The “veggera” on Andros. Photo source: Culture Ministry Six traditional practices and customs still alive on the Greek islands of Andros, Rhodes, Sifnos, Ikaria, Limnos and Nisyros have been inscribed in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the culture ministry announced. Greece’s national index, in line with UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural
The Greek Shipping Ministry has secured resources for major port projects and infrastructure works to be carried out on islands of the Regional Division of Samos in the North Aegean. Speaking during a recent meeting with regional and local authorities, Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced that 13 million euros have been secured to cover […]
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions. More specifically, the country’s alternative wellbeing activities and tailor-made thematic tourism experiences were promoted through three popular Belgian TV productions and a Dutch online activity.
Kavala, northern Greece. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Thursday announced that the regional units of Kavala, Imathia, Pieria and Pella in northern Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases. Therefore, as of Friday, September 17 and until Friday, September 24, residents […]
Greece’s color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map. Source: covid19.gov.gr The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Thursday extended extra precautionary on the regional units of Heraklion, Achaia, Ilia, Messinia and the municipality of Ikaria until September 16, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). The five Greek areas are still in “red” status on
Ikaria Port from a distance. Greek authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the regional units of Achaia and Ilia in the Peloponnese, as well for the Ikaria Municipality, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include: – A five-hour overnight curfew from 1am to 6am (movement is allowed only for work and
Flying Cat 3. Photo source: Hellenic Seaways Aiming to offer its passengers more travel options this summer, the Attica Group has announced the new itineraries of Hellenic Seaways’ high-speed vessels “Highspeed 4”, “Hellenic Highspeed” and “Flying Cat 3”. “This summer, our passengers will be able to enjoy the speed and comfort of our high-speed vessels, […]
Greek passenger shipping company Attica Group recently launched a new ferry connection between the port of Thessaloniki and islands of North Aegean and the Cyclades. The new service is operated by the company’s F/B Blue Star Myconos following the signing of a public service contract. The sailing of the F/B Blue Star Myconos starts from […]