culture

Decoding the Tipping Etiquette in Greece: A 2024 Guide

Don't let tipping uncertainties cloud your Greek adventure! Our 2024 guide decodes Greek tipping etiquette, covering everything from tavernas to…

7 months ago

The cuisine of Chios: Eclectic, traditional and delicious

Handmade pasta, fresh cheeses, traditional sweets and the famous mastic highlight the island's special character. If the cuisine of Chios…

7 months ago

Netflix and GNTO Sign MOU to Promote Greek Tourism Worldwide

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Netflix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Greece globally, leveraging…

7 months ago

Statue of Greek God Poseidon in Mexico Faces Removal After Indigenous Groups Protest

A 10-foot statue of the Greek god Poseidon erected near the beach in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico, has been effectively "closed"…

7 months ago

Journey Through Time: Celebrating 2,800 Years of the Olympic Ideal and Truce

This summer, step back in time and explore the rich history of the Olympic Games and the timeless Olympic Truce.…

7 months ago

Should Tourists Foot the Bill for Britain’s Stolen Treasures

Sir Mark Jones, the 73-year-old interim director of the British Museum, has sparked debate by suggesting a radical solution to…

7 months ago

Mendoni: Acropolis Museum Ideal to House Parthenon Sculptures – Inauguration of ‘Museum Beneath the Museum’

The inauguration of the "Museum of the Excavation" at the Acropolis Museum by the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou,…

7 months ago

Greece: Where Hospitality Reigns Supreme – Unveiling the Essence of Philoxenia

Greece, the birthplace of democracy and philosophy, boasts another cultural treasure: philoxenia. This word, meaning "friend to the stranger," embodies…

8 months ago

Tatoi Palace: A sneak peek inside the former Royal Estate a few months before it opens to the public

The restoration works at Tatoi Palace are continuing rapidly, and as can be seen from the photos released by the…

8 months ago

Greece: A Timeless Gem in the Mediterranean

Is your favorite country on the list? 🌎✨ Rough Guides readers voted on the most beautiful countries in the world,…

8 months ago

Forget Mykonos: These Greek Islands Offer True Relaxation (The Times Agrees)

The 16 Most Relaxing Greek Islands, According to The Times "Greece is full of enchanting places for peaceful moments and…

8 months ago

Summer Nights Under the Stars: Your Guide to Herodeion’s Must-See Shows

Summer nights under the stars at Athens' legendary Herodeion! 🎢✨ Experience opera, classical music, Greek legends, and global icons like…

8 months ago

Greece and MasterCard Launch Tourism Campaign Targeting Australia and the UK

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and MasterCard have announced a new joint communication campaign to promote Greece as a…

8 months ago

Japan’s Princess Kako is coming to Greece!

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni welcomed the Japanese ambassador to Greece, Koichi Ito, to her office yesterday. As the Ministry of…

8 months ago

Commemoration of the Pontian Genocide: 105 Years Since the Massacre of 353,000 Victims

Today marks the 105th anniversary of the Pontian Genocide, a systematic campaign of violence and persecution against the Greek population…

9 months ago

Poor Things: The costumes of the film are coming to the Benaki Museum!

The exhibition will be opened in the presence of Oscar-winning costume designer Holly Waddington. The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture…

9 months ago

Acropolis Museum Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Admission and Special Events

The Acropolis Museum Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Admission and Exciting Events On Saturday, May 18th, join the Acropolis…

9 months ago

Paniyiri Greek Festival Returns to Musgrave Park in May

YASSOU! PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MUSGRAVE PARK IN MAY Posted by Media Release | Mar 26, 2024 | 4101,…

9 months ago

Poetics of Space in Athens for two performances

After the sold-out shows in Thessaloniki, Die Wolke's Poetics of Space travels to Athens for two shows on May 11…

9 months ago

Greece and Cyprus: The Two Girls in the Eurovision Final

Amidst the excitement surrounding the Eurovision 2024 final, the spotlight shines on two talented young women representing Greece and Cyprus.…

9 months ago