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Sophocles Greek Tragedy ‘Antigone’ to be Performed at Mandala Theatre in Nepal
Starting this Friday, Sophocles’ classic tragedy "Antigone" will be staged in the Nepali language at the Mandala Theatre.
The Mandala Theatre's performance of the Greek play which was written before 441 BC is much-anticipated and the production will add some...
Greek News
Metropolitan Athenagoras Makes Historical Trip to Jamaica
In a historical gesture, Metropolitan Archbishop Athenagoras will be taking a four-day trip to Jamaica, making him the first of a Metropolitan Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church to visit Jamaica.
The Metropolitan Archbishop Athenagoras currently serves as the Ruling Hierarch...
Greek News
A Greek Techy Is Part of the Google Japan Team Improving Maps App
The internationally composed Google Japan unit is always looking for the latest trends and advances in technology. Recently, five techies on the team -- a Greek, a Thai, a Mexican, and 2 Japanese -- have put their focus towards...
Greek News
Egypt: Gunmen Attacks Bus Transporting Coptic Christians, Kills At Least 26
A bus transporting Coptic Christians to a monastery in Egypt was attacked by an armed gunmen, killing at least 26 people and injuring 27 more, NPR's Jane Arraf has reported. This is the latest attack against Coptic Christians in...
Greek News
Bangladesh Government Removes Statue Of Greek Goddess Following Protests by Islamist Groups
A sculpture of the Greek goddess Themis, the goddess of justice, stood proudly in Bangladesh for only 6 months before being removed due to protestors of Islamist groups who claimed that the statue hurt the sentiments of Muslims. The...
Art
‘Uno y Mil Gernikas’ Exhibition in Argentina Displays the Innocent Victims of War, Past and Present
An exhibit called Uno y Mil Gernikas in Argentina showing the innocent victims of war is on display at the Museo de la Ciudad, Rosario’s City Museum.
Although the exhibition focuses on 80th anniversary of Gernika’s bombing, it also displays images...
Africa
The Resurrection of the Lord Orthodox Cathedral Church Celebrates a New Cathedral in Lagos, Nigeria
On Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord Orthodox Cathedral Church opened a new cathedral in Lagos, Nigeria. The Church held a service by the Archbishop of Orthodox Archdiocese of Nigeria, Alexander Gianniris, to commemorate the event.
Gianniris' gave a service which...
Greek News
Local Greek Community Celebrates Easter With Unique Epitaphios Liturgy in Seoul, South Korea (video)
Greek communities around the world are celebrating the Orthodox Easter holiday in traditional ways. Greek Reporter was live from Seoul, South Korea where the unique Epitaphios liturgy recited in the Korean language was attended by locals and Seoul's Greek...
Greek news
Greek PM in Jerusalem for the Completion of the Tomb of Jesus Restoration Works
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is in Jerusalem for the completion of the restoration of the tomb of Jesus, which is ready to receive worshippers for Easter.
A Greek restoration team from the National Technical University of Athens is responsible...
Greek News
Chinese Subway Passengers Catch Blunders in Mural Depicting Athens in Turkey
Chinese subway passengers using the subway Line 3 in Xian in Shaanxi province in northern China have recently had a lot to say about the artwork adorning the walls at the newly opened subway line.
It appears the mural's artists...