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Lakis Halkias, Singer of Greek Folk and Popular Music, Dies at 82
The Ioannina-born singer spent four years in the United States and Canada during a career that ranged from Epirote folk music and rebetiko to laiko and Greek art song.
Pyrros Dimas Is Still Lifting for Greece
Pyrros Dimas’ new role as IWF Weightlifting Ambassador returns him to the sport that made him a Greek icon, where Olympic memory, Greek identity, and weightlifting’s future meet.
Hells Angels in Greece: Why a Biker Rally Became a Security Story
A Hells Angels rally near Igoumenitsa brought tourism, arrests, police attention, and deeper questions about the club’s growing presence in Greece.
A Fee for the Soul of Zagori
Zagori’s new “culture fee” may sound like progress, but in Greece, even good ideas can stumble under paperwork.
Today in History: The Fall of Souli, December 16, 1803
On this day in 1803, Souli fell to Ali Pasha after centuries of resistance. Its final battles and the tragedy at Zalongo became defining moments on the road to 1821.
The Clarinet That Spoke for Epirus: Melbourne’s Greek Youth to Honor Petroloukas Halkias
Melbourne’s Greek youth will honor Petroloukas Halkias, the legendary clarinetist of Epirus, with a tribute concert on October 12, celebrating his enduring influence on Greek traditional music.
Ioannina: The Unexplored Gem of Epirus Region and the Lasting Legacy of the Late Mayor
Ioannina, the capital of the Epirus Region in Greece, has been a burgeoning hot spot for tourism in recent years, especially from Israel. Much of this can be credited to the late Mayor, Moses Elisaf,…
