Over 100 sailors from Greece and abroad recently participated in a virtual sailing championship organized by the Piraeus Sailing Club to support Greece’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea for the virtual sailing event – named Thalassa Boroume (Sea, we can) – kicked off at the beginning of the Holy Week in Greece and […]
WTM Portfolio has launched the WTM Global Hub, a new online portal that aims to connect and support travel industry professionals around the world. The resource hub offers the latest guidance and knowledge to help exhibitors, buyers and others in the travel industry face the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic. WTM Portfolio – the […]
The European Commission and EU member states have launched the #EUvsVirus pan-European Hackathon, aiming to connect innovators, partners and buyers across Europe that seek for innovative solutions to help tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Hackathon, led by the European Innovation Council, will take place between April 24-26 and is structured around categories of
Photo Source: @Greek Film Center Greece’s Culture Ministry has launched a funding program for Greek animation films, aiming to develop and promote them worldwide. The ministry is inviting Greek animation film creators to submit proposals via the online platform that opened Wednesday, April 22, on the website of the Greek Film Center at www.gfc.gr. “This […]
Fireworks will be set off at the stroke of midnight on Holy Saturday, April 18, in seven parts of Athens center, as an alternative way to celebrate the Orthodox Easter in the Greek capital this year due to the strict measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “Tonight, we all #menoumespiti (#stayhome) […]
Photo Source: @Delphi Economic Forum The Delphi Economic Forum 2020 has become a digital event and during June 10-12 will feature online discussions and speeches of international policy makers and global thinkers. Originally scheduled to take place in Delphi, central Greece, in March, the forum was postponed for June due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking into […]
Rhodes International Marathon, a prime sports tourism event that takes place annually on Rhodes recently showed support to Greece’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic by donating medical equipment to the local branch of the National Center for Emergency Care – EKAV, which provides the country’s ambulance services. The event’s organizing committee donated protection
“Astero” The Greek Film Archive, a non-profit organization contributing to the collection, conservation and promotion of Greece’s film heritage, this month is holding online screenings from a selection of rare feature films. Dating back to the 1920s and 30s, these films have been recovered and restored using digital technology and are part of the organization’s […]
Vlasti, Kozani. Photo Source: ayla.culture.gr The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of the August 15 religious celebrations of the traditional villages of Syrrako and Vlasti on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Syrrako is located east of Ioannina in western Greece, while Vlasti is near the northern city of Kozani. […]
Photo Source: @OPANDA The Municipality of Athens is offering internet users the chance to enjoy a wide selection of cultural programs and shows online – right from the comfort of their home. “This is a difficult time for all of us,” Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said in an announcement, referring to the coronavirus pandemic. “We wish […]


















