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Handmade pasta, fresh cheeses, traditional sweets and the famous mastic highlight the island’s special character.…
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Netflix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Greece globally, leveraging the streaming giant’s platform to showcase the country’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage to millions of viewers.
A 10-foot statue of the Greek god Poseidon erected near the beach in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico, has been effectively “closed” and faces potential removal after complaints from local Maya indigenous groups. The statue, depicting Poseidon rising from the sea with his trident, has been deemed culturally insensitive and lacking proper environmental permits.
This summer, step back in time and explore the rich history of the Olympic Games and the timeless Olympic Truce. Inaugurated on June 26th in Geneva and July 5th in Vienna, a captivating exhibition at the Permanent Missions of Greece to the United Nations takes visitors on a journey spanning 2,800 years – from 776 BC to the present day.
Sir Mark Jones, the 73-year-old interim director of the British Museum, has sparked debate by…
The inauguration of the “Museum of the Excavation” at the Acropolis Museum by the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, took place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Greece, the birthplace of democracy and philosophy, boasts another cultural treasure: philoxenia. This word, meaning “friend to the stranger,” embodies a deep respect for hospitality that transcends hotels and restaurants. It’s a way of life.
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…
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The 16 Most Relaxing Greek Islands, According to The Times “Greece is full of enchanting…
Summer nights under the stars at Athens’ legendary Herodeion! 🎶✨ Experience opera, classical music, Greek legends, and global icons like Sting and ANOHNI
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and MasterCard have announced a new joint communication campaign…
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni welcomed the Japanese ambassador to Greece, Koichi Ito, to her office…
Today marks the 105th anniversary of the Pontian Genocide, a systematic campaign of violence and persecution against the Greek population of the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
The exhibition will be opened in the presence of Oscar-winning costume designer Holly Waddington. The…
The Acropolis Museum Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Admission and Exciting Events On Saturday,…
YASSOU! PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MUSGRAVE PARK IN MAY Posted by Media Release |…
After the sold-out shows in Thessaloniki, Die Wolke’s Poetics of Space travels to Athens for…
Amidst the excitement surrounding the Eurovision 2024 final, the spotlight shines on two talented young…