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Landmark Windmill of Mykonos Vandalized
A landmark windmill of Mykonos was vandalized after it was sprayed with graffiti, it emerged over the weekend.
Local police are investigating the vandalism that is assumed to have taken place in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Greece
Windmills of Mykonos: The History of a Landmark
In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why its windmills have become the island's iconic landmark.
Ancient Greece
The Island of Mykonos Throughout the Millennia
Mykonos is undoubtedly one of the most famous Greek islands. Known for its lively parties and beautiful beaches, the island also has an incredibly fascinating ancient history.
Somewhat surprisingly, the party paradise was also an international hub in ancient times...
Greek News
Massive “Odyssey of the Seas” Cruises in Mykonos, Santorini
"Odyssey of the Seas," one of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world, docked on Thursday at the port of Mykonos. It is believed that it is the largest cruise ship that has visited the cosmopolitan...
Culture
Why Are There as Many Churches on Mykonos as There Are Families?
Why is the Greek island of Mykonos home to so many churches, chapels, and monasteries?
Greek News
Mykonos Airport Renamed after Heroine of the Greek Revolution
The newly refurbished airport of Mykonos will be renamed Mykonos-Manto Mavrogenous after the heroine of the Greek Revolution, it was announced on Tuesday.
The initiative of the Municipality of Mykonos started in March 2021 on the occasion of the bicentenary...
Ancient Greece
Tsabouna: Mykonos Bagpipe in Danger of Becoming Lost Art
The Mykonos bagpipe called Tsabouna played in for centuries lost recently one of its musical maestros with the passing of Dimitri Koukas.
Greece
How You Can Do Mykonos on €60 a Day
Despite its reputation as a luxury spot, you can actually go to Mykonos and enjoy what the island has to offer for a mere 50-60 euros a day.
Greece
Mykonos vs Santorini: The Ultimate Battle of the Greek Giants
Mykonos and Santorini are the absolute giants when it comes to a holiday on the Greek islands. Pictures of the two islands are often on the cover of tourist guides to Greece, while the names of famous people who...
Culture
Manto Mavrogenous: The Heroine of the Greek Revolution
Manto Mavrogenous dedicated her life and her fortune two centuries ago to Greece so the nation could be free and independent today.
On March 25th, Greece celebrates its 201 anniversary of the rebellion against the Ottoman empire and the world...