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Greece Looks to Include Land Blessing Custom on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a file to UNESCO to include a traditional custom of blessing the bounty of the land on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

Posted On 19 Apr 2023

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Elefsina’s Archaeological Museum Reopens After Refurbishment

Elefsina's Archaeological Museum has reopened with a modernized approach that included audio-visual media and an upgraded presentation of its exhibits.

Posted On 24 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 12 Jan 2023

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GNTO Supports Elefsina’s 2023 Cultural Events Program

Aiming to promote Elefsina, West Attica, as a global and sustainable cultural destination, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will support the “Eleusis 2023” program of events.

Posted On 19 Dec 2022

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Elefsina European Cultural Capital 2023: Program of Events

The 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture program of events will see the participation of more than 300 artists from Europe, the United States and Asia.

Posted On 15 Dec 2022

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Greek City Elefsina Among ‘Smart21’ Communities of 2022

The Greek city of Elefsina is on the list of the “Smart21 Communities of the Year” released by the Intelligent Community Forum.

Posted On 17 Mar 2022

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GNTO Supports Summer Culture Festivals in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced its support to a number of cultural events scheduled to take place in August and September in Greece.

Posted On 20 Aug 2021

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Elefsina Archaeological Site Upgrade to be Completed in 2022

Works for the upgrade of the Elefsina archaeological site, located near Athens, are expected to be completed by 2022.

Posted On 05 May 2021

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Elefsina’s Old Oil Mill to Become an Archaeological Museum

The old Oil Mill in Elefsina, Attica, will be transformed into a museum and house some of the city’s most significant archaeological findings.

Posted On 22 Feb 2021

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#AgapiMouGrecia Online Initiative Gets GNTO Support

#AgapiMouGrecia, an online project that connects Italian travelers with Greece, will continue its activities throughout 2021, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Posted On 15 Feb 2021

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Greek Cultural Capital Eleusis Sets New Agenda for 2023

Greek city Elefsina has revised its agenda for its term as cultural capital 2023 focusing on culture, humanity, city, and the environment.

Posted On 03 Feb 2021

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Kalymnos Island. Photo Source: Municipality of Kalymnos

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Posted On 11 Jan 2021

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Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

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Mass Covid-19 rapid tests in Elefsina, West Attica. Photo source: Municipality of Elefsina

Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica and Kozani

The additional Covid-19 lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica and the regional unit of Kozani have been extended by one week.

Posted On 24 Dec 2020

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Stricter Covid-19 Restrictions Announced for West Attica

Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias has announced extra lockdown measures for West Attica, including a strict curfew, following a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases.

Posted On 17 Dec 2020

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Covid-19 May Push Elefsina European Culture Capital Term to 2023

The Commission has proposed that Elefsina and Timisoara push back their terms as European Culture Capitals to 2023 instead of 2021 due to Covid-19.

Posted On 19 Aug 2020

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Greece to Launch Tenders for 10 Ports in 2020

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said the government would be launching tenders for the development of 10 state-owned ports within the year.

Posted On 09 Jan 2020

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Greek Gov’t Moves Ahead with Regional Port Privatization Plans

The Greek government said that it would be taking measures so that the procedures for the privatization of 10 state-owned regional ports would begin in 2020.

Posted On 05 Dec 2019

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Ministry Sets Up Committee to Oversee Eleusis 2021 Cultural Capital Works

The Greek culture ministry has set up a new committee which will oversee the implementation of projects ahead of Elefsina’s term as Cultural Capital of Europe in 2021.

Posted On 21 Nov 2019

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