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Maritime traditions of Cycladic islands in ‘Crafts of the Sea’ exhibition

The maritime exhibition "Crafts of the Sea: Cycladic Culture and History" opened last week at the Goethe Institute of Athens. The lower level of the building has been transformed into a multimedia exhibit featuring photos, maps, videos, and audio clips that showcase the maritime traditions of five Cycladic islands: Amorgos, Paros, Santorini, Syros, and Koufonisia.

77 migrants rescued from vessel between Amorgos and Astypalea

A group of 77 migrants were rescued off a crippled sailing yacht after a large overnight operation in the southern Aegean Sea, Greek authorities have said.

Nobody was reported missing or injured following the rescue between the islands of Amorgos and Astypalea, the coast guard said.

US tourist reported missing on small island off Corfu

An American tourist has been reported missing on a small island west of Corfu.

The 70-year-old man arrived on Mathraki, one of the Diapontian Islands, 10 days ago and was last seen on Tuesday night, sitting in a local cafe with two female tourists, who have since left the island, according to the president of the local community, Spyros Argyros.

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