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Summer 2022: Three Takeaways from Clio Muse Tours

With the 2022 summer period officially over, Clio Muse Tours shares three key takeaways from its experience, after two years of limitations and challenges due to Covid-19.

Greece Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Events Countrywide

Greece is welcoming this month’s full moon on Friday with a series of free events at sites, museums and landmarks.

‘London Times’ Readers: Give the Parthenon Marbles Back to Greece

“Should the Elgin (Parthenon) Marbles be given back to Greece?“ Well, yes, says the British public, according to a recent poll among ‘The Times’ and ‘Sunday Times’ readers.

Greece Expecting More Than 1 Million Visitors in First Week of August

Greece is expecting more than one million visitors in the first week of August reflecting a strong rebound of the tourism sector.

Greece Hopes ‘Fagan Fragment’ Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.

Google Includes Monemvasia Among its 8 ‘Most Loved’ Street View Images

The Greek town of Monemvasia is included among Google's eight “most loved” images of its Street View service.

Greece Sends Loud Message with ‘Reunite Parthenon’ Stamp Series

Greek postal service ELTA has released a commemorative series of stamps featuring the illegally removed parts of the Parthenon, in efforts to raise awareness for the return of the ancient sculptures to Athens.

UNESCO Committee Calls on Greece – UK to Resolve Parthenon Marbles Issue

UNESCO has once again called on Greece and the UK to intensify efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute concerning the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.

Study: Five of Europe’s Best Rooftop Bars are in Greece

Five of Europe’s best rooftop bars can be found in Athens and on Santorini in Greece, according to a study released by entertainment site MrQ.

This is Athens City Festival: Over 100 Activities for Greeks and Visitors

The “This is Athens City Festival” will open in the Greek capital in May with over 100 activities focusing on culture, entertainment, gastronomy and sports.

Athens Marks Easter with 1st Sacred Music Festival 

Athens welcomes Holy Week and Easter with the launch of the 1st Sacred Music Festival featuring dozens of events at museums, archaeological sites, churches, and squares.

Greece – US Expand Cooperation in Tourism Ahead of New Season

Greece and the US have signed a MoU that foresees the enhancement of bilateral cooperation in tourism aimed at boosting trade in travel services.

BoG: Greece Travel Receipts Recoup 58.6% of Pre-pandemic Levels

Greece’s tourism-related revenues in 2021 recovered 58.6% of pre-Covid-19 levels amounting to 10.6 billion euros, according to Bank of Greece data.

Feel the Difference – Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens

If you’re wondering where to stay in Athens to seamlessly explore the city and experience top notch Greek hospitality, then you are looking for the Radisson Blu Park Hotel!

Greece Holds Talks with Italy for Parthenon Frieze Fragment to Stay in Athens

Greece and Italy continue discussions on the permanent return of a Parthenon fragment, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, to Athens.

Chef Yiannis Lucacos Leads New Restaurant of IVIS 4 Hotel in Athens

The IVIS 4 Boutique Hotel in Psyrri, near the center of Athens, has joined forces with Greek Chef Yiannis Lucacos for the menu of its new restaurant.

Greece and Serbia Agree to Reaffirm Cultural Ties

Greece and Serbia are further strengthening traditional relations through a series of bilateral agreements in the area of culture.

Poll: Greece Among Top 10 European Destinations for Source Markets

Greece is in the top 10 European destinations of choice for travelers coming from key source markets, an INSETE study found.

Greece to Receive Parthenon Frieze Fragment from Italy

A fragment of the Parthenon frieze will be returned to Greece from a museum collection in Italy, under a long-term loan agreement.

Most Accessible Routes in Athens for People With Disabilities Now Online

The Municipality of Athens has launched a new online guide that shows the Greek capital’s most accessible routes for people with disabilities.