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Article bookmarked Dont show me this message again✕ A firm favourite with British and Irish travellers, Greece is set to become a prime holiday destination this summer, after the government announced it would be welcoming all vaccinated tourists from May. With its superb selection of beaches, ranging from sandy strips to rocky coves, and authentic inland villages, where life gently unravels at a time-stopped pace, the European country ticks all the boxes for a restorative post-pandemic break....

URL copied to clipboard This year, Greece celebrates the bicentenary of its war of independence against the Ottoman Empire, a struggle that led to the establishment of the first modern Greek state. Two centuries of independence offer a unique opportunity to re-examine Greece’s version of ‘we the people’, the ideal that has underpinned countless democratic struggles around the world. What’s more, the marvellous story of the basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo offers us an illumin...

The Stork Theatre presents a Homeric marathon in a first for Australia through its presentation of ‘Homer’s Iliad: The Siege of Troy” at Fairfield Theatre on 14 March. The performance reading from a 15,000-line text recited by 10 starring performers, accompanied by three Japanese drummers for eight hours of gods, heroes and lovers of classical Greece. ‘The Iliad’ is arguably one of the greatest works ever told, a story of the great battle for humanity, told through the heroic deeds of...

D. Ray Smith and Benita Albert/Historically Speaking Retired Oak Ridge High School teacher Benita Albert brings us Part Two of a great story of yet another amazing Oak Ridge Schools graduate. John Penniman’s story is one Benita selected because of his contribution to the 75th anniversary book on Oak Ridge Schools. It is a two-part story and rich in detail exploring John’s intriguing life since leaving Oak Ridge. You will be drawn into the story and enjoy reading part two where Benita focuse...

Dimitris Lignadis resigned on February 6 citing a "toxic climate of rumours, innuendo and leaks" Athens, Greece: The former artistic director of Greeces national theatre was arrested on Saturday over allegations of rape against minors, amid a belated #MeToo awakening. Dimitris Lignadis, a renowned actor and director, faces accusations of serial rape and indecent assault, according to an arrest warrant. Lignadis, 56, resigned on February 6 citing a "toxic climate of rumours, innuendo and leaks"...

Greek ex-theater chief accused of rape ARRESTED: A complaint was filed against Dimitris Lignadis for the alleged rape in 2010 of a 14-year-old boy, who is the second person to have accused him of rape AFP, ATHENS The former artistic director of the National Theatre of Greece was on Saturday arrested over allegations of rape against minors, amid a belated #MeToo awakening. Dimitris Lignadis, a renowned actor and director, faces accusations of serial ra...

Greek ex-national theatre chief accused of rape

Greeces culture minister on Friday called for an investigation into a groundswell of sex abuse claims against prominent artists, part of a belated #MeToo awakening in the country. Several actresses and actors have stepped forward in recent weeks to decry sexual abuse, sexual harassment and bullying ..

Ευρωκίνηση 2/17/2021 The National Herald      ATHENS -- Coming hot on the heels of a former Olympic sailing champion alleging she was raped by a federation official, Greeces #MeToo movement has spread to the arts world where a barrage of similar claims are being made. Many famous actors and directors have been accused of harassment or assault and removed from their posts, some complaining of a near witch hunt like campaign targeting people with anonymous sources. In a feature, T...

Dozens of actors have accused some of the nation’s best-known performers and directors of sexual harassment and abuse, leading to several high-profile dismissals and resignations.