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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.
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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Busy schedules don’t always allow for extended getaways, but Mount Parnassos and its enchanting landscapes are perfect for a refreshing day trip.
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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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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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.
Continue reading "Thessaloniki Bites: 6 Fresh Culinary Gems to Savor Around the Film Festival"
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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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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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.
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
Continue reading "Autumn Escapes: Discover the Timeless Charm of Ioannina"
A new cultural landmark in Athens celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Nobel laureate Odysseas Elytis.
Continue reading "The Odysseas Elytis Museum Opens in Plaka"
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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“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.
Continue reading "Gastronomic Tours: The Delicious New Trend for Visitors to Athens"
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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This hidden gem of the Aegean is ranked among the world’s top exotic destinations.
Continue reading "Why Lipsi is the New Darling of the Travel World"
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.
Continue reading "5+1 Must-Visit Byzantine Churches in Downtown Athens"
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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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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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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