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Six Greek Island Traditions Designated ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’

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Six Greek Island Traditions Designated ‘intangible Cultural Heritage’
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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

Greece Secures Funds for Port Works, Ferry Connections in Samos Regional Unit

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Greece Secures Funds For Port Works, Ferry Connections In Samos Regional Unit
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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 […]

Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced to Belgian and Dutch Markets

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Greek Thematic Tourism Forms Introduced To Belgian And Dutch Markets
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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, Imathia, Pieria and Pella Go ‘Red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 Map

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Kavala, Imathia, Pieria And Pella Go ‘red’ On Greece’s Covid 19 Map
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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 Extends Covid-19 Restrictions for Heraklion, Ikaria and Three More Areas

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Greece Extends Covid 19 Restrictions For Heraklion, Ikaria And Three More Areas
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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

Hellenic Seaways: New Schedules for High-speed Vessels to the Greek Islands

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Hellenic Seaways: New Schedules For High Speed Vessels To The Greek Islands
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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, […]