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July Teaser Video for Upcoming World’s 1st Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

In anticipation of the world premiere of "Drops of Breath" in Greece, the first underwater dance-visual performance in the heart of the Mediterranean sea, organizers have released the July teaser video.

#SeeYouInGreece: Hollywood Celebs in Hashtag Campaign to Support Greece

News website Greek Reporter recently launched a hashtag campaign to support Greece that includes a video of supportive statements on the country, made by some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Two-Week Summer Festival Kicks Off at Athens’ National Archaeological Museum

A two-week festival will kick off on Thursday, July 16, at the courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and offer Athenians and city visitors a series of free concerts, theater and dance performances and movie screenings.

Patmos Film Festival Still Going Strong, Kicks Off on July 23

The 5th International Film Festival of Patmos (IFFP) kicks off on July 23 with some of the finest cinematic offerings as well as workshops and masterclasses.

Yes! Hotels Supports Greek Tourism Via Social Media Campaign

YES! Hotels Group has launched a social media campaign to promote the values and virtues of Athens and Greece to countries abroad.

Runners from All Over the World to Support Greece Through 2015 ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ Event

Thousands of runners from abroad, who have already registered or keep registering over the last days, have stated that they now have "one more reason" to be in Athens in November: to prove their support and confidence towards a country that has been suffering an unprecedented crisis.

Video: Welcome to ‘Life on Ios’

The first video from the ‪#‎LifeOnIos, a creative social media campaign launched to show the other side of the famous party island of Ios, recently went viral on social media channels.

Syros School Children Step in as Tour Guides

School children on the Cycladic isle of Syros are stepping in as tour guides, welcoming visitors to their island and showing off its major attractions as part of an innovative municipal learning program.

Hospitality Forum & Awards Pave Future for Greek Tourism

With over 250 participants, this year’s Hospitality Forum & Awards, organized last month by Ethos Media events and Hrima magazine, laid the groundwork for tourism to work as a driver of economic growth by indicating funding solutions.

ABTA Urges Travel Professionals to Attend its Convention in Greece

The chairman of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), Noel Josephides, on Wednesday urged travel professionals to book to attend its next travel convention which will be hosted in Greece.

Travel Agency Body Chiefs to Meet in Basque Country in November

The heads of the trade bodies representing travel agencies worldwide will meet in Euskadi, Basque Country, on November 4-6, for the 3rd Summit of Travel Agencies Associations.

Ancient Rhodes Treasures on Show at the Louvre, Come Home

Following a successful run at the Louvre Museum, a section of the Rhodian archaeological exhibit “Rhodes: A Greek Island and Gateway to the East” will be coming home.

‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running’: Athletes Prepare to Discover Their Limits!

Professional and amateur athletes are getting ready to run and discover their limits at the "The North Face Zagori Mountain Running" on July 24-26.

TBG Celebrates Six Months of Travel Blogging Teamwork

The members of the first network of Greece-based travel bloggers recently gathered at Athens and celebrated six months of teamwork.

Leonidio ‘Melitzazz’ Fest Combines Food and Fun

The annual Melitzazz Festival in the traditional village of Leonidio, in the Peloponnese, is once again preparing its famed eggplant delicacies to be served alongside a series music and arts events taking place throughout the town on July 1-5.

Paros International Archaeology Meet Reveals New Finds, Research

For the first time, archaeologists working on excavations at three ancient Paros colonies presented the results of excavations and studies during the 4th International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades, which took place in Paroikia, earlier this month.

Young Sailors to Take Spetses by Storm in 1st National Bug Championship

Pint-sized boats known as “Bugs” will be sailing the waters of Spetses on July 9-12, during the 1st National Bug Championship aimed at promoting sports among the young, fair play, sportsmanship and seamanship.

Athens “Runs to the Future” on Tuesday, June 23

On Tuesday, June 23, on the occasion of the Olympic Day, the city of Athens “runs to the future”, participating in an evening race that is part of the 4-day “Light up the Night” events that are taking place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

First Loutraki Fest Welcomes Summer with Song and Dance

The seaside resort town of Loutraki near Corinth welcomes the summer in true artsy style with dozens of concerts and events taking place at some of the city’s most interesting locations during the 1st Loutraki Festival.

New Athens Business Council to Boost Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis announced the establishment of a business council aimed at boosting investment during the municipality’s 1st Development Conference held at the Zappeion Megaro on Thursday.