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Greece’s Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Welcome Visitors by 2022

2019-12-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Kasta Tomb mosaic

Greece’s Culture Ministry has announced the famous Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis is to welcome visitors from early 2022.

Tags: Alexander the Great, Amphipholis, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Greece, Greece antiquities, Greece history, Greek archaeology, Hephaestion, KAS, Kasta Tomb, Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture

Crete’s Minoan Centers a Step Closer to Becoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2019-11-28 by Phil Butler

The Palace at Knossos

The long process of achieving UNESCO World Heritage status for Crete’s Minoan palatial centers may be a step closer to completion.

Tags: Crete Region, Culture Ministry, Directorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Greece antiquities, Greek Parliament, Knossos, Knossos Palace, Konstantina Benissi, Lina Mendoni, Nikos Egoumenidou, UNESCO, Vasiliki Szthiakaki

New Despotiko Island Excavations Give Up 6th Century BC Treasures

2019-08-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Ruins of Despotiko

New Despotiko Island excavations are said to complete the picture on the buildings’ architecture around the Apollo temple on the uninhabited island of Despotiko, west of Antiparos island revealed excavations and restoration works that were held recently on the island, according to the Athens News Agency (ANA). The excavation focused on areas surrounding the temple […]

Tags: Despotiko Island Excavations, Despotiko Island ruins, Despotiko ruins, Greece, Greece antiquities, Greece archaeology

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Amari Hosts Landmark Panhellenic Education Conference

2026-04-23 By Kostas Raptis

Educators and AI experts gather in Amari, Crete, for a landmark conference on the future of digital literacy, sustainability, and inclusive education.

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Walk Under the 65% Moon in Palaiochora with the 22nd Popular Health Road 2026

2026-04-23 By Manuel Santos

Palaiochora hosts a 5km night walk on April 25, celebrating health, community, and the unique luminosity of a 65% full moon.

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Is the Middle East Conflict Cooling Greece’s Tourism Heat?

2026-04-23 By Kostas Raptis

Greek MP warns tourism is drifting as Middle East tensions hit bookings and raise safety concerns.

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A.E.S. Aiolos Karate Shines at Panhellenic Youth Karate Championship

2026-04-23 By Phil Butler

Last month, on March 21st and 22nd, the Panhellenic Youth Karate Championship (Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα Παιδων – Κορασίδων) took place in Lavrio, Greece. This prestigious event, organized by the Hellenic Karate Federation (Ελληνική Ομοσπονδία Karate) and hosted by the Municipality of Lavreotiki (ΔΗΜΟΣ ΛΑΥΡΕΩΤΙΚΗΣ), saw over 1200 young athletes from across Greece compete for honors. Representing […]

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