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Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki: Top Services for Both Corporate and Leisure Travelers

Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki offers exclusive services to suit the needs of each guest that is visiting the northern Greek city for either business or leisure.

Posted On 03 Nov 2020

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Restoration of Greece’s Philippi Site Proceeds as Planned

Restoration works budgeted at 3.7 million euros at the UNESCO World Heritage of Philippi in Northern Greece, are moving ahead as scheduled.

Posted On 23 Jun 2020

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Greece to Propose Epirus’ Zagori Villages as UNESCO Heritage Site

The Greek Culture Ministry will prepare a preliminary file for the inclusion of the northern Epirus region of Zagori on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Posted On 11 Feb 2020

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Ολοκληρώθηκε το 17ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο για τον Πολιτισμό και τον Τουρισμό – ΥΠΕΡΙΑ 2019

Με επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκαν οι εργασίες του 17ου Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου για τον Πολιτισμό και τον Τουρισμό - ΥΠΕΡΙΑ 2019 στην Αμοργό.

Posted On 15 Nov 2019

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Athens Gets its Own ‘Tree’ for World Peace

Athens has unveiled its own “Tree of Peace”, a landmark sculpture created by UNESCO Special Envoy for Cultural Diplomacy Hedva Ser, with the aim to pass on the message of world peace.

Posted On 23 Sep 2019

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Amorgos’ ‘Yperia 2019’ Convention to Focus on Culture, Sustainable Tourism

Issues related to tourism, culture and the environment will be discussed during the 17th Amorgos Convention of Culture & Tourism - “Yperia 2019” in October.

Posted On 10 Apr 2019

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Athens Airport Invites All to a ‘Book Before the Flight’

Actively participating in the Athens World Book Capital events, Athens International Airport invites all travelers to indulge in a “Book Before the Flight”.

Posted On 15 Mar 2019

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Photo source: Culture Ministry / Bestefanos Rapanis, ANA

Spinalonga Vies for Spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The islet of Spinalonga, northeastern Crete, will officially be competing for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list.

Posted On 30 Jan 2019

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Castle ruins in Ireland - Intagible cultural heritage monument. Photo Source: https://europa.eu/cultural-heritage

Commission Promoting Cultural Heritage for Cohesive, Resilient Europe

The European Commission has announced the first-ever "European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage" aimed at safeguarding and promoting Europe's cultural heritage.

Posted On 10 Dec 2018

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Mount Athos, Simonopetra Monastery. Photo Source: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas

Cultural Tourism Key to Sustaining Communities, Safeguarding Heritage

A clear and strong link between tourism, culture and local community stakeholders is essential, according to the UNWTO and UNESCO.

Posted On 07 Dec 2018

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Rhodes' Medieval City. Photo © Maria Paravantes

Authorities Lay Groundwork for Protection of Rhodes’ Medieval City

A memorandum of cooperation for the protection and conservation of Rhodes' Medieval City was recently signed between ministry and local officials.

Posted On 07 Nov 2018

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Athens Hosts Discussion on Airbnb Phenomenon in Europe

Ways to regulate the home sharing market and deal with the issue of overtourism in European cities were discussed between the mayors of Athens, Santorini and Florence.

Posted On 23 Oct 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Photo Source: @SEKV-Association of Greek Publishers & Booksellers

Athens’ 47th Book Fest Kicks Off at Zappeion

The 47th Book Festival kicks off at Zappeion on Friday, August 31, as Athens continues to celebrate World Book Capital 2018.

Posted On 28 Aug 2018

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Archaeological Site of Philippi: The Theater. Photo Source: https://whc.unesco.org © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports / Achilleas Savvopoulos

Greece’s Ancient Philippi Set for Restoration, Upgrade Works

The Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace has allocated 2.3 million euros for restoration and upgrade works at the archaeological site of Philippi, Northern Greece.

Posted On 24 May 2018

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Athens Now a Reader’s Delight as World Book Capital 2018

Athens has officially stepped in as World Book Capital 2018 and is inviting residents and visitors to grab a book and participate in a number of events across the city.

Posted On 24 Apr 2018

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Athens Evolves into City Break Favorite, Tourist Flows Rise

Tourist flows to Athens are on the rise with the Greek capital establishing itself as one of Southeastern Europe’s favorite city break destinations, according to Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis.

Posted On 23 Apr 2018

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Athens Steps in as World Book Capital 2018

Athens is set to become a reader’s paradise as of April 23, when it steps in as World Book Capital for 2018, during a special inauguration event at the Acropolis Museum.

Posted On 19 Apr 2018

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Nobel Winner Herta Müller in Athens Ahead of ‘World Book Capital’ 2018

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis welcomes Nobel Prize winner Herta Müller to the Greek capital this week ahead of the city’s role as World Book Capital 2018.

Posted On 20 Mar 2018

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Region of Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou

Greek Culture Minister Visits Crete, Discusses Projects, Funding

Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou met with Crete governor Stavros Arnaoutakis to discuss issues related the region's archaeological sites and ways to secure funding.

Posted On 01 Feb 2018

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