July 14, 2023
Archeology, Culture, weather
The Acropolis of Athens will be closed to public for several hours on Friday, July 14, as the heatwave that hits Greece reaches its peak with temperatures over 41 degrees Celsius also in the Greek capital. Friday morning, a tourist fainted apparently due to the heat, while on the Acropolis …
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July 7, 2023
Arts, Culture, News
One of the longest-running summer festivals in Greece, the Aeschylus festival, will open in Elefsina on August 27 with a concert by Manolis Mitsias and Maria Farantouri. The opening concert will take place at the archaeological site of Ancient Eleusis, while other scheduled events will take place other spaces in …
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July 6, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
A marble fragment from the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis will be voluntarily returned to Greece in Lyon by the Prefecture of the Rhone on Thursday. The architectural fragment, dated to the 5th century BC, is originally from the upper architectural section of the Erechtheion (Temple of Athena Polias), the …
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July 6, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
Hundreds of tourists are standing forming queues of more than 150 meters in order to visit the Acropolis of Athens. The phenomenon is not new in July since the crowds of people and the long waiting hours were reported since May.It is still surprising, though, that no solution has been …
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July 4, 2023
Culture, Eat-Drink, FEATURED
Have you ever tasted these crispy fried zucchini thin slices in a Greek tavern? They are the absolute meze to ouzo or wine and directly associated with sun, sea and summer. Have you then ever tired to play Greek tavern owner at home, carefully preparing your zucchini slices to get …
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June 28, 2023
Arts, Culture, FEATURED
Hollywood star George Clooney paid a short visit on the island of Mykonos, invited to attend an even organized by Omega Swiss luxury watches. According to local media, Clooney was friendly with the airport personnel and immediately headed to his hotel after he arrived with a private jet. Wife and …
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June 16, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
Several ancient Greek artifacts were found hidden in a forested area of Mount Parnitha in northern Athens on Thursday, June 15. The antiquities were taken by a team of police officers to the Department of Cultural Heritage and Antiquities of the Attica Security Directorate to be examined by an archaeologist …
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June 15, 2023
Arts, Culture
Placido Domingo in a unique concert at the Holy Monastery of Toplou in Sitia on the island of Crete. The world-renowned tenor and baritone Placido Domingo will give a unique concert on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in the imposing space of the Holy Monastery of Toplou, in Sitia, in one …
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June 8, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
Archaeologists excavating a hilltop sanctuary on the Aegean Sea island of Kythnos have discovered “countless” pottery offerings left by ancient worshippers over the centuries, Greece’s Culture Ministry said Wednesday. A ministry statement said the finds from work this year included more than 2,000 intact or almost complete clay figurines, mostly …
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June 5, 2023
Arts, Culture
A painting by Yiannis Tsarouchis (1910-1989) was sold at a world record-breaking price for his work in an auction held in Athens on Thursday, it was reported on Friday. The painting ‘May’ was sold for 475,542 euros by Vergos Auctions at Zappeion Hall. It was the highest price ever achieved …
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May 31, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
A remarkable number of large cutting tools from the Paleolithic Period were identified and handed over to the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesvos by retired doctor and researcher Vassilis Koumarelas. Koumarelas handed over to authorities chisels, cutters, trihedrals, scrapers, pickaxes, blades, flakes, cores and products of their division, which he …
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May 29, 2023
Arts, Culture, FEATURED
For the first time ever, Iron Maiden played live on stage their legendary “Alexander the Great” a tribute to king and great army leader. he performance took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia on Sunday, May 28, where Iron Maiden launched their “The Future Past” tour 2023. Alexander The Great#IronMaiden #TheFuturePastTour pic.twitter.com/9GtDhKyJnC …
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May 26, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
Thousands of tourists “besiege” the Acropolis of Athens on daily basis even though the high season for tourism is not at its peak – yet. Thousands of tourists rush to admire the archaeological magnificence of the Acropolis under unimaginable suffering: The dangers for themselves, for the monument and the works …
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May 24, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
A rare ancient Greek coin fetched a record-breaking six million dollars at an auction held on May 19 at the Numismatica Ars Classica auction house in Zurich. The 2,400-year-old gold stater, minted around 340–25 B.C.E., was bought by a private collector, Artnet Magazine reported. Known as a Panticapaeum stater, after …
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May 23, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
A powerful drama inspired by Homer’s Odyssey and starring Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus and Juliette Binoche as Penelope is wrapping up filming at the end of the month on the Ionian island of Corfu, state broadcaster ERT reported on Tuesday. “The Return” is directed by Uberto Pasolini and written by …
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May 16, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
The World Heritage Observatory calls on UNESCO to stop the destruction of the Acropolis and include the monument on the list of “World Heritage in Danger.” Reason for this call are the interventions on the -year-old monument that altered its form with tons of concrete and other installations. NGO World …
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May 12, 2023
Archeology, Culture
Some archaeological sites, monuments and museums will close early on Sunday, May 21, 2023 due to the general election, Greece’s Culture Ministry announced on Friday. While most sites will operate on elections day according to the summer schedule Athens sites like the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora and …
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May 12, 2023
Arts, Culture, FEATURED
The second semi-final of Eurovision 2023 is over, with Greece failing to win the ticket to Saturday’s Grand Final. 16-year-old Victor Vernicos and his song “What They Say” did not manage to get the audience support. Video: Predictions for Victor Vernicos, “the little boy-scout” as they ironically called him in …
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May 11, 2023
Arts, Culture, FEATURED
The famous Greek-American Portokalos family strikes back with “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”. The “Greek Wedding” returns with a 3rd film and Nia Vardalos revives the role of Toula Portokalos, Along with Tula also Ian, actor John Corbett returns to the big screen for the joy of millions of …
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May 9, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
With special events and free entrance, the Acropolis Museum will celebrate the annual European Night of Museums on Saturday, May 13, and the International Museum Day on Thursday, May 18, 2023. On Saturday, the museum will extend its closing time by 4 hours to 12 midnight (09:00-00:00), while entry will …
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