Feast day of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is commemorated on Aug. 15 by the Orthodox Church, signaling an exodus towards the islands, seaside, provinces
From August 12 to 18, audiences across Greece can experience a range of unique musical events, musical theater, and dance performances, all centered around this year's thematic focus: the concept of Conflict.
According to figures, the total number of visitors to the Minoan palace site of Knossos in 2023 reached nearly 944,000 in 2023
On International Lighthouse Day, visitors can explore iconic Greek lighthouses in stunning locations.
Two suspects were arrested a day before the singer’s first concert date in the Austrian capital
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In a statement released by the Ministry of Culture over 100 archaeological sites, museums, monuments, and places of historical significance across Greece will open their doors to visitors under the full moonlight free of charge.
“The findings show that the shafts were deliberately opened for the extraction of flint, and the imprints of the extraction tools have been preserved,” the head of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Kefalonia and Ithaca, Grigoris Grigorakakis told Ta Nea.
Sitia is turning to traditions to boost its appeal as a tourist destination. ‘To Vima English Edition’ spoke with locals about their vision and plans
From the end of July, the now thoroughly renovated, expanded, and upgraded Delos Archaeological Museum is once again ready to receive visitors by the boatload from nearby Mykonos
The decision, announced by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, came on July 29, the centenary of Theodorakis’ birth
The Acropolis Museum will host a moonlight concert in its courtyard on Aug. 19, offering free admission for those who wish to enjoy this month's full moon
The internationally renowned linguist explains the conclusions of the international seminar on modern Greek, which was attended by professors from the Ohio State University, which hosts the Miltiadis Marinakis Endowed Professorship of Modern Greek Language and Culture, as well as professors from the universities of Athens, Ljubljana and Masaryk.
Traditional Cypriot tunes are expected to bring a rich musical heritage in life when the Sounds of Cyprus ensemble is set to premiere a showcase of traditional Cypriot music and dance at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library in New York City. Co-founded by Peter Douskalis and Elena Chris, this ensemble is dedicated to preserving and […]
Unearthed residence near the coastal town of Eretria, a well-known city-state in antiquity, it dwelling was adorned with a lively mosaic depicting two satyrs
Jenny Mastoraki left her indelible mark on 20th century Greek poetry and translation experimenting with new literary fields.
A new piece in the Times adds its weight to a cascade of reports in the British press claiming an agreement on the Parthenon Marbles is increasingly likely
The ship was torpedoed by a German submarine and sunk during World War I, taking 279 men to their deaths
It was one of the first museums built and designed for that purpose in Greece, within a significant archaeological site scattered over the whole of a small and uninhabited island. And as of this month, the now thoroughly renovated, expanded and upgraded Delos Archaeological Museum is once again ready to receive visitors by the boat-load […]
The Greek Ministry of Culture has undertaken a significant project with over 50 million euros in investments to restore ancient artifacts in the region