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Rowers are called for tours on trireme

Olympias, the iconic ship from classical Athens is the only working model of an ancient Greek trireme. The trireme will open to visitors again this summer, giving people the opportunity …

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Zuckerberg celebrates his wedding anniversary at Athens Acropolis

Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg celebrated his 7-year wedding anniversary on Friday with a trip to Greece. He and his wife, Priscilla Chan, posed in front of the Parthenon and posted …

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Athens and Epidaurus Festival program announced

The Athens and Epidaurus Festival is held annually from May until mid-August and is one of the oldest performing arts festivals of Europe. The beauty of the ancient venues attract …

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Battle of Crete commemorations from 15-21 May

The 2019 anniversary of the 1941 Battle of Crete will be marked officially across Crete between 15 May and 21 May, with the major official events at Rethymno, Chania and …

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New app gives Israeli visitors insight into Greece’s Jewish history

A Greek app is currently being developed at the Bar-Ilan University for Israelis visiting Greece. The Hebrew-language app is being designed to offer historical information on the Jewish communities that …

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25 things to do at Syntagma Square in Athens

The steps at Syntagma Square have been a traditional meeting point for people as all roads seem to lead here. You’ll find commuters rushing during peak hour traffic, children feeding …

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Voluntourism to Greece: Boroume combines travel and volunteering for those in need

Are you travelling to Greece in 2019 and interested in supporting people in need? The Hellenic Initiative Australia’s Volunteering Program offers Australians of all ages the opportunity to support its …

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Greece’s sunken treasures and where to find them

There are 1,061 ships that sank in Greek waters in WWII alone, however very little has been done to properly document these. Hellenic Navy Commander Panagiotis Tripontikias hopes to change …

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Oh great Greek tourism! See how you’ve grown

Greece has always been a preferred travel destination for erudite individuals throughout various historical periods – from Antiquity to modern times. At the same time, starting from the early 20th …

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Enjoying Easter traditions from around Greece

Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is the most important religious holiday of the Orthodox Church marking the resurrection of Christ and the chance of rebirth for mankind. Many of the …

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