The reconstruction of the Plaka Bridge, washed away by a flash flood in 2015, is awarded a European Heritage Awards/ Europa Nostra Award.
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Greece’s Culture Ministry Sets Summer Hours for Historic Sites
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced the Summer hours for archaeological sites and museums across the country.
Five Greek Islands Among Threatened European Cultural Heritage Sites
According to the European voice of civil society, Europa Nostra, several Greek islands are in danger of losing their cultural heritage.
Now You Can Listen to the Oldest Song in the World [Video]
We were amazed to discover this story on Protothema of the oldest song in the world, and how it’s a song we can actually listen to.
Greece Adds New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index
Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced last week the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Greece’s Minister of Culture Announces Artist Support Plan
Minister Lina Mendoni has announced a plan for the support of artists affected by the restriction measures during the coronavirus pandemic.
The United States and Greece Explore Cultural Exchange
Greece takes the opportunity during US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s Athens visit, to pursue boosting bilateral cooperation in culture.
Greek Archeologists Find the Lost City of Tenea in the Peloponese
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced what’s being called a “monumental find,” as excavators unearth a site identified as the fabled city of Tenea in southern Greece.
Platanias Presents the 8th Annual Festival of “Land, Culture, and Tourism”
Coming up Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of September, the Municipality of Platanias, under the auspices of the Region of Crete, will present the 8th Annual Festival “Tourism, Land, and Culture.”
Armenia & Russian Agree on Cultural Cooperation
Last Friday a program of cooperation between the ministries of culture of Armenia and the Russian Federation was penned at Armenia’s Ministry of Culture in Yerevan. Armenia’s Minister of Culture, Hasmik Poghosyan (at left) and Russian Federation Minister Andrei Busygin appeared for the press at the announcement.
Košice Update: European Capital of Culture 2013
As the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) is a European initiative, the Košice project aims to foster though creative cultural and economic initiatives. The Košice staff motto is: “We support creativity.” Košice, a city already known for its rich history and developed industry, plans to “also become the centre of creativity and a new future for young, creative people who wish to live and work in our city, which is their home.” The city established the non-profit organization, Košice – European Capital of Culture 2013.
Krakow – Beating the Stag Parties
What does this city offer beyond the attraction of stag parties? The answer is a huge amount of culture and a fascinating history.
Maribor 2012: Slovenia Set to WOW the World
In news from Slovenia’s Tourism Board, the town of Maribor, in cooperation with other municipalities, are all set for an exuberant opening weekend as the European Capital of Culture, January 14th and 15th, 2012. Slovenia was recently honored at the World Travel Market in London as well.
Dancing with Death in Aguascalientes: Life-Affirming Holidays in Mexico
Explore some alternative attractions in Mexico (other than its beaches) including its art, the not-at-all macabre museum of Death, and culture of celebrating life.
Fažana Celebrates Fishermen Traditions and Culture
If you want to experience Croatia first hand, this fishermen village is the ideal destination.