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New base for iconic ancient statue
The renowned Archaic statue "Kore of Thira," dating back to the 7th century BC, will receive a new support base for better stability and visibility. The statue will be featured in the exhibition "Kykladitisses: Untold Stories of women in the Cyclades," organized by the Cyclades Antiquities Ephorate and the Museum of Cycladic Art from December 11 to May 4, 2025.
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Theodora Glücksburg – Matthew Kumar: They Visited Archbishop Ieronymos
Today at noon, former Queen of Greece, Anna-Maria, along with her daughter Theodora and her fiancé, Matthew Kumar, paid a visit to the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Ieronymos.
Numbers going up at migrant camps
The population of asylum-seekers who remain in specially built structures on the islands is reportedly constantly rising in tandem with the daily interception of migrant trafficking boats by the Greek Coast Guard.
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Memory lane
I think I have a soft spot for Didim. On the way from the Izmir airport to this well-kept secret of Turkish summer vacationists, I remember the days long gone by. It must have been about 35 years or so when I spent countless days at the ancient site of Miletus.
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Saving the post-Byzantine legacy of Imbros and Tenedos
The European Center for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments (ECBCMM) completed one of its most important projects over the summer: the conservation of the ecclesiastical equipment of two churches of Imbros (Gokceada in Turkish), the birthplace of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and 42 portable icons from the Church of the Virgin Mary of Tenedos (Bozcaada in Turkish).
Cruise industry warns of potential impact of fee
The cruise industry has voiced its opposition to the fee the government said it will impose as of 2025 on cruise ports of call, reaching up to 20 euros per person for Mykonos and Santorini.
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‘Crafts of The Sea’: Cycladic multimedia maritime exhibition
Multimedia maritime exhibition "Crafts of the Sea" reopened last week for its second and final outing at the Goethe Institute in Athens until September 21.
Mykonos: What to Do on Greece’s Most Famous Island
The phrase “cosmopolitan destination” takes on a new meaning when referring to Mykonos. Since the 1960s, this “Island of the Winds” has attracted international celebrities and now offers luxury experiences, designer pop-up stores, and world-class fine dining.
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Cruise passengers to pay up to €20 to visit Mykonos or Santorini
Passengers of cruises calling at Mykonos and Santorini will as of next year face an increased levy that will amount to 20 euros per person in the summer, while other islands will have a significantly lower charge, and off-season levies will be considerably smaller, the government announced on Monday.
Severe Weather Hits Attica: “112” Alert for Northern Greece Amidst 15,000 Lightning Strikes
Storm Atena struck Attica with heavy rainfall beginning in the western regions and gradually spreading across the area, leading to traffic disruptions and power outages in various neighborhoods, including Psychiko, Filothei, Polygon, Lamprini, and Kypseli.