Tag Archives: dance

This is surreal Greece amid increase of Covid-19 and flu infections. The corridor leading to the ER of a big public hospital in Athens was turned into a venue of joy with live music and dance and thus while the facility was on emergency duty. Taken away by the sound …

Read More »

Ruling New Democracy officially withdrew its support to Attica Regional Governor Giorgos Patoulis on Monday morning. Ahead of the local elections in October, the press office of ND announced the deputy Defense Minister, Nikos Hardalias, as its candidate. Reason for Patoulis’ support withdrawal was a short video showing him relaxing …

Read More »

A once in a life time video from the life of a wild pigeon having fun on a chimney flue cap rotating by the force of the wind. The ‘dancing’ pigeon was captured by Andreas Papaevangelou who saw this rare opportunity offered by the animal kingdom, from his home in …

Read More »

Greece ‘s Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced the end of mini lockdown in regions classed as “red zones” due to increased Covid-19 infections as well as some more freedoms for the vaccinated citizens. The “red zone” areas will be marked on the country’s epidemiological Covid-Map so that citizens are informed …

Read More »

Yes to music in restaurants and entertainment facilities and wedding receptions but no dance, Deputy Development  Nikos Papathanasis said on Friday morning, just a day before the lifting of further restrictions goes into force. The minister told state broadcaster ERT that allowing music in restaurant and at receptions, in the …

Read More »

With folklore dance and water arches, locals welcomed tourists and cruise ships to the Greek islands. Shortly before 10 o’ clock on Friday morning, tug boats welcomes the first two cruise ships at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete. These are the “Silver Explorer” and the “Silver Moon” which …

Read More »

When restrictions prevent dancing due to coronavirus, reveler and impassioned Greeks are quick to find an alternative. A woman in Kavala used the opportunity for an excellent performance of Zeibekiko in the water, on the music of a live concert at a bar-restaurant above the beach. It was on Saturday …

Read More »

Away from the churches and amid strict lockdown restrictions, Greeks celebrated Jesus Resurrection on their balconies, holding white candles and watching thousands of fireworks illuminating the night sky. On Easter Sunday, they stayed at home enjoying the traditional Easter table in narrow family circle without relatives and friends. The government …

Read More »

A citizen in Palaio Faliro suburb of southern Athens turned his balcony into a disco on Saturday night, the sixth day of the lockdown in Greece. The creative man was armed with a wide repertoire of music choices and powerful loudspeakers. Neighbors came out on the balconies and joined the …

Read More »

Milwaukee Bucks player Thanasis Antetokounmpo used a rare opportunity to show off his dancing skills while in Paris. He met with French street performer Salif Gueye, a 22-year-old dancer performer who owes his fame solely to exposure on the internet. The two shared a precious moment. Thanasis asked Salif some …

Read More »

The visit of Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall on the island of Crete remains unforgettable both to the hosts as to the high guests. A month after the visit beginning of May, a letter from Clarence House arrived to the community of Archannes. Their Royal Highnesses thank the …

Read More »

They came, saw, danced and left. The village of Archanes was the last place the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited before leaving the island of Crete, concluding their 3-day official visit to Greece. Locals had already started with a slow Pentozali, the traditional Cretan dance, when …

Read More »