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Mouzenidis Holds First Art Auction at Enigma Mall

Mouzenidis Group recently held its first auction of artwork at the newly established Enigma Mall in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Greece Celebrates European Music Day with Numerous Events in 50 cities

Greece is celebrating the 18th European Music Day with a variety of cultural events, due to take place during June 21-25 in 50 cities.

Shanghai – Piraeus Ports Join Forces to Boost Container Traffic

The Piraeus Port Authority and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed a memorandum of cooperation in efforts to increase business opportunities.

Athens and Shanghai Strengthen Trade, Tourism Relations

Athens and Shanghai recently agreed to further strengthen their trade, cultural and tourism ties by renewing a Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the two cities four years ago.

Larissa’s Coastal Area Sees Summer Bookings Surge

Hotels in the coastal area of Larissa in central Greece have more than 90 percent of their rooms booked for the summer period, according to local hotel associations.

Swiss Students Focus on Thessaloniki’s Tourism Features

Students of Switzerland’s HTW Chur University visited the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, within the framework of their tourism bachelor degree studies.

Makedonia Palace Introduces New Menus, Promises Unique Dining Experience

The 5-star Makedonia Palace, located in Thessaloniki, has introduced new menus created by award winning Greek Chef Sotiris Evangelou.

Cine Creta Maris Reopens in Hersonissos, Crete

Cine Creta Maris, the open air cinema of the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, will open its doors on June 15 to welcome residents and visitors.

Sani Festival Celebrates 25 Years, Hosts International Jazz Artists

The Sani Festival is celebrating 25 years and from July 8 to August 19 will host some of the most renowned artists of the international jazz scene.

Celestyal Olympia ‘Stars’ in Music Video

Celestyal Cruises recently hosted the Greek urban pop band “REC” on board the "Olympia" cruise ship to shoot the summer scenes of its new video clip.

Delos’ Archaeological Museum to Remain Closed in June

The Archaeological Museum of the island of Delos in the Cyclades will remain closed until the end of June due to extraordinary repair works.

Cycling Race to be Held in Memory of WWII Distomo Massacre Victims

Distomo in central Greece will host the 1st “Distomo Cycling Race of Memory”, dedicated to the victims of the massacre, conducted by Nazi forces occupying Greece during World War II.

Piraeus Named ‘URBACT Good Practice City’ for Blue Growth Initiative

Piraeus in Greece recently received the title of “URBACT Good Practice City” by URBACT, the EU learning and exchange program for cities.

Summer Open Air ‘Cine Titania’ Reopens on Spetses

Cine Titania, the 65-year-old open air cinema on Spetses, has reopened its doors under the management of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Crete’s Galaxy Hotel Iraklio to Host Blood Drive

Under the motto “Give blood… Save a Life”, the Galaxy Hotel Iraklio will hold a blood donation drive on Friday, June 16, at its premises on Crete.

Poseidonion to Host 1st Beach Volley Championship ‘Spetses Golden Cup’

The island of Spetses will host the 1st Panhellenic Beach Volleyball Championship “Spetses Golden Cup”, co-organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Hydra Municipality to Name Street After Leonard Cohen

The Municipality of Hydra will officialy rename one of its streets after Leonard Cohen during a weekend tribute to the late songwriter on June 10-11 on the island.

Crete to Star on RTL Belgium’s ‘iComme’ TV Show

Crete’s main attractions will be featured in an upcoming episode of the “iComme” TV show, due to be broadcast on RTL Belgium between June 11-17.

Enjoy the View: Grace Santorini Opens ‘363’ Champagne Lounge

Grace Santorini recently opened its destination champagne lounge named “363” and announced its partnership with Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon.

Creta Maris Cleans Kastri Archaeological Site on Crete

The Creta Maris Beach Resort recently participated in the cleaning process of the archaeological site of Kastri, located at the port of Hersonissos, Crete.