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Wine Festival, Thassos

The 2nd Thassos Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, April 13 from 12:00 until 20:00. The venue for the festival will be the Kalogeriko, in the Old Harbour, Thassos Town (Limenas). There will be over 45 wineries taking part from across Greece as well as further afield. The Isalos Thassos Distillery and the first […]

Seismic Activity in the Cyclades

Earthquakes off Santorini February 2 – The Greek authorities, including the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, have placed emergency services on the islands of Santorini, Amorgos and the wider region on alert after intense seismic activity has been occurring in the last few days. Over the last 24 hours, 200 earthquakes have been […]

Increase in Heat Related Deaths

As the latest research has confirmed, temperatures in Europe, especially in the south, are rising twice as fast as the global average, exacerbating the impact on health in the region. It was also found that over the period 2015-2021, 44-54% of heat-related mortality can be attributed to global warming, which accounts for an annual death rate […]

Ohi Day

The annual ‘Ohi Day’ celebrations in Greece are held each year on October 28 with parades and festivities in most towns and villages, the largest being in the capital, Athens. ‘Ohi Day’ (also Ochi/Oxi) commemorates the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, […]

Maritime Festival Rhodes, October 25 – 28

The International Maritime Tourism Festival (ISTF) 2024 will take place in Rhodes from October 25th to October 28th. With the theme “Go Blue – Go Green – Go Smart”, ISTF 2024 is establishing itself as the biggest celebration of maritime tourism in Greece. This year’s festival promises a unique experience, promoting Greece as a leading […]

Concert, Kos

As part of the summer cultural events “Hippokratia 2024”, the Municipality of Kos will be hosting a concert in the Agios Nikolaos Square in the village of Pyli on Saturday, September 28. In concert will be the Ta Mounaskia Orchestra. The concert starts at 20:30 and is free to attend.

9th Rhodes Jazz Festival

Rhodes Medieval Town will be playing host to the 9th Rhodes Jazz Festival from September 27 – 29. The festival will be held in the ruins of the Church of Our Lady of the Bourg*, located on Pindarou Street in the medieval town. The 9th Rhodes Jazz Festival includes a rich programme of 22 artists […]

17th Rhodes International Festival, September 12 -17

The Palace of the Grand Masters, located in Rhodes Medieval Town, is hosting the 17th Rhodes International Festival from September 12 until the 17th, with the event by the Greek National Opera Ballet on the 17th, being held at Mandraki. The programme is :- Thursday, September 12 – a concert by the Thessaloniki State Symphony […]

Concert, Santorini

The Municipality of Santorini is hosting a wonderful musical evening as part of its summer cultural events on Saturday, September 7. The concert starts at 20:30 in the central square of Fira (opposite Dakoutros Travel). A melodic journey with two guitars performing rock music and beyond. Entry to the event is free.

Concert, Rhodes

The accomplished composer and piano soloist from Rhodes, Memnoune Kiazim, will present a unique evening of “Sound & Speech”, a concert for piano and violin, in the New Wing of the Nestoridei Melathros of the Museum of Modern Greek Art, in Rhodes Medieval Town, on Saturday, September 7. Memnune Kiazim will present her favourite works, […]