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Athens City Festival 2023 Launches Open Call for Second Edition

Local businesses in the Greek capital that have a focus on culture, entertainment and gastronomy are invited to participate in this year’s Athens City Festival.

Athens Hosts Outdoor Exhibitions in Memory of the Holocaust Victims

A double outdoor photo exhibition, held in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, is being held in Athens.

Fifteen Stolen Artifacts to Return to Greece from Switzerland

Fifteen ancient artifacts, including figurines and pots, will be repatriated to Greece, following a Swiss court ruling on illegal trafficking.

Europa Nostra: Greece’s ‘Konaki’ Mansion on Most Endangered Sites 2023 Shortlist

The Mansion (“Konaki”) of Gidas, near Thessaloniki, is among the 11 European heritage sites shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program 2023.

Athens’ Syntagma Metro Station to Host Asia Minor Catastrophe Tribute

An audiovisual tribute commemorating 100 years since the Asia Minor catastrophe will open at the multi-purpose hall at the Syntagma Square metro station in Athens.

Greek Tourism Market Size to Double by 2032, Says Report

The Greek tourism market is expected to double its worth and reach a size of US$ 548.0 Million by 2032, according to a recent FMI report.

Vergina: Polycentric Museum of Aigai Opens its Doors

The Aigai Polycentric Museum’s main multiform building in Vergina, northern Greece, has opened its doors to the public.

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.

Central Macedonia’s Film Office Promotes Region at FOCUS Event in UK

International cinema and TV professionals were recently informed on how big productions can be supported in Central Macedonia through the Region’s established Film Office.

Central Greece Aiming to Host More Sports Tourism Events, Attract Film Productions

The 2023 tourism promotion plan of Central Greece will focus on attracting more sports events and film productions to the region.

Thessaly Includes Promotion of Culture and Wine in 2023 Tourism Program

Thessaly’s cultural sites and local wines will play a big part in the 2023 tourism promotion program of the northern Greece region.

Volunteers Wanted for ‘Beyond Borders’ Film Festival of Castellorizo

The organizer of the “Beyond Borders” International Documentary Film Festival of Castellorizo is looking for people to help out in the festival’s 8th edition in August 2023.

Region of Crete Puts Aside €1.5m for Tourism Support, Promotion

The Region of Crete’s budget for 2023 includes the amount of 1.5 million euros for the support of the island’s new tourism promotional program.

Maria Callas’ 100th Birth Anniversary Enters UNESCO’s List

The centennial anniversary of Greek soprano Maria Kallas’ birth will be included on UNESCO’s celebratory list of anniversaries for 2023.

Athens’ Acropolis Museum Announces Events for Holiday Season

The Acropolis Museum is inviting Athens' residents and visitors to experience the upcoming holiday season by taking part in a number of festive events.

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.

Eastern Halkidiki Travel Packages Introduced to Polish Tour Operators

Polish tour operators were introduced to the diverse travel packages for holidays in Eastern Halkidiki, Northern Greece.

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.

Thessaloniki Promoted to Israeli Market as Ideal City Break, Gastronomy Destination

A group of Israeli journalists recently had the chance to discover all that Thessaloniki, Greece, has to offer as a city break and gastronomy destination.