Photograph of the month

  Six hundred and seventeen (617) Greek coasts, eighteen (18) marinas and six (6) tourist boats won this year’s ‘Blue Flag’ international quality award, it was announced on Wednesday by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPP), Greece’s operator of the Blue Flag international program. With 617 award-winning …

  The original video of the campaign for the inclusion of the Municipality of Kozani in the ‘100 climate-neutral and smart cities of the EU by 2030’   Choose Strategic Communications Partner, one of the largest companies in the communication industry, designed and implemented the campaign for the inclusion of …

The tapestry entitled ‘The School of Athens’, a loan from the French National Assembly, has arrived in Athens. It was installed as an exhibition piece in the Hellenic Parliament in the presence of the Speaker of the Greek Parliament, Konstantinos Tasoulas, and the French Ambassador to Greece, Patrick Maisonnave. The …

  One-year-old orphan bears Bradley and Cooper were released into the wild on Saturday after being trained on how to make it on their own. The 16-month old yearlings were tagged and released by the environmental group Arcturos, who run a bear sanctuary in Florina in northern Greece. “It is …

The most famous island group in the Aegean Sea comprises some of the most beautiful islands in the world! Gorgeous sandy beaches, architecture in white and blue, traditional lifestyle, folk music, warm, hospitable people and barren landscapes with isolated chapels turn a trip to the Cyclades into a lifetime experience. The name refers to …

  The brown bear protection organisation ‘Arcturos’ has announced that five orphan bear cubs, which were cared for at its facilities, have now been released back into the wild, according to ANA. The five cubs had lost their mothers at just a few months old and were raised by expert …

  With two major distinctions and three awards in total, Greece triumphed at the Condé Nast Traveller 21st readers’ awards gala in London. More specifically, Greece ranked 1st in the “Best Islands/Favourite Islands” category and also earned 1st place and top prize of the “The World’s Top 100”. The Greek …

  With 519 Blue Flag beaches, Greece ranks in second place globally among 47 countries. Out of the total number of countries that participate in the programme, Greece has 12% of total awards. The top area in Greece, for this year again, with 89 flags is Halkidiki. The international committee …

  A familiar sound and sight in central Athens Tsarouchia by seasoned photoreporter Tatiani Bolari   A tsarouchi (Greek: τσαρούχι; plural: τσαρούχια) is a type of shoe, which is typically known nowadays as part of the traditional uniform worn by the Evzones of the Greek Presidential Guard. Description Their origin …

  The lake is recognised as a wonder of nature because of its unique appearance and the surroundings.   Arriving at Athens airport you can see down on the ground what looks like a volcanic crater filled with the bluest water. It is called Lake Vouliagmeni and it is a …