Gr2me.03. Unveiling a new redesign
By Theo Kalomirakis A year ago, when we issued the second redesign of gr2me, our goal was to emphasize our gr2me Productions, short videos by Greek directors, and our stories about Travel, Food & Drinks, People and History. This decision, which had to do with featuring only original material, impacted videos by prestigious organizations such […]
“E.O.T (Hello Greece)”
A Generational Anthem by SERGIAN By Maro Angelopoulou Serafeim Giannakopoulos – drummer and founding member of the globally acclaimed Greek band Planet of Zeus – steps into a new artistic chapter with his first Greek-language solo release under the name Sergian. His debut single, “E.O.T (Hello Greece),” emerges as an anthem for dreamers across four […]
The Journey to Cinema
Teaching and Journeying with Children By Matthaios Frantzeskakis, Chania Film Festival director When the lights go out, the journey begins. And the journey is unique each time. Cinema is magical and the journey is unparalleled, especially when the artistic and creative planets align… Cinema, besides being magical, is always and especially influential. From the beginning […]
Marinella
The Voice That Shaped Greek Music and Culture Greece is mourning the passing of the legendary singer Marinella, who collapsed on the stage of Herod Atticus mid-performance a year and a half ago and never regained consciousness. Born Kyriaki Papadopoulou in Thessaloniki, in 1938 Marinela helped define the course of modern Greek music. Her passing […]
Heroes of BPAN
A Story of Love, Strength and Hope By Michalis Kouziakis Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Michalis Kouziakis. I am from Kozani, husband to Paschalia and father of three children, Vasiliki, Sebastian and Maria. I am also a co-founder of the association “Heroes of BPAN.” BPAN is an extremely rare genetic disorder […]
The Boy: An Urban Poet of Athens
By Maro Angelopoulou Some artists seem inseparable from the cities they inhabit. For Alexandros Voulgaris — better known as The Boy — Athens is not simply a backdrop but a living presence, a restless emotional landscape that runs through his music and films. Born in Athens in 1981, Voulgaris has built a singular artistic universe […]
Alkinoos Ioannidis Live in the UK
By Maro Angelopoulou In March 2026, Alkinoos Ioannidis returns to the United Kingdom for three concerts that unfold as open musical encounters rather than fixed performances. Across Manchester, Edinburgh, and London, these nights invite the audience into a space where songs are revisited, reshaped, and allowed to evolve in real time. 11 March — Band […]
From Silicon Valley to Greece
Greg Mandanis on Plaiwrite, podcast IP, and why audio is the smartest place to test stories today By Katerina Florous Greg Mandanis is the founder of Plaiwrite, a one-stop-shop online podcasting studio that helps screenwriters turn feature screenplays into green-lit podcast productions. With nearly 30 years in software, media, and telecom, including roles at Disney […]
Digital Nomads in Greece: Mediterranean Dream or Economic Strain?
By Katerina Florous Greece’s crystalline seas, sun-washed cafés and ancient ruins have never been more than postcard scenery. But today, they are the backdrop to a new chapter of global work life — one where remote workers, tethered only to Wi-Fi and time zones, are reshaping communities from Athens to Syros. For years, Greece was […]
Akylas Shakes Up Eurovision 2026 with “Ferto”
By Maro Angelopoulou Akylas is stepping onto the Eurovision 2026 stage determined to make an impact. His electro-pop anthem “Ferto” quickly became a standout favorite, surpassing 2 million YouTube views even before its official presentation at the First Semi-Final. Now officially released by Minos EMI, A Universal Music Company, the track blends infectious rhythm, explosive […]