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Athens
16
03
2024
Monuments to the Onassis era of Olympic Airways

The decision by its new owner, Cypriot businessman Andreas Christodoulides, who bought it along with another Onassis Olympic Airways-era plane, which is now in Lavrio, where it is...

Monuments to the Onassis era of Olympic Airways

Panorama » Culture News

The "Film Beyond" program aims to develop and strengthen the audiovisual sector in Greece
The "Film Beyond" program aims to develop and strengthen the audiovisual sector in Greece

Taking on the ambitious task of identifying these needs and bridging them with educational and employment opportunities is the non-governmental organization YET (Young Entrepreneurs of Thessaloniki). Their initiative, the "Film Beyond" program, is supported by the US Embassy. During a networking event for...

Giant ancient Greek statue returns to Sicily’s Valley of the Temples
Giant ancient Greek statue returns to Sicily’s Valley of the Temples

The 8-meter-high representation of the mythological giant Telamon once supported the temple of Zeus, one of the famed Doric constructions on the site that art historians consider the principal ancient Greek historical record outside Greece itself. “Telamon will become … the new international ambassador...

City of Athens announces schedule of Apokries festivities 2024
City of Athens announces schedule of Apokries festivities 2024

The pre-Lent festivities will begin at 11:30 am on Tsiknopempti (March 7) with music and events around Varvakios Market, Monastiraki Square, and the surrounding streets. At 12:00 the Vakhai musical society will start performing at Syntagma Square and move through Kotzia Square to end up at Monastiraki Square. The l...

Panorama » Tourism News

Shipwrecks found off Aegean island
Kasos
18
03
2024
Shipwrecks found off Aegean island

Since 2019, the National Research Foundation’s research team, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, has conducted four research missions on the island, using archaeological and historical evidence, sources, and references ranging from Homer’s Iliad to recent years. The shipwrecks date from 3000 BC, the Classical period (460 BC), the Hellenistic period (100 BC – AD 100) and the Roman years (200 BC – AD 300) ...

Carnival in Athens: 3-day events in the historic center with shops open
Athens
16
03
2024
Carnival in Athens: 3-day events in the historic center with shops open

Thousands of citizens will have fun with dancing, singing, acrobatics, the traditional merry-go-round at the Carnival e...

"A pin does not fall" at the country's Carnival & March 25th getaways
Athens
17
03
2024
"A pin does not fall" at the country's Carnival & March 25th getaways

Where the Greeks will have a Clean Monday Starting with the carnival destinations, which traditionally star with hig...

Aegean Airlines adds another daily flight between Athens and Heathrow Airport
Athens
06
03
2024
Aegean Airlines adds another daily flight between Athens and Heathrow Airport

The new flight will operate daily except on Saturdays, leaving Athens at 16:00 local time and London/Heathrow at 19:00 ...

Discover the Museums of Athens

Industrial Gas Museum Athens

This is the first industrial museum in the city and aims at preserving as well as promoting the historical integrity and technology of the plant. It had supplied energy and lighting in the Athens metropolitan area for nearly 130 years more

Kanelopoulou Museum

The Museum of Paul and Alexandra Kanelopoulos is housed in a Neoclassical in Plaka in 1972. It has on display the private collection of the Kanelopoulos family, with more than 6,000 items and art pieces from the prehistoric through modern times. more

Benaki Museum of Islamic Art

The Islamic Art Museum in Athens currently houses over 8,000 works of Islamic art, which includes examples of all its local variations from as far as India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, the Middle East, Arabia, Egypt, North Africa, Sicily and more

Panorama » Archaeology News

Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to get new lighting system by Eleftheria Deko
Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to get new lighting system by Eleftheria Deko

According to a ministry statement, the goal is to upgrade the current system and showcase the monument and its immediate surroundings without interventions or alterations to its character. The new lighting will make the  monument's size and design more perceptible and be environmentally friendly, offering sig...

Acropolis got €60 mil. worth of visitors in 2023
Acropolis got €60 mil. worth of visitors in 2023

Speaking to lawmakers in Parliament, Lina Mendoni said that “upgrades of all services,” such as a new electronic ticket system, have driven a “constant increase” in the iconic historical site’s revenues. Responding to objections at a decision to increase the cost of admission, which op...

