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A new era of elegance: The Canellopoulos Museum reimagined
The Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Museum (CAMU) in Athens is set for a significant architectural upgrade aimed at enhancing its visibility and community engagement.
Mount Athos: Monasteries seek tax exemption for rents, with an appeal to the Council of State
The monasteries of Mountain Athos don’t want to pay tax on the rents they collect from properties they own outside the Athos Peninsula.
By appealing to the Council of State they are seeking a return to the tax regime that was in place before 2010, when their income from rentals outside the region was not taxed.
Athens schools to close on Thursday for feast of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite
Schools throughout the Municipality of Athens will be closed on Thursday in observance of the feast day of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the patron saint of the city.
Parents have already been notified by their children's schools regarding the closure.
The “Governor’s Mansion” of Thessaloniki becomes a “little palace” again, after 18 years
The legendary Governor’s Mansion (“Palataki” or “Kyverneion” in Greek) of Thessaloniki, the imposing edifice with its magnificent view, which has hosted heads of state, kings and prime ministers, is being revived.
Vesic expects 21 Nazi German shipwrecks to be cleared from Danube by end-2024
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic said on Friday he expected the wrecks of 21 Nazi German warships to be cleared from the bottom of the Danube by the end of this year to restore full navigability of the river near Prahovo, eastern Serbia.
The ships were sunk by the Nazis near the Port of Prahovo as WWII was drawing to a close.
Pole vaulter Ariadne Adamopoulou withdraws from Olympic final
Paul vaulter Ariadne Adamopoulou withdrew from the women's pole vault final at the Olympics on Tuesday due to injury.
The 24-year-old athlete announced on social media that she would miss the final because of an injury she sustained in the preliminary round.
An MRI she underwent on Tuesday revealed a second-degree strain.
Frederica and the Acropolis through Nelly’s lens
An impressive presentation of 150 original photos by Greek photographer Nelly's in original prints made by her and bearing the stamp Photo Nelly's Athens will be made at the exhibition "Nelly's - Krasaki Collection," which opens on Saturday at the Municipal Art Gallery of Hania on the island of Crete.
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Unsolved Mystery Case of ‘Sheikh Su’s Dragon’ and the Lingering Questions about Pagratides’
The story of Aristides Pagratidis, known as the “Dragon of Sheikh Shu,” is a landmark case in Greek history, captivating the authorities for years and still raising doubts about his guilt and potential victimization in a politically tinged conspiracy. Let’s delve into this strange crime thriller, about which countless pages have been written in newspapers and books, including novels.
Bulgarians Mark St. Peter's Day
Today, the Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Peter's Day, honoring the apostles Peter and Paul, revered as supreme and universal teachers. These apostles fervently spread Christ's teachings and endured suffering, persecution, and martyrdom for their faith. They left behind messages that elucidate Christian values and the principles of church life.
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Foreign Artists Honor Bulgarian Hero Hristo Botev with Sand Sculpture
On the Burgas beach, a sand sculpture depicting the face of Hristo Botev has emerged, created by foreigners Paul and Remy Hoggard, as reported by BNT. Their artistic endeavor coincides with the 148th anniversary of the poet and revolutionary's death, showcasing their admiration for the Bulgarian hero.