Greece: More Local Traditions Inscribed on National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

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“Tiganites t’ Agiou”, Corfu. Photo source: culture ministry Greece has added seven traditional practices on its National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. All traditions originate from popular island and mainland destinations. Announced recently by the Culture Ministry, the news follows the inscription on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list of 15 traditions,

Crete: New Archaeological Museums Coming to Chania and Rethymno

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New archaeological museum of Chania. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Two new archaeological museums will open their doors in the cities of Chania and Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete, the Greek Culture Ministry recently announced. With regard to the museum in Chania, preparations for its opening are almost complete. Located in the area […]

Report: Greece Among Europe’s Most Friendly Countries

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Greece is among Europe’s most friendly countries to live and work, according to a report by InterNations. InterNations has created a community of 4.4 million expatriates in 420 cities worldwide. Its mission is to provide expatriates with tips and information about destinations as well as opportunities to connect with other people. InterNations has also created […]

Greece’s Higher Court Approves Building Terms for Acropolis Area

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas In efforts to protect the wider Acropolis area from illegal construction, Greece’s highest court approved this week a set of special terms and building restrictions to apply in and around the Makrygianni and Koukaki neighborhoods, the Environment Ministry announced. According to the approved draft Presidential Decree,

International Cycling Tour of Hellas to Shine Spotlight on Many Greek Cities

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Photo source: @International Tour of Hellas Greece’s International Cycling Tour will revive in April after 10 years of absence, Deputy Culture and Sports Minister Lefteris Avgenakis announced earlier this week. The tour’s 19th edition will start from Crete on April 26 and wrap up after five stages in Ioannina, western Greece. Participants will pass through […]

Katerini, Greece, Joins EU Smart Tourism Destinations Program

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Photo source: Municipality of Katerini The Municipality of Katerini in northern Greece will participate in the European Commission’s Smart Tourism Destinations program in an aim to promote the city’s tourism offerings through collaboration with other European destinations. “The participation of Katerini in the Smart Tourism Destinations program, consisting of 50 European

Greek City Elefsina Among ‘Smart21’ Communities of 2022

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Elefsina, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece The Municipality of Elefsina, near Athens, has been included on the list of the “Smart21 Communities of the Year” released recently by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). ICF is a global network of cities and regions with a think tank at its center. Its mission is to help communities […]

Ukrainian Film About Everyday Life in a Mount Athos Monastery Coming to Greek Cinemas

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A film by Ukrainian director Aleksandr Zaporoshchenko about the everyday life of monks in a monastery on Greece’s Mount Athos will start screening in Greek cinemas from April 14. Titled “Where are you Adam?”, the film takes a look inside the Docheiariou Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries on the Athos peninsula in northern Greece. […]

Crete Favorite 2022 Destination for TUI Customers

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Knossos, Crete. Photo surce: @Visit Greece Greece is a favorite holiday destination this summer for the customers of global leisure travel giant TUI Group, who selected Crete as the most popular destination overall, the company said this week announcing the release of its “Holiday Atlas 2022”. Greece and Spain are the most popular holiday destinations for […]

Dodecanese Islands: €42.5m for Restoration of Historic Monuments

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The area of Pervola, Medieval city, Rhodes. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a 42-million-euro project for the protection, preservation and promotion of archaeological sites and cultural monuments on the Dodecanese islands. The project – to be financed by the Recovery Fund – includes works on a number of sites dating […]