Tourism professionals from Thessaloniki and 15 foreign countries will have the opportunity to discuss and network during the online “CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki” to be held during May 11-12. Organized by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB), the event will host 50 hosted buyers from Germany, Israel, Romania, France, Italy, Belgium, Poland,
Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis recently presented the municipality’s plan for the creation of an underwater archaeological park – the first of its kind in Greece – during a recent meeting with the leadership of of the Greek Tourism Ministry. The island of Alonissos is home to Greece’s first underwater museum, which features the 5th-century shipwreck […]
Impressive footage of the swimming races at Pefki, of the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos (photo by Angelos Zymaras @ Authentic Marathon Swim) Early Bird offers available until April 30 The preparations for the Authentic Marathon Swim are currently underway, as organizers are getting ready to hold the historic event for the second consecutive year at Pefki in […]
Acropolis Rally Greece last appeared in the WRC in 2013. Photo source: WRC The city of Lamia in Central Greece has been selected as the host city of the 2021 Acropolis Rally that will take place in Greece – for the first time after eight years – during September 9-12. The announcement was made on […]
Four destinations in Central Macedonia – Olympus, Litohoro, Thessaloniki and Nigrita – recently became the filming locations of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express. A French-Belgian production, the show, in autumn 2020 filmed the 6th episode of its 14th season in Central Macedonia with the support of the Region’s film office. The episode was […]
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently visited the premises of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors on June 17, according to a recent announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry. Established in 1918 […]
Grilled halloumi cheese. Photo source: Visit Cyprus The European Commission has registered Cyprus’ halloumi cheese as a protected designation of origin (PDO) product, protecting the valuable name against imitation and misuse across the EU. Only halloumi produced in Cyprus according to the product specification is now allowed to use the registered name, bringing clear
The Municipality of Piraeus is inviting professional and amateur photographers to share their view of Piraeus through a photo contest that will run under the hashtag #My_Piraeus. Organized in collaboration with social media community Greek Instagramers Events, the photo contest is part of the city’s ongoing tourism campaign running by the “Destination Piraeus”
Tilos island, Greece Additional EU funding has been secured for the construction of the Diachronic Archaeological Museum of Tilos, according to the South Aegean Region. “Τhe project’s public expenditure has increased from 2,187,508 to 2,426,425 euros. Furthermore, the select public expenditure has increased from 2,063,508 to 2,302,425 euros,” the regional authority said in
Kefalonia Wines – Orealios Gaea As part of efforts to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries recently got together to form the Kefalonia Winemakers Association. Also known as Kefalonia Wines, the association plans to organize activities and events throughout the year with the aim to enhance the brand […]


















