World Media on Greece - Lifestyle in 2008
Nick Nolte explores Greece's rugged nature in 'Arcadia Lost' (AFP, 07.10.08)
Locations include the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese, Mount Parnassos in central Greece and the River Mornos Reservoir where receding water levels brought a submerged village to light. Papamichael used to spend his holidays as a youth in the Arcadian town of Leonidio, near which there is a cave, where Nolte's character - based on a German vagrant- lived. Read more… |
Nick Nolte will be staring in "Arcadia Lost", a film shot in the mountains of Arcadia in the Peloponnese in Greece, directed by the Greek-American cinematographer
Athens extends its luxury scope (IHT, 05.10.08)
The Greek capital has slowly started to welcome international fashion brands. High -end labels can now be found in Athens, either in monobrand stores or in collaboration with recognized local fashion retailers. Athenians now have access to a lot of top brands like the citizens of every other capital. Moreover, the city's international character is becoming more and more attractive to tourists. Read more… |
Elis Kiss of International Herald Tribune, reports from Athens and explores the luxury side of the city.
Madonna takes in sightseeing in Greece (New! Magazine, 30.09.2008)
The Material Girl wrapped up the European leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour at the weekend with a concert in Athens, and she took a day off from her busy schedule on Sunday to take in a spot of sightseeing in the Greek capital with her children. Read more... See also: |
Pop superstar Madonna has taken a break from her gruelling world tour to enjoy a family day out in Greece. 
Europe's best rooftop bars (The Observer, 31.08.2008)
Athens, Corfu and Heraklion, Crete offer stylish rooftop venues for drinks, snacks, dinner or dancing under open skies with stunning city or sea views. Read more… |
Jane Dunford and Annabelle Thorpe reveal 30 of the best rooftop bars in Europe, including three in Greece.
Mamma Mia! Premieres in London
To create the enchanting -yet imaginary- island of Kalokairi, film shootings took place on the islands Skopelos, Skiathos and on Damouchari Beach in Pelion during August & September 2007. Most of the filming was done in Skopelos, were locations included Kastani beach, Agios Ioannis, Amaranto and Nisi Glisteri. For the world premiere of Mamma Mia!, London's Leicester Square was transformed into a star-studded Greek paradise, decorated with lemon trees and a Greek church which were fittingly bathed by the summer sun. The movie opens in Greece on July 3 and in theatres worldwide on July 18.
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In the Broadway smash-turned-big screen musical, Amanda Seyfried stars as a blushing bride who invites three men to the Greek island Kalokairi - all of whom could be her father! Meryl Streep stars as the mother of the bride, while Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard co-star as possible papas. The movie musical takes its music from hit '70s band ABBA.
Third for Greece in Eurovision
Born in New York in 1985 to Greek parents, Marie Carol (Kalomira) Sarantis studied viola and participated in various live shows of famous American artists.
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Greece came third in the 2008 Eurovision contest with upbeat pop song Secret Combination by Kalomira.
Greek Chic (TheStar.co.uk, 13.04.2008)
The flowing, graceful robes worn by the Ancient Greeks and their Goddesses are inspiring the current fashion scene. It's a look that is all about elegance and femininity. Stunning Greek-inspired gowns by Versace, Alberta Ferretti (pictured left) and the label everyone who is anyone is currently going crazy over, Marchesa, have graced the A-listers on many a red carpet in recent months. Read more... See also: |
It has travelled all the way from the shores of the Aegean sea... and the portals of time.
