Athens Municipality to Open Animal Shelter in Votanikos

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The Municipality of Athens will soon operate its first modern shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos. According to an announcement, the shelter will have the capacity to host up to 90 strays. Facilities will include a spacious courtyard and equipment to house stray dogs in decent and safe conditions. The shelter will […]

Crete: Tender Process for Development of Heraklion Port Begins

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Heraklion port. Photo source: HRADF The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) on Monday launched an international tender for the development of the port of Heraklion, Crete. The tender is part of HRADF’s strategy to develop the country’s port infrastructure assets included in its portfolio. According to an announcement by HRADF, the tender process for […]

Piraeus Port Authority to Create New Park, Bike Lane

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Piraeus port The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has announced plans to undertake the construction of a new playground and a bicycle lane at the port of Piraeus. PPA Chairman Yu Zenggang presented the project to Piraeus Mayor Ioannis Moralis and Deputy Shipping Minister Kostas Katsafados during a meeting held recently at the Piraeus city hall. […]

The Guardian Selects 10 Crowd-free Greek Islands and Coastlines

By admin 2 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Andros Island. Photo Source: http://likenoother.aegeanislands.gr The Guardian recently announced its selection of 10 crowd-free Greek islands and coastlines that can offer travelers “a taste of true Greek culture”. According to the British newspaper, with the end of lockdown in sight, holiday bookings to Greece are surging. “Greece is the word on everyone’s lips and,

Crete: Underwater Research Continues at Ancient Olous

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Scientists from the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and the Institute for Mediterranean Studies for the fourth year continued their underwater research off the Elounda bay on Crete, looking to shine light on the sunken city of Ancient Olous. Also known as Olounda, the ancient city was built on the isthmus that connects Crete with the […]

Volos to Welcome Charter Flights from Israel this Summer

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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View of Volos Port The city of Volos and Mount Pelion in central Greece, this summer will welcome travelers from Israel through a new weekly charter flight launched by Tel Aviv-based Arkia Airlines. Starting on June 29 and until September 2021, charter flights will be conducted between Tel Aviv and the airport of Nea Agchialos. […]

Athens’ Pocket Parks Attract International Attention

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Kolonos pocket park Athens’ pocket parks – the small parks recently created by the municipality in the city’s neighborhoods – have attracted the attention of international media. A corespondent of Reuters international news organisation recently located the pocket parks in Athens and presented the municipality’s efforts to “transform small plots once ridden with

Ziller-Loverdos Mansion in Athens to Open Doors as Museum

By admin 16 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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The historic Ziller-Loverdos Mansion, located near the center of Athens, will reopen its doors as a museum at the end of April. Built in 1882, the mansion was the residence of German architect Ernst Ziller. The building combines elements of ancient architecture with 19th century European trends. Its facade is adorned with Caryatid heads, while […]

France’s ‘Version Femina’ Magazine Explores the Creative Side of Athens

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A feature published in the latest edition of “Version Femina”, a weekly French magazine for women, explores the modern creative side of Athens. In the four-page article, the magazine’s journalist Laurence Ogiela and photographer Sandrine Renaud present the dynamic “face” of the Greek capital, its emerging neighborhoods, street art, new museums and places of culture, […]

The Telegraph Highlights 15 ‘Perfect’ Greek Islands for post-Covid Travel

By admin 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Symi island UK daily newspaper The Telegraph recently highlighted 15 Greek islands as the “perfect” destinations for post-Covid-19 travel. Titled “Which is the perfect Greek island? Here are 15 of our favorites”, the article was published in The Telegraph’s online edition and includes a list of 15 popular Greek islands located in the Aegean and […]