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Dodona Oracle Tablets Inscribed on UNESCO Memory of the World Register

The lead tablets of Dodona, a unique artifact of the ancient Greek world, have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of World Register, an initiative that showcases the most significant documents of the heritage of humanity.

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.

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.

Eastern Halkidiki Promoted as Pilgrimage Destination to the Lebanese

Pilgrimage tourism in Eastern Halkidiki was promoted to Lebanese journalists during a fam trip held by the Aristotle Municipality.

Argo Travel Awarded for Innovative Promotion of Cultural, Religious Tourism Services

Argo Travel Group was awarded for the innovative promotion of "Traces of Greece", its newly established cultural and religious tourism department.

Greek Foreign Ministry Condemns Hagia Sophia Muslim Prayer Incident 

Greece is up in arms over a Muslim service attended by government officials at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, and broadcast on Turkish TV recently.

Greece, Russia Pondering European Pilgrimage Route

Greece may be joining Russia in the creation of a European pilgrimage route bringing Serbia on board as well, Russian Deputy Culture Minister Alla Manilova said last week, adding that the project will be implemented as part of cooperation with the Council of Europe.