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Tasty Guide 2016: Vote for the Hilton’s ‘Galaxy Restaurant’

The rooftop Galaxy Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Athens hotel is participating in the Tasty Guide 2016 competition and is asking for your vote!

NY’s ‘League of Kitchens’ Taps into Immigrant Cooking Secrets

For one Greek in New York, homemade cooking went from the kitchen to the world thanks to “League of Kitchens”, an online group of home cooks from New York’s immigrant communities offering classes on the cuisines of Lebanon, India, Japan, Argentina, Trinidad, Uzbekistan and more.

Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume Sing Christmas Carols to Alt. Tourism Minister Kountoura

The Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume on Tuesday sang traditional Christmas carols to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura at the Tourism Ministry.

Vote for Kastri Bistro @ Tasty Guide 2016!

Kastri Bistro, the new gastronomy hot spot of Athens, is participating in the Tasty Guide 2016 competition, in the “High- end cuisine” category and is asking for your vote!

‘Celestyal’ Launches Global Facebook Competition to Win One of 16 Authentic 2016 Cruises

Celestyal Cruises is inviting all to play “Merry Greecemas” on Facebook and enter the drawing for one of 16 authentic 2016 cruises, including 7-, 4- and 3-day Aegean cruises and 7-day cruises around Cuba.

Santa Claus Sleds His Way to Athens’ Choco Factory

So Santa Claus is coming to town… and Athenians young and old will have the chance to combine seeing him with indulging in plenty of chocolate at the newly opened Choco Factory Museum at the Helexpo Center in Marousi.

Lookin’ a Lot Like Christmas at Athens Grande Bretagne & King George Hotels

It’s that time of the year again and the holiday festivities are in full swing at the city’s leading luxury hotels: the Grande Bretagne and its neighbor, the King George.

Hilton Athens to Hold Christmas Carols Event, Charity Bazaar

The Hilton Athens Hotel has dressed up its lobby with sparkling Christmas decorations and invites all to kick off the festive season with a special event on Wednesday, December 16.

German Embassy Athens Invites Kiddies to Take Part in Xmas Card Contest

In tune with the holiday spirit the German Embassy in Athens, in collaboration with Athinorama magazine, invites art-loving youngsters to participate in its Christmas card contest with the theme “The Sweets of Christmas”.

KLM to Hold ‘Welcome Flights’ on New Boeing 787 Dreamliner this Sunday

On Sunday, November 22, KLM will operate three unique Welcome Flights on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner named "Sunflower".

Balkan Swing Rhythms at Athens Airport this Friday

On Friday, November 20, the "Musicport" of Athens International Airport (AIA) will feature the nine-member music group Melios Balkana Mama and "swing" travellers and visitors "off their feet" with Balkan Swing rhythms.

Aegean Salutes Greek Airforce with Spectacular Show

Aegean Airlines paid tribute to the Greek Air Force on November 6, offering a group of 100 lucky passengers the chance to fly in an Airbus A320ceo accompanied by fighter jets conducting remarkable air acrobatics at the Tanagra Airbase, outside Athens.

Heraklion ‘Cake Pops’ its Way into Guinness Book of World Records

The Cretan port city of Heraklion made it into the Guinness Book of World Records last week, when some 1,034 people spent approximately two hours making 4,648 cake pops and then placing them in the longest line to date -- measuring 162.90 meters.

ABTA Members Party ‘Greek Style’ at Costa Navarino

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) went all out and gave British travel agents an event to remember at the host party held on the sidelines of the ABTA 2015 Travel Convention at Costa Navarino on Tuesday night.

‘Blue Athens Initiative’: Athens Airport Turns Blue in Honor of Democracy

Athens International Airport (AIA) on Tuesday turned blue in honor of democracy.

AEGEAN Teams Up With Hellenic Basketball Federation

AEGEAN officially announced its partnership with the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) during a special event held on Thursday, shortly before the Greek national basketball team departed for Croatian capital Zagreb for the official opening of Eurobasket 2015.

Hard Rock Athens Goes ‘Freddie for a Day’ Against AIDS

The Hard Rock Cafe in Athens invites all to “Freddie for a Day” on September 5, as part of its awareness raising campaign to collect funds for HIV/AIDS research carried out by the Mercury Phoenix Trust.

Heraklion Port Welcomes Cruise Ships in True Cretan Style

The Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) is extending true Cretan hospitality to the increasing number of cruise ships making their port of call there.

Creta Maris Gets Golden Thumbs Up

Creta Maris Beach Resort is winning over the crowds thanks to its quality, facilities and hospitality, as demonstrated by the positive reviews of over 1,000 visitors on TripAdvisor. The hotel celebrated the milestone with a party by the beach earlier this month.

EU Photo Competition: Europe in My Region

The European Commission wants to hear (and see!) how EU investments are being used throughout Europe and celebrate projects that are making a real difference to local communities.