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Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria 2016

Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria 2016

Following the great success of Exomeria Trail Race 2014, we are pleased to announce that Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria 2016 will take place on Sunday 4 September 2016, in village Pyrgos, Tinos island.

Posted On 24 Jun 2016

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Runners @ 1st Tinos Challenge Take the Island by Storm

It was all about the sea, the sun and the traditional footpaths against the deep blue of the Aegean during the 1st Tinos Challenge which took place on the Cycladic island last month.

Posted On 07 Jun 2016

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Tinos Waterway Gets Eco Thumbs Up, Works Kick Off

Tinos is the first of the Cyclades islands to get environmental approval for the construction of the first waterway there.

Posted On 02 Jun 2016

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VAT Rate in Greece to Rise on June 1, Second Group of Islands to Lose Reduced Rate

As of June 1, the top value-added tax (VAT) rate in Greece will rise by one percentage point - from 23 percent to 24 percent - and a second group of Greek islands will lose a special value-added tax status.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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UNESCO Names Tinos’ Marble Mastery Heritage of Humanity

UNESCO Names Tinos’ Marble Mastery Heritage of Humanity

The marble masters of the Cycladic island of Tinos and their craft are now part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity following a decision on Wednesday, by the UNESCO committee which met for its 10th session in Namibia this week.

Posted On 04 Dec 2015

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Tinos Island to Feature in BBC Documentary

The Cycladic island of Tinos will feature in BBC’s documentary “This is Greece” to be aired in the US, UK and Australia.

Posted On 29 Sep 2015

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Tinos: The Island of Miracles

The only shipload of people that is different, is the one rolling into Tinos’ harbour early in the morning of August 15. This is no ordinary day and these are not your usual tourists.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

, By Maria Paravantes

Registration for the Tinos Running Experience Kicks Off

Tapping into the growing potential of sports tourism, the Cycladic island of Tinos is joining an increasing number of other Greek destinations in organising this year the 2nd Tinos Running Experience on June 6.

Posted On 16 Apr 2015

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Tinos Professionals Tap into Edible Treasures, Aim to Put Island on Gastronomic Map

The opening of the “Tinos on the Gastronomic Map” exhibit featuring work by native photographer Evelyn Foskolou at the Tinos Cultural Foundation paves the way for the newly launched Tinos Food Paths workshop on May 6-7.

Posted On 14 Apr 2015

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Greek Beer from Tinos Isle Wins Silver at the European Beer Star

A Greek beer produced on the Cycladic island of Tinos has been awarded silver at the prestigious European Beer Star held in Germany earlier this month.

Posted On 17 Nov 2014

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15 August: A Day Of Celebration In Greece

The 15th of August is one of the biggest religious celebrations in Greece after Easter and Christmas, a national holiday that is observed by the public and private sector.

Posted On 14 Aug 2014

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First Waterway Of Cyclades Island Group To Be Constructed On Tinos

Tinos in Greece is expected to be one of the first of the Cyclades island group to welcome seaplanes, as waterway facilities are on their way towards construction at the island's port.

Posted On 18 Jul 2014

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Greek Products From The Cyclades Shine At Athens Food Festival

Local food producers from the Cyclades island group gave Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital a sample of their products at the recent food festival "Greece, Celebration – Tastes – Christmas 2013."

Posted On 09 Dec 2013

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Greece Celebrates On 15 August

If you happen to be in Athens on 15 August, don't be surprised if the city is somewhat deserted and hardly any Greeks are around. The 15th of August is one of the biggest celebrations in Greece - and a national holiday - as it is the day of the Dormition of Virgin Mary.

Posted On 14 Aug 2013

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Athens Hosts 4th Greek Tourism Destinations Expo

Greeks and tourists visiting Athens that used the metro at Syntagma last week had the chance to get informed on many Greek tourism destinations, taste local products and attend a series of local cultural events at the 4th Greek Tourism Destinations & Traditions Expo.

Posted On 11 Jun 2013

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During the press conference, prefect Dimitris Bailas was questioned if the prefect interferes with the prices of hotels and tourism services of the Cyclades.

Cyclades Goes Beyond ‘Sun and Sea’ Concept

The Cyclades holds the first place throughout Europe for the internationally known 'sun and sea' elements but so many other essentials compose the group that are unknown to most, according to the island group's Prefect Dimitris Bailas.

Posted On 01 Jul 2009

, By Nikos Krinis

Blue Star Ferries Says Destination -You!

Blue Star Ferries recently announced its position and action on corporate social responsibility in 2006 and 2007. In a pamphlet recently circulated, Blue Star Ferries outlines its decision to embed corporate social responsibility, "Destination-You!" in the heart of its strategy...

Posted On 01 Sep 2007

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Hydroplanes cross the Aegean Sea on Airsea Lines 9 routes.

Hydroplanes Over the Aegean

The vision of traveling by hydroplane has again become a reality as Airsea Lines recently begun its routes to nine Cycladic islands daily from the port of Lavrio. In its first phase, the hydro-port of Lavrio services passengers to and from Kalymnos with daily flights and as peak...

Posted On 01 Jun 2007

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RES Zoning Legislation Before Parliament

The eagerly awaited first special zoning plan concerning renewable energy sources (RES) has been handed in for consultation and is expected to be tabled in parliament in April.

Posted On 01 Mar 2007

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Archbishop Christodoulos congratulating a student and teacher from the Avgoulea-Linardatou School of Peristeri in Attica.

Apostle Paul Competition Stimulates Religious Tourism

As a result of the renewed interest in religious tourism, and in particular history of Apostle Paul in Greece, the neglected archaeological site of Corinth will receive the official attention it deserves as part of a religious tourism program developed by the 21st Ephorate of...

Posted On 01 Aug 2006

, By GTP editing team

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