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Time Out: Karpathos Island Among World’s Most Underrated Travel Destinations

Time Out magazine has included the island of Karpathos in Greece as one of the world’s most overlooked travel destinations.

German Travelers Get to Know Thessaloniki and Halkidiki at f.re.e Travel and Leisure Fair

The tourism organizations of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki promoted unique travel experiences to the Germans at the f.re.e exhibition in Munich.

Greek Culture Ministry Announces New Archaeological Museum for Lefkada Island

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to create a new archaeological museum on the Ionian island of Lefkada.

Chora Castle on Naxos to Become Open-Air Museum

The Chora Castle complex on Naxos, built during the 12th century AD, will become an open-air museum, according to the South Aegean Region.

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.

Greece and Egypt Discuss Joint Tourism and Culture Ventures

Greece and Egypt are exploring ways to strengthen their collaboration in the tourism and culture fields.

Greece Celebrates World Wine Tourism Day with Free Events

Wineries in Greece on Sunday, November 13, will offer free admission to wine enthusiasts in celebration of World Wine Tourism Day.

Dutch Travel Agents Come Closer to Thessaloniki

Dutch travel agents recently got the "inside story" on all that the Greek city of Thessaloniki has to offer its visitors.

British Historian Mark Mazower Becomes Honorary Citizen of Greece

British historian Mark Mazower was sworn in as honorary citizen of Greece during a ceremony in Athens.

Thessaloniki to Commemorate 100 Years Since the Asia Minor Catastrophe

The Greek city of Thessaloniki this year will hold a number of events and initiatives to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe.

Peloponnese: Morias ‘21 Initiative Revives History of Greek Revolution

The Constantakopoulos Foundation and TEMES S.A. have introduced the Morias '21 program, an initiative that aims to honor the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution through experiential activities.

Greece’s Untapped Tourism Products Analyzed

Religious travel, gastronomy, history and mythology are among the untapped tourism products that Greece should promote to attract more travelers.

Museum of Modern Greek Culture Among Winners of #EUinmyRegion Postcard Contest

The Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens is among the winners of the Postcards competition of the #EUinmyRegion campaign.

New Video Shows Unique Features of Agios Nikolaos, Crete

A new video of Agios Nikolaos on Crete reveals the experiences that visitors can live in the city in just one day.

Spetses and Aegina have Big Events on Agenda for September

The islands of Spetses and Aegina are getting ready to host must-see events that focus on Greece's history, culture and gastronomy.

Ancient Shipwrecks Found Near Greece’s Levitha Islet

Five 2,000-year-old shipwrecks have been discovered near the Greek islet of Levitha with very significant finds, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

World’s First Lost Atlantis Museum Opens on Santorini

A new museum that aims to shed light on the lost city of Atlantis has opened its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Greek Archaeological Council Decides to Reconstruct Parthenon Cella

The northern wall of the cella (or chamber) of the Parthenon in Athens, is set to be reconstructed, according to Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS).

TEMES-Costa Navarino Adapts Strategy to UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals

TEMES SA, the development company of Costa Navarino, has issued the 2017 edition of its Sustainability Report, which is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.

‘RETURN’ to Hold Protest for Parthenon Marbles

RETURN, a newly established non-governmental organization on Thursday, July 5, will hold a protest outside the British Museum in London, to support the campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles.
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