Yorgos Mitropoulos
Culture news
Animasyros 2026: Greece looks to lead Europe's animation industry
Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries.
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Maria Callas and me: Christina Poulitsi pays tribute to opera star
For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.
Art
Intimate connections: Tilda Swinton on art and crucial collaborations
Actress Tilda Swinton's displays her art, recollections, personal items and more in a revealing exhibition at the Onassis Ready in Athens which is closely linked to eight key figures in her life from the world's of film and fashion.
Cinema
Smile you're on camera: Alexandra Matthaiou debuts new short at Cannes
The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices.
Culture news
Requiem for the End of Love spreads 90s nostalgia across Athens
The work by Dimitris Papaioannou and Giorgos Koumentakis completed 12 performances in Athens, attracting large audiences. Created in 1995 in memory of those lost to AIDS, the production is now preparing to travel to Paris for a 2027 presentation.
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