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Globe and Mail: Athens isn’t pretty, but it’s exciting
The canadian newpaper Globe and Mail and the journalist Robert Everett-Green published an article entitled “Athens isn’t pretty, but it’s exciting: discover the city’s cultural rebirth”. The two-page article includes several photos of special areas around Athens, while the Canadian journalist talks about the city’s cultural renaissance...
National Gallery: digital exhibition for El Greco
The National Gallery in Athens, Greece, inaugurated a digital exhibition of El Greco. The exhibition presents the artist’s monumental works that cannot be transferred as a result of their size, or because they are in temples and religious institutions. With the help of advanced digital technology,...
AP Names Lefteris Pitarakis Chief Photographer for Turkey
Lefteris Pitarakis, an Associated Press photojournalist based in London, has been named AP’s chief photographer for Turkey, based in Istanbul. «Turkey is a country with a dynamic breaking news agenda, top level sports and rich historical traditions. In Lefteris Pitarakis, AP has an experienced, creative and hard-working...
Sophocles’ sculpture is added in Astoria Park Greek Statues collection
A hulking bronze statue of ancient Greek playwright Sophocles was installed at the Athens Square Park, the final Hellenic statue planned for the space after years of fundraising by community members. It joins four other Greek monuments that already adorn the park, including three large...
Sounio: The first underwater dance-visual performance
For the first time in the world, choreographers Sophie Bulbuyan and Apostolia Papadamaki in collaboration with artists from 10 countries, present an underwater dance-visual performance «Drops of Breath«. 14 performers from France, Greece and Cyprus will interpretate an underwater choreography in one of the most...
Culturetrip: The 10 most beautiful towns in Greece
[:el] A land of incredible natural beauty, fascinating history, and colorful folklore, Greece arguably has something for everyone. From quaint coastal towns to alpine mountain villages and multicultural Macedonian cities, Culturetrip.com chose the ten must-visit cities in Greece, the 10 destinations where you will discover a different...
10 places to see before they’re changed forever
CNN presents the 10 places a traveller should visit before they are transformed for various reasons like climatic change and loose their original beauty. Travel bores always seem to wash up in cool and relatively undiscovered destinations. The challenge is to find somewhere before even...
British Museum: Exhibition for the ideal body in ancient Greek art
A new exhibition opened on March 26, 2015 at the British Museum entitled «Defining Beauty: the body in ancient Greek art». The visitor experiences the brilliance and diversity of ancient Greek art in this major exhibition focusing on the human body with a stunning array...
Cntraveler: 4 Greek islands you need to visit now
[:el] Conte Nast Traveler, a travel magazine, presents in a new article 4 Greek islands that everyone must visit. It is about 4 islands in the Cyclades and the article has 40 pictures of their best features. Hidden underwated caves, secluded beaches offer an unspoiled...
CNN tribute to Ikaria
The new CNN Tv Show, «Wonder list» presents the Greek island of Ikaria. The episode is entitled the island where people forget to die. Bill Weir and filmmaker Philip Bloom tell the stories of extraordinary people, places, cultures and creatures at a crossroads. Thanks to...