2 antiquities repatriated from Switzerland, Hellenic Ministry of Culture says
2 antiquities repatriated from Switzerland, Hellenic Ministry of Culture says

According to a ministry statement, 2 antiquities that had been illegally removed from Greek territory at an unknown time were repatriated from Bern. These are: - A fragment of a stone inscription (0.186m x 0.169m x 0.086m) from which five verses with main names are partially preserved. The inscription dates to t...

Entrance fees to ancient Greek sites, museums to go up as of April 1st
Entrance fees to ancient Greek sites, museums to go up as of April 1st

Adjusted prices will be introduced in two phases, the first one starting on April 1st, 2024 and the second one on April 1st, 2025. The 5 new categories of ticketing are as follows: A. Acropolis of Athens, 30 euros B. Archaeological sites and museums (over 200,000 visitors), 20 euros C. Archaeological sites...

Panorama » Going Out News

5 Romantic Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Athens
Athens
14
02
2024
5 Romantic Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Athens

Here are seven updated places in Athens where love blossoms, accompanied by dining and drinking recommendations:

My Funny Valentine
Athens
14
02
2024
My Funny Valentine

At the popular Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou, Mets), the trio will pay homage to the legendary jazz figure, Chet ...

"Salo" Greek National Opera
Athens
11
02
2024
"Salo" Greek National Opera

The play promises a wild ride through the darkest corners of the human psyche, in an evocative soundscape and stage set...

Patras Carnival opening with procession, party, and a 'chocolate war'
Patras
20
01
2024
Patras Carnival opening with procession, party, and a 'chocolate war'

The pre-Lent festival will conclude on March 17th, a Sunday. This year's theme is "Be Unplugged!" and the...

Panorama » Music & Entertainment News

Carbon Based Lifeforms | Athens | February 17
Carbon Based Lifeforms | Athens | February 17

The Swedish duo’s latest album, “Seeker” (2023), showcases their trademark ambient sounds, filled with layered synthesizers and intricate electronic beats. Doors open: 21:30. Pre-sale tickets are available at Viva’s more.com for 17 euros.   Gazarte Βου&t...

Director Yorgos Lanthimos at press conference in Athens: "I try to make films open to interpretation"
Director Yorgos Lanthimos at press conference in Athens: "I try to make films open to interpretation"

In other words, the film should not be one-dimensional for everyone, but should have different interpretations and feel for each person who sees it", said Yorgos Lanthimos at the press conference held at the Hotel Grande Bretagne on the occasion of the Greek premiere of his new film, "Poor things", whic...

Tilda Swinton-Olivier Saillard show 'Embodying Pasolini' final performances at Onassis Stegi
Tilda Swinton-Olivier Saillard show 'Embodying Pasolini' final performances at Onassis Stegi

The show runs for 6 days, from December 11-16th, while on Friday, December 15th, there will also be an after-performance talk with Olivier Saillard and Tilda Swinton at the Onassis Exhibition Hall -1, with simultaneous interpretation in Greek. For information on times and tickets visit the website: https://www...

Celtic Music Festival 2023
Celtic Music Festival 2023

The event takes place over 3 days - December 8-10th - at the Athina Live venue (3 Poseidonos Ave., Moschato). The Irish acts will be joined by local Greek groups such as Iernis, Noriana, Sòlastas, Tir Fada, Plump, and the Curfá Gaelic-Nordic Choir. Tickets range from €12 to €15 and...

Panorama » Food News

Decision on the 'Lent Basket' published in the Government Gazette
Decision on the 'Lent Basket' published in the Government Gazette

The Lent Basket, which is an extension of the Household Basket, includes the basic food staples households will use during the 40-day fast leading to Greek Orthodox Easter, with lower prices of goods consumed during the period of Lent. The three categories of food include: Halva, fasting dips (without meat and dairy ...

Farmers: This is how the transition to Athens will take place - The tractors, the "excursionists" and the police plan
Farmers: This is how the transition to Athens will take place - The tractors, the "excursionists" and the police plan

In the last few hours, farmers, breeders and beekeepers are organizing every detail for their smooth entry into the capital in view of the huge rally, having on their side labor unions, students and mass organizations of Attica. In most areas, the coordinating bodies of the rural associations have met and decided o...

Greece promises extra aid for protesting farmers
Greece promises extra aid for protesting farmers

Hellenic Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament the diesel measure would cost the state 82 million euros ($89.31 million) in 2024 and announced additional steps to help farmers. "Things will improve for our farmers... and solving their problems is in the heart of our government's priorities,&qu...

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