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Rediscovering Ancient Olynthos

Following the completion of the project "Population Movements and Material Culture: Digital Mapping of Halkidiki from Prehistory to Historical Times," the Ephorate of Antiquities of Halkidiki and Mount Athos has announced the launch of the digital app and the modernized information space of Olynthos, the most important city of Halkidiki in the 5th century BC.

Very high risk of fire for four islands on Wednesday

Authorities have issued a fire warning for four islands on Wednesday.

Α map published by Civil Protection showed Samos, Ikaria, Chios and Psara are at very high risk of wildfires, ranking at 4 out of a maximum of 5. Several other regions of the mainland, mainly Central Macedonia, Attica, Evia, Western Greece and parts of the Peloponnese are at increased risk.

British Paper Praises Paros – The Mini-Mykonos That Is Not Affected By Overtourism

Paros offers “a picturesque and less crowded alternative,” according to the British newspaper “Express.” The article adds: “This island was recently listed by The Times among the five secret European destinations to explore, praised for its ability to offer an alternative escape from heavily crowded tourist areas, with serene beaches and affordable tavernas.”

Ministry of Culture: The modernized information center of Ancient Olynthos offers a unique touring experience

The Ministry of Culture, through the Ephorate of Antiquities of Chalkidiki and Mount Athos, announces the launch of digital applications and the opening of the modernized information center of Ancient Olynthos to the public, following the completion of the project “Population Movements and Material Culture: Digital Mapping of Chalkidiki from Prehistory to Historical Times,” which is part of the

WWI shipwreck Arcadian found off Sifnos

The British ocean liner Arcadian, torpedoed by a German U-boat and sunk during World War I, has been discovered by researcher Kostas Thoktaridis and his team. The wreck was found southeast of the Cycladic island of Sifnos at a depth of 163 meters. The Arcadian, which went down taking 279 men with it, was en route from Thessaloniki to Alexandria, Egypt, with 1,155 military personnel on board.

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