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New Museum in Athens Highlights Modern Greek Culture

The new Museum of Modern Greek Culture, which is expected to open its doors to the public by the end of the year, is located in the historic Athens district of Plaka. The new institution takes up the block flanked...

Greek Priest Suspended for Giving Women a Role in the Holy Service

The Greek Church has suspended a priest in Athens for using two women instead of men as "little priests" (papadakia) during a Holy Service recently. The "papadakia" are usually young boys and their role is to assist the priest...

Shops in Monastiraki, Plaka, Acropolis Areas to Open on Sundays Per New Greek Decