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The Greek island of Limnos, in the northeastern Aegean, this summer will host the “Bikini Tribe Surf Sessions”, three weekly surf camps organized just for women.

Two landmark projects for Athens – a 40,000 seat football stadium and the development of public spaces in Votanikos – are scheduled to begin after the municipality finalized relevant contracts this week.

The Athens Gardens Festival, an annual event featuring live music and dance performances, will take place in various areas around the Greek capital with free admission.

The Piraeus Port Authority has handed over a 1934 silo to the Greek Culture Ministry so that it may be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities.

Kastellorizo, one of Greece’s smallest islands located in the Dodecanese, is getting ready to host the 1st Rock Solid island trail race in June.

The Thessaly Region has launched “Routes of Faith”, an ambitious tourism project that aims to connect two of Greece’s most significant religious destinations: Meteora and Mount Athos.

The Greek city of Serres in Northern Greece recently welcomed the opening of the new Museum of Contemporary Art – Konstantinos Xenakis Gallery.

The Municipality of Ioannina, the capital of the Region of Epirus, northwestern Greece, has launched action to associate the city’s gastronomy with the destination’s brand-name and identity.

The Municipality of Athens has completed the first phase of a refurbishment project that aims to upgrade the National Garden, one of the Greek capital’s landmark sites.

An outdoor photo exhibition reflecting the devastating consequences of Russia’s war on Ukraine has opened on Vassilisis Olgas Avenue near the center of Athens, Greece.

The popular Greek island of Mykonos is Europe’s most Instagrammable tranquil location, according to recent research.

The Municipality of Athens is inviting residents and visitors to experience its “Gallery Walk” events that are taking place in various locations around the city during May 12-13.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is organizing a number of events for its visitors to mark the celebrations for this year’s European Night of Museums and International Museum Day.

The Greek Culture Ministry has launched works to make the Lindos Acropolis on Rhodes accessible to persons with disability.

The promotional video “Peloponnese: Greece Beyond the Obvious” won a gold trophy at the 2022 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards in the “Corporate Image/Tourism” category.

The fountain on Omonia Square in the center of Athens lit up on Monday night in the colors of the national flag of Ukraine.

The revamp works at Syntagma, the Greek capital’s central square, are expected to be completed in the coming weeks, according to Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis.

Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event.

Six Greek cities including Athens, are among the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, according to an announcement …

Greece this year is expecting a strong increase in the number of Romanian travelers who are showing an interest in destinations including Halkidiki, Pieria, the Ionian islands, Evia and Thassos.