaurus Festival.
- Read more about Electra/Orestes | Epidaurus | July 26-27
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Ismene | Athens | July 24 - December 18
The Paramythias theater presents "Ismene," a production by Sofia Savvidou based on a poem by Yiannis Ritsos. One of Ritsos' perennial works, "Ismene" retells the myth of Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, through the point of view of her sister.
- Read more about Ismene | Athens | July 24 - December 18
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Daphnis + Chloe | Epidaurus | July 19 & 20
The only known love story written by 2nd century Greek novelist Longus, "Daphnis + Chloe" follows the lives of two children who spend their childhood together, only to be separated in adolescence when Daphnis is abducted by pirates and the beautiful Chloe deals with a long line of suitors.
- Read more about Daphnis + Chloe | Epidaurus | July 19 & 20
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Village evacuated as four fires break out near Lamia
A village was safely evacuated in central Greece on Wednesday as flames aproached the yards of houses in one of the four separate blazes which started at the same time in different areas of the regional unit of Lamia.
The Suppliants | Epidaurus | July 5-6
The Greek National Theater and the Cyprus Theater Organization join forces in a production of Euripides' tragedy "The Suppliants," with a new translation by Giorgos Koropoulis, at the Epidaurus Ancient Theater on July 5 and 6. First performed in 423 BC, "The Suppliants" tells the tale of a group of dead soldiers and the mothers who beg the Athenian King Theseus to properly bury them.
- Read more about The Suppliants | Epidaurus | July 5-6
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Ancient Greek culture showcased at Indianapolis museum
A man and a child view a display at the 'Treasures of Ancient Greece: Life, Myth and Heroes' exhibition at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in the US. Co-organized by the Greek Culture Ministry, the exhibition includes 150 items taken from 20 major Greek museums and seeks to familiarize the American public, and children especially, with the achievements of ancient Greek civilization.
Oresteia | Epidaurus | June 28 & 29
The Greek National Theater presents a bold new production of the entirety of Aeschylus' "Oresteia," the only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, with each part staged by a different director, each making their debut at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus.
- Read more about Oresteia | Epidaurus | June 28 & 29
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The most Expensive Apple in the World, Worth EUR 100 Thousand Grows in Plovdiv Garden
The most expensive apple in the world grows in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv. It costs 100,000 euros and will become the property of only one woman.
The unique fruit is now ripe in the orchard of Krasimir Kumchev in the village of Trilistnik in Plovdiv, Nova TV reported. The farmer grows 700 acres of apples. Most of them produce for consumption and another for boutique gifts.