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Greek Town Mobilizes to Save 12-Year-Old Boy

The people in the town of Kozani in northern Greece have been mobilizing to save the life of a 12-year-old boy who suffers from a rare and serious health condition and is required to travel to Houston, Texas for...

Magnificent Video of Fog-Covered Polyphytos Bridge in Northern Greece

The beautiful landscape of Lake Polyphytos and its bridge near the northern Greek city of Kozani, is captured in a time-lapse video recorded last weekend. The bridge; constructed in 1975, is one of the longest in Greece, with a length of...

Pavlopoulos: Respect for International Law Necessary in Order to Build Real Friendships

"If there is no respect for international law and international treaties, it is not possible to build a real friendship. Such friendships are built on the solid basis of mutual respect for International and European Law," Greek President Prokopis...

Veterinarians Detect Brucellosis in Cattle Herd in Northern Greece

Sixty cattle at a free range cattle farm in the area of Skiti, near Kozani, will be slaughtered after blood tests revealed more than half the animals were infected with brucellosis, the head of the local veterinary agency told...

The Rare Beauty of the Boucharia Rocks in Northern Greece

A spectacular geological phenomenon, unique in Greece and the Balkan region,appears in the area between Mikrovalto and Livadero, near Kozani in northern Greece. The fascinating rock formations have been named Boucharia by the locals, thus rendering the name to the...

Archaeological Collection of Kozani Reopens After 20 Years

The archaeological collection of the city of Kozani including exhibits from the prehistoric, classical and Roman years that were unearthed in excavation throughout the region of Kozani reopened its doors to the public after 20 years. The initial exhibition was...

UNESCO Adds Greek ‘Momoeria’ Custom to Cultural Heritage List (video)

Every year from December 25 to January 5 the village streets of Kozani, Greece light up with more than just christmas lights - they come alive with the ancient customs of the Momoeria -actors, musicians and dancers filling the...

Gastronomy and Tourism Festival From November 11-13 in Kozani

The Region of Western Macedonia will organise the Gastronomy and Tourism Festival on November 11-13 in the city of Kozani, with the goal of promoting traditional products of the area such as the saffron, wild mushrooms, beans and pies. "Our...

Harvest of 'Krokos' Saffron Begins in Kozani, Greece

Farmers in the rural area of Kozani, northern Greece, have started harvesting krokos, the local saffron produced by the crocus flower. Krokos are one of the most important products of the region and has been cultivated for decades. Hundreds of farmers in...

Vespisti Vespa Fans Travel Everywhere From St. Tropez to… Kozani!

They are fans of the Vespa, the Italian scooter, and they are known as “Vespisti.” They travel everywhere from Greece to Saint Tropez. A total of 50 people recently traveled on their Vespas to Saint Tropez – a trip...