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Greece Strengthens Cultural Ties with India and Lithuania

Greece is taking steps to strengthen its bilateral cultural relations with India and Lithuania.

Elefsina Officially Named European Capital of Culture for 2023

Elefsina, Veszprém-Balaton and Timisoara officially received their 2023 European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) titles during a handover event in Athens.

Athens New Year’s Celebrations Get the Spotlight on CNN

The city of Athens welcomed 2023 with an audiovisual show full of music and fireworks that was broadcast through CNN around the world.

Woo Suites: Aria Opens New Boutique Hotel in Athens Center

Aria Hotels, the family–owned chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has added Woo Suites in central Athens to its portfolio.

Pope Francis Returns Parthenon Fragments to Greece

Pope Francis has decided to return three Parthenon fragments, currently housed at Vatican's Gregoriano Profano Museum, to Greece.

Newel Hospitality Collection Opens Hotel in Metaxourgeio, Athens

The Newel, a Greek hospitality brand that owns and operates aparthotels in the Greek capital, has opened its new property in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood in Athens.

Athens Among Europe’s Cheapest City Break Destinations for 2023

Condé Nast Traveller has included Athens as one of the cheapest and nicest European cities to visit in 2023.

Acropolis Museum Launches New Social and Educational Programs

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced new educational activities designed for schools and people of different backgrounds in Greece and abroad.

Acropolis in Athens Becomes Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors

A tactile route has been inaugurated at the Acropolis in Athens, as part of an action to make the monument accessible to visually impaired visitors.

Athens’ Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Top 10 of World’s Most Beautiful Theaters

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens has been hailed as one of 10 the most beautiful theaters in the world.

Strengthening Culture Ties with Greece Tops Agenda of US Assistant Secretary Satterfield

Fostering the cultural ties between the United States and Greece was on the agenda of US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield during her recent trip to Athens.

‘Stay in Athens’ by Mastercard Initiative Promotes Greek Capital for Travel in November

The third edition of the “Stay in Athens” by Mastercard initiative will run in November aiming to promote the Greek capital as an autumn city-break destination.

Free Entrance to Greek Museums, Sites on October 28 National Holiday

State-run museums, monuments and archaeological sites in Greece will offer free entrance to all on the ‘Ohi Day’ national public holiday on October 28.

Pagrati, Athens, Hailed as One of the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods

Time Out magazine has included Pagrati in Athens on its list revealing the “51 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World”.

Greece Gets Over 30 Nominations at World Travel Awards 2022 – Vote Now!

Greek destinations, hotels and organizations have received more than 30 nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2022.

Open Air Athens: New Video Promotes Outdoor Experiences to Enjoy in the Greek Capital

A new video promoting the outdoor experiences one can enjoy in Athens has been released by Marketing Greece and AEGEAN Airlines.

Historic Ultrarace Spartathlon Brings Hundreds of Athletes to Greece

Hundreds of athletes from across the globe set off from the foot of the Acropolis in Athens on September 30 to run 245km to Sparta in the Peloponnese for the 40th Spartathlon.

Attica Region is Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022

The Region of Attica was named Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony.

Ultra-runners to Set Off for the 40th Spartathlon from the Acropolis on Friday

Nearly 400 super athletes from across the globe will set off from Athens on September 30 to run 246km to the Peloponnesian town of Sparta for this year’s “Spartathlon” ultra marathon.

Culture Ministry Tables Plan for Conservation of Athens Acropolis Walls

The Greek Culture Ministry has presented a comprehensive plan for restoration projects on the Acropolis in Athens to protect and showcase the UNESCO World Heritage site and enhance the visitor experience.