Photo source: Europa Nostra / Kimolistes Five south Aegean islands – namely Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos – are among the 12 most threatened heritage sites in Europe, shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program of Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute for 2021. Nominations for the 7 Most Endangered Program 2021 […]
before after The historic round chapel of Agios Nikolaos Thon, located near the intersection of Alexandras and Kifissias avenues in Athens, has reopened its doors to the public following restoration works carried out by the Greek Culture Ministry. A significant monument for Athens, the small chapel is a rare example of 19th century architecture. It […]
Photo source: @Thodoris Tzoumas Aiming to promote alternative forms of tourism, the Municipality of Skiathos has redesigned its network of trails and created a digital application to facilitate hikers. The municipality recently announced that the island’s trail network has been redesigned according to research and planning carried out by social cooperative enterprise
Corfu, Ionian islands Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism. The destination assessments of Corfu and Heraklion, to be co-funded with CLIA […]
The city of Komotini in northern Greece received a special mention at the 2021 Access City Award for its efforts to ensure equal access to city life for people with disabilities. The Access City Award is organized by the European Commission together with the European Disability Forum and aims to raise awareness on disability and […]
The “Pavlos Bakoyannis Park” in the neighborhood of Kypseli in Athens has reopened its doors to the public after a major cleanup operation by the municipality. Owned by Greece’s Public Power Corporation (DEI), the park was in an abandoned state and remained closed for a long period of time . In response to a long-standing demand […]
The Greek Culture Ministry recently announced that works for the restoration of Greece’s Sikyona Ancient Theater and the archaeological site of Messini in the Peloponnese are set to continue after the two projects secured funding of a total of 520,000 euros. Peloponnese Governor Panagiotis Nikas recently signed a contract with Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and secured
Tinos Island Cyclades Greece / © Maria Theofanopoulou The Municipality of Tinos has launched two new tourism applications for smartphones, aiming to facilitate travelers and create unforgettable holiday experiences. “We have created a digital tourist guide with the contribution of experts, that will be officially presented online in the coming days,” Eugenia Aloimonou, the
Ermioni, Peloponnese. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry recently announced plans to open a new archaeological museum in Ermionida, a municipality located in eastern Peloponnese. Details for the museum’s establishment were discussed during an online meeting between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Ermionida Mayor Ioannis Georgopoulos, Argolis
The Municipality of Athens has opened a social clinic at KYADA – the city’s reception and solidarity center – for the homeless and the poverty-stricken, located near the center of the Greek capital. Operating in a renovated space within the main building of KYADA on 35, Pireos Street, the new clinic includes a drug prescription […]


















