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‘All Athens is a Stage’: 35-day Festival, 59 Events with Free Entrance

The city of Athens for 35 days will transform into one big stage to host theater and music events for all in a number of locations throughout the city.

Posted On 29 Jun 2023

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Athens Photo Festival 2022: Entry Deadline Extended

The Athens Photo Festival 2022 has extended the deadline for the submission of works by artists and photographers until March 25.

Posted On 21 Mar 2022

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Athens Airport Hosts ‘Dress Like a Greek’ Exhibition

Athens Airport and the Benaki Museum present an exhibition dedicated to the official costumes introduced in Greece after the 1821 Greek War of Independence.

Posted On 20 Aug 2021

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Greece Extends Period for Museum Loans

A bill amendment tabled in parliament will give Greek museums the right to loan moveable art works to international entities for up to 50 years.

Posted On 11 Dec 2020

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Polismata Private Residences: Homeric Retreats in Kardamyli by Aria Hotels

Aria Hotels invites travelers to visit the Peloponnese and spend their summer holidays at its Polismata Private Residences in the area of Kardamyli.

Posted On 15 Jul 2020

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Aria Hotels Adds Traditional Kardamyli Guest House to Portfolio

Aria Hotels has expanded its portfolio of properties with the addition of Salvia, a traditional guest house located in the Peloponnese.

Posted On 25 Jun 2020

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Benaki Museum’s Toys on Display at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is hosting an exhibition of toys from the collection of the Benaki Toy Museum.

Posted On 05 Mar 2020

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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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The Guardian Explores Athens

Athens’ sites of interest, hotels, bars and restaurants are featured in an extensive article, recently published in the online edition of The Guardian.

Posted On 29 Aug 2018

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Book Illustration by Nikos Hatzikyriakos-Ghikas. Photo Source: Costa Navarino

‘When Pictures Paint a Thousand Words’ – Benaki Art Exhibition at AIA and Costa Navarino

Athens International Airport, Costa Navarino and the Benaki Museum have joined forces to exhibit works of renowned Greek artist Nikos Hatzikyriakos-Ghikas.

Posted On 12 Jun 2018

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Greek President Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles at Royal Reception

Taking the opportunity on occasion of Prince Charles’ visit to Athens, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos reiterated Greece’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

Posted On 10 May 2018

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Prince of Wales, Charles, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles. Photo Source: @The Royal Family

Greece Ready to Welcome Royal Pair Charles and Camilla

The Prince of Wales, Charles, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be arriving in Athens on Wednesday.

Posted On 08 May 2018

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The residence of Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor in Kardamyli.

Aria Hotels, Benaki Museum to Operate Leigh Fermor Property as Guest House

Aria Hotels and the Benaki Museum will operate the house of Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor, in Kardamyli, as a guest house as of 2020.

Posted On 22 Mar 2018

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Ioannis Lambros, Panoramic view of Athens with the Acropolis in background, 1960

AIA Hosts ‘Images of Athens’ Exhibition from Benaki Museum

Athens International Airport (AIA) is hosting an exhibition titled “Images of Athens from Benaki Museum’s Photographic Archives” until July 15.

Posted On 19 Mar 2018

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Fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Photo Source: @Jean Paul Gaultier.

Gaultier to Donate Show Proceeds to Benaki Museum in Greece

Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier will be donating the proceeds from a special presentation of his creations to the Benaki Museum in Greece.

Posted On 28 Nov 2017

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Costa Navarino Cultural Event Connects Tradition and Fashion

Hand-made fashion creations and traditional costumes were presented during an event titled, “Under the spell of Greek costume”, recently held at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Posted On 26 Oct 2017

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Costa Navarino Hosts ‘Cultural Weekend’ on Fashion and Tradition

Costa Navarino, located in Messinia in the Peloponnese, on October 20-22 will host a “Cultural Weekend” dedicated to fashion and tradition.

Posted On 26 Sep 2017

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Greece Marks International Museum Day with Free Admission, Events

Museums across Greece celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 with free admission and events, in efforts to raise awareness about their significance.

Posted On 17 May 2017

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