The riddle of the Sphinx plays out in the plot of Oedipus, notably in a scene near the end where the truth finally comes out. Two key figures from Oedipus’ childhood are interviewed: the Theban shepherd, who was supposed to kill baby Oedipus but did not; and the Corinthian messenger to whom he handed over the mutilated child. The Theban shepherd is living proof that the riddle of the Sphinx is difficult, because this man cannot recognize anyone: not the Corinthian, whom he last saw when he was young, and certainly not Oedipus, a baby with whom he had a…
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Greek store opening hours will be extended from Tuesday to make it easier for people to shop before Christmas, ANA reports.The Athens Commercial Association has proposed the following opening hours for stores in the capital for the 2023 Christmas holidays.Since December 12, the association has proposed that stores remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The stores will also be open on Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., December 17, 24 and 31. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in…
Three Americans of Greek origin star in a new episode of the popular American series “Finding your Roots,” searching for the history of their Greek ancestors. Actress Tina Fey, comedian and author David Sedaris and journalist and presenter George Stephanopoulos speak with pride about their Greek heritage, but thanks to the show they had the opportunity to learn more about their ancestors and their life in Greece. Viewers had the opportunity to discover the details of their genealogy with them for the first time! Presenter Henry Louis Gates Jr, with his research team, spoke with relatives, genealogists helped track records,…
Bilateral policy and economic cooperation between Greece and Egypt, as well as their shared vision of peace, growth and prosperity in the region, should serve as an example to follow, the Minister of Affairs said on Wednesday Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis in a press release, following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart. His Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo. Gerapetritis highlighted the close cooperation between the two countries and noted that this is his third visit to Egypt as Greek Foreign Minister. He stressed that strategic cooperation between the two countries is deeply rooted in strong historical ties. The two…
September 22, 2021 Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens As delivered Thank you very much, Minister Mendoni, for these generous and truly warm remarks. Distinguished guests and colleagues, I am very pleased that we have completed the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Protection of Cultural Heritage between the United States and Greece. Minister Mendoni, I am particularly pleased to sign this renewal with you, since you were also our counterpart when the Greek government and the US government first concluded this agreement ten years ago, in July 2011. And I cannot imagine a better setting for us to…
SOMERSET – A vendor gives a bar of olive oil soap to an ancient Greek history professor.A baker named Dionysus prepares 200 extra loaves of bread to feed fleeing Syrian refugees.From small gestures of kindness towards a stranger to the bravery and courage of the proud Greek people and their Prime Minister to say “oxi” or “no” to Mussolini’s Axis when asked to stand. 75 years ago are all examples of “philotimo,” wrote Somerset Berkley Regional High School sophomore Casey Arruda. “Philotimo” is a Greek name that roughly translates to “love of honor.”These words were part of her winning scholarship…
Growing up without an identity and struggling daily to survive is the origin story of basketball Super star Giannis Antetokounmpo. His parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, emigrated to Greece from Nigeria. Their immigrant status made it difficult to find stable employment, and without stable employment they could not be named Greek citizens, trapping them in a vicious circle. Their situation ultimately led them to poverty. Providing money and food for the family became their collective goal. In a interview with ESPNGiannis Antetokounmpo reflected on his childhood: “I had been selling things since I could remember, since I was six or…
The Hellenic-American Cultural Foundation (HACF) presents a lecture with American University President Sylvia Mathews Burwell on life in public service on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m., at the University Club, 1 West 54th Street in New York. HACF is honored to have Sylvia Mathews Burwell as the fourth speaker in its Peter T. Kourides Lecture Series, which was created to recognize the importance of the contributions of Greek Americans to public service and civil society. Sylvia Mathews Burwell was named the 15th president of American University and is the first woman to hold the position. Under his leadership, American…
The archaeological site of ancient Nemea will become the second heritage attraction in Greece to receive the EU heritage label, the Culture Ministry announced on Friday. ekathimerini.com reports. The official awards ceremony will take place on June 13 in Brussels. Located near the city of Corinth, Nemea is steeped in ancient history. Nemea hosted Panhellenic sporting games in ancient times, which have been revived in modern times. The 2,300-year-old Temple of Zeus sits next to a trail and museum built on the site. “The inclusion of the archaeological site of Nemea on the list of the European Heritage Label constitutes…
Stores are scheduled to open on Sunday, January 21 due to winter sales in Greece, ANA reports. Recommended store opening hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on main streets and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for shopping centers and department stores. Retailers described consumer footfall during the sales as “slow,” which Athens Professional Chamber Vice President Nikos Kougioumtsis attributed to the high cost of living and the fact that the sales started almost immediately after the holidays. “Rising food prices have reduced the income available for consumption and we see it in our cash registers,” Kougioumtsis said, adding that…