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Petrified Forest of Lesvos: The 8th Wonder of the World?

One of the most astonishing creations of nature, the Petrified Forest on the Greek island of Lesvos, is among the candidates for the “8th Wonder of the World” online contest.
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Europa Nostra To Hold 2013 European Heritage Congress In Athens

Members of Europa Nostra and other representatives of the ever-growing cultural heritage movement from all over Europe will meet next month in Athens, Greece, for Europa Nostra’s European Heritage Congress for 2013.
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ΞΕΕ: Στην Ανατολική Μακεδονία το 15ο Τοπικό Σύμφωνο Ελληνικού Πρωινού (ΤΣΕΠ)

Με γοργούς ρυθμούς προχωρά η υλοποίηση του προγράμματος «Ελληνικό Πρωινό» του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου της Ελλάδας, ενώ ήδη πλήθος ξενοδόχων εφαρμόζει το πρόγραμμα από την αρχή της φ...
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Acropolis Ranked Second Most Beautiful World Heritage Site By CNN

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, came in second after the Angkor site in Cambodia on a list composed recently by American news network CNN.
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Ethiopian Airlines To Begin Flights To Seoul

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will commence scheduled four weekly flights to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, the Republic of South Korea, effective 18 June 2013.
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Bird’s Eye Panoramic Photos Of The Acropolis Now Online

After uploading the breathtaking aerial photos of Oia, Santorini, last February, Airpano has now posted online its high resolution panoramic images of the Acropolis.
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Tours In Preveza-Arta Announced For Thursday, 18 April

The Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of Preveza-Arta has announced two tours for tomorrow, Thursday, 18 April, at selected archaeological sites of Preveza and Arta on the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites.
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Free Entrance This Evening At Acropolis Museum

On the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites on Thursday, 18 April, the Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced that entrance to the museum will be free for the public 5-8pm.

Santorini Promoted Worldwide Via Panoramic Aerial Images

Breathtaking high resolution panoramic aerial images of Oia, Santorini, have been launched online by renowned Russian group of photographers Airpano.

Dimitsana: The new Geo Routes cultural destination

Dimitsana, which recently joined the network of Geo Routes cultural expeditions under the auspices of the HNC UNESCO, has extended a warm welcome to a significant number of members from the Association of Chief Executive Officers in Greece.

Chalkidiki To Tour Europe Via Green Tourism Campaign

Chalkidiki will take part in the Greece Getting Greener (3G) promotional campaign designed for Greek hotels, accredited by the Green Key eco label program for 2012, and tour seven European countries to promote its “green” profile.

Expeditions To The “Other Side” Of Greece Presented

“Greece, with whatever difficulties, is still one of the most charismatic corners of the world, with colors, nature, history, culture, gastronomy, ancient values, but above all unique people, all of which creates a canvas that is not found elsewhere,” Gnomon Performance’s CEO...

Princess Cruises Annouces 2012 Europe Program

Princess Cruises passengers may have a hard time choosing among next summer’s array of Europe sailings as choices range from timeless cities of the Mediterranean, the splendor of Scandinavia and Russia and the intriguing ports of the continent’s northern reaches. Princess...

Amorgos Shines at Yperia 2011

Nearly 60 participants from different countries attended the ninth international conference of culture and tourism Yperia 2011 on Amorgos recently and took part in a four-day program filled with excursions, presentations, film projections and discussions.

Measures Announced To Revive Athens Center

Prime Minister George Papandreou chaired a Cabinet meeting last month after a week of street violence occurred in an Athens city district and announced a series of measures aimed to revamp the Greek capital’s historic center.

Culture Ministry Program Rejected By The Disabled

“Accessibility is a legal obligation and not a desired service,” the National Confederation of Disabled People said in a letter of protest to Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Geroulanos in March.

Authentic Local Greek Cuisine Attracts Tourists

The importance of the food experience for the traveler was focused on at the seventh International Meetings and Incentives Conference (IMIC), which took place last month at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center.

Austrian Tour Operators in Laconia

Some 25 Austrian tour operators and media members headed by Niko Papamike, representative of a Vienna-based tour operator, and Ioanna Rafalia, press and public relations officer of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in Austria, visited Gythio recently, hosted by...

Corfu Takes Action for Promotion in Japan

A recent independent survey conducted in Japan showed Corfu as the second most popular destination for Japanese tourists in 2007 amongst UNESCO world heritage site destinations. Japanese tourists are renowned for picking destinations from UNESCO's list of world heritage sites, of...

Acoustic Guides on Chios

Erytha Hotel & Resort on the island of Chios recently announced an innovation in its facilities as it is the first hotel in Greece to offer its guests the option of an acoustic tour of the island's key sites. When the resort opens this month guests may obtain the...