Greece
Travel | Jul 2020
Sail the Greek islands with the charismatic Peter Maneas as he takes his superyacht to 227 of Greece's inhabited islands. My Greek Odyssey is a 13-part series where Peter explores their rich history, culture, cuisine, and people as well as their hidden secrets and surprises. Series One starts in Athens and travels to the Saronic and Ionia...
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City Life | Jul 2020
WHAT: An urban park with the promise of chilled wine culled from Greece’s vineyards by someone who has done a lot of drinking on our behalf. What’s not to love? Eleni Kefalopoulou, Insider wine columnist for years, converts a nook off Misariolotou’s public park into a lush, wine-lovers’ haven.
WHY WE LOVE IT: As a true oenophi...
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What's On | Jul 2020
WHAT: For ten days in August, in the beautiful Messinean town of Kalamata, twenty one international dance masters come together to showcase multidisciplinary dance performances – from contemporary circus to street dance. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the festival which has continued to celebrate artists who explore the limits of dance and...
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What's On | Jul 2020
WHAT: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) hosts a major photography exhibition, entitled “Parontes” (Present), by the NGO iMEdD. The exhibition consists of 43 works of photojournalism captured by reporters and photojournalists, which show everyday life during the lockdown, as well as the return to “normality”. It is a journalism...
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Travel | Jul 2020
For a summer seeped in history and adventure, in a magnificently restored hotel, look no further than Kinsterna Hotel in Monemvasia for a family escape. Picture breakfast under centuries-old olive trees, sunning under fragrant citrus orchards, horse-back riding through vineyards, gourmet meals crafted from home-grown produce, castles and ...
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Culture | Jul 2020
An archaeological mystery quest to uncover the origins of civilization in the Aegean Sea is the first documentary co-production between Cosmote TV and National Geographic in Greece to uncover the mystery of the broken figurines, coming soon to Cosmote History HD.
Sixty years ago, a team of archaeologists embarked on an explora...
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News | Jun 2020
The Greek Government has just outlined a new set of travel protocols before opening all its airports to international flights. All visitors are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 48 hours before entering the country.
On submitting their PLF form, each traveller will receive a personal QR code, which m...
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Travel | Jun 2020
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens re-opens its doors on June 12, and celebrates the spirit of togetherness with a special stay offer and tailored experiences for couples and families. Unlock the secrets of nature and immerse in local culture together – an ideal itinerary to refresh the spirit and reconnect with loved ones.
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People | Jun 2020
Georg Petras, the CEO of Engel and Völkers Greece, defines his approach to business as the two countries that have shaped him. As a Greek businessman who grew up in Germany, his German pragmatism and his Greek resilience have stood him in good stead in negotiating the complex world of real estate development. In conversation with Sudha N...
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Travel | May 2020
Writer’s retreat, cultural salon, museum showpiece … the charmed life of the Paddy Leigh Fermor House in the Mani is about to embark on one of its most colourful incarnations yet, as it prepares to open its storied doors as a luxury boutique hotel from June 15, writes Amanda Dardanis.
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields wer...
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Travel | May 2020
In his sequel fantasy series, John Kittmer, not unlike Jason or Odysseus, takes us through archipelagos and roll-calls of island names. These names have a magic all of their own. The poet Odysseas Elytis knew this well; ‘Each word a swallow to bring you spring in the midst of summer’.
In this magical six-day tour, I am finally...
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Culture | May 2020
The Acropolis of Athens is a fair test of our commitment to humankind’s higher cultural aspirations. In ordinary times, Athenians have ten thousand good excuses to postpone the Acropolis until next month or next lifetime. These are not ordinary times. For an able-bodied resident of Athens not to take advantage of this opportunity is to fa...
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