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Nov 30, 2024

Thessaloniki Metro: A New Era on Track

Thirty years after the first plans were announced, a new subway system is changing not just how residents get around town but how they experience their city, too.

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Nov 23, 2024

3 Museums Showcasing Athens’ Industrial Heritage

Step beyond the well-trodden paths of Athens’ iconic landmarks and explore a different side of the Greek capital by visiting three lesser-known industrial museums.

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Nov 23, 2024

A Day Trip to Mount Parnassos

Busy schedules don’t always allow for extended getaways, but Mount Parnassos and its enchanting landscapes are perfect for a refreshing day trip.

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Nov 19, 2024

Greece’s November 20 Strike to Disrupt Ferry Services and Public Transport

A 24-hour nationwide strike is set to disrupt transportation in Athens and travel across Greece on Wednesday, November 20, as public transport and ferry employees join a general strike organized by Greek labor unions.

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Nov 16, 2024

Museum of Modern Greek Culture

A New Cultural Jewel in Plaka

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Nov 11, 2024

Zakynthos: Greek Draft Law Plans Ticket Requirement for Navagio Beach

Visitors to Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) on the island of Zakynthos will be required to purchase tickets for entrance once it reopens to the public, according to a new draft law proposed by the Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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Nov 09, 2024

Thessaloniki Bites: 6 Fresh Culinary Gems to Savor Around the Film Festival

With the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival in full swing, we take a look at the city’s newest cafes, bars, and restaurants, along with some exciting culinary developments in the city.

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Nov 09, 2024

Musicians Ex Machina Breathe New Life into Greece’s Mountain Villages

A band of motorcycle-riding musicians is sending a powerful, melodic message from Greece's remote mountain villages that are at risk of being left deserted.

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Nov 04, 2024

Athens Metro Lines 2 and 3 Extend Weekend Service Hours Until 2 AM

Beginning November 1, Lines 2 and 3 of the Athens Metro will extend their Friday and Saturday night service until 2 o’clock in the morning.

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Nov 01, 2024

History of Thessaloniki

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Greece Travel Secrets outlines the history of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, from its origins through Roman times and the Ottoman period through to today.

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Oct 26, 2024

Autumn Escapes: Discover the Timeless Charm of Ioannina

Spend two days in Ioannina, the historic capital of the Epirus region, which is more beautiful in the autumn than any other city in Greece

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Oct 26, 2024

The Odysseas Elytis Museum Opens in Plaka

A new cultural landmark in Athens celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Nobel laureate Odysseas Elytis.

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Oct 26, 2024

Gastronomos Awards 2024: Celebrating the Best Artisans of Cycladic Gastronomy

The highly anticipated list of award-winning producers was presented in the capital of the Cyclades, Syros, by Gastronomos, Greece’s top culinary magazine, published by the newspaper Kathimerini.

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Oct 12, 2024

Gastronomic Tours: The Delicious New Trend for Visitors to Athens

“Souvlaki. And baklava. And that round bread with sesame seeds. Koulouri! These are a few things I definitely want to try while I’m in Athens,” Grace says as we head from Syntagma Square toward Monastiraki early in the morning, trying with little success to avoid the heat.

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Oct 12, 2024

Lesvos: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise Full of Rare Species

Standing at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Lesvos is a haven for rare bird species, drawing birdwatchers from around the globe.

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Sep 28, 2024

Why Lipsi is the New Darling of the Travel World

This hidden gem of the Aegean is ranked among the world’s top exotic destinations.

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Sep 28, 2024

5+1 Must-Visit Byzantine Churches in Downtown Athens

Hidden amidst the modern streets of Athens are stunning examples of ecclesiastical architecture from a period often overlooked in favor of the city’s ancient monuments.

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Sep 12, 2024

Zakynthos’ Navagio Beach Viewing Platform Safety Overhaul Funding Approved

The green light was given for significant safety and aesthetic improvements to the famous Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach viewing platform on Zakynthos, following the approval of a €500,000 budget by the Minister of Interior, Theodore Livanios. This funding, requested by the Regional Unit of Zakynthos, will allow the Region of the Ionian Islands to proceed with substantial upgrades to the popular tourist site.

Navagio Beach, known for its iconic shipwreck, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. However, safety concerns have risen due to tourists climbing on dangerous cliffs to capture photos of the wreckage. In response to these concerns, a series of targeted interventions will soon be implemented to improve both the safety and overall visitor experience at the site.

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Sep 12, 2024

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Soars Over 21 Million in January-August

Athens International Airport (AIA) set a new record during January-August, welcoming 21,260,634 travelers, a 13.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Based on data of the airport, during the first eight months of 2024, the airport’s domestic and international passengers surpassed the 2023 levels by 7.8 percent and 16.6 percent, respectively.

August was a standout month for Athens Airport, with passenger traffic reaching 3.64 million, a 10.5 percent increase over last year. Domestic passengers totaled 1,090,872, while international travelers numbered 2,549,600, rising by 6.8 percent and 12.1 percent, respectively.

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Sep 05, 2024

KOUZINA 2024 Festival Honors Florina’s Gastronomy in Three-day Event

The unique culinary traditions of Florina take center stage at KOUZINA 2024, a gastronomy festival showcasing a three-day program filled with local recipes and cultural events.

The KOUZINA festival is an annual gastronomy event held in Eastern Halkidiki. Each year, renowned chefs, media representatives, and tourism professionals from Greece and across Europe visit the festival to explore the region’s beauty and savor its Greek cuisine.

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    Thirty years after the first plans were announced, a new subway system is changing not just how residents get around town but how they experience their city, too.

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    Step beyond the well-trodden paths of Athens’ iconic landmarks and explore a different side of the Greek capital by visiting three lesser-known industrial museums.

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  3. A Day Trip to Mount Parnassos

    Busy schedules don’t always allow for extended getaways, but Mount Parnassos and its enchanting landscapes are perfect for a refreshing day trip.

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  4. Greece’s November 20 Strike to Disrupt Ferry Services and Public Transport

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  5. Museum of Modern Greek Culture

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  6. Zakynthos: Greek Draft Law Plans Ticket Requirement for Navagio Beach

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  9. Athens Metro Lines 2 and 3 Extend Weekend Service Hours Until 2 AM

    Beginning November 1, Lines 2 and 3 of the Athens Metro will extend their Friday and Saturday night service until 2 o’clock in the morning.

    Read More

  10. History of Thessaloniki

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    Greece Travel Secrets outlines the history of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, from its origins through Roman times and the Ottoman period through to today.

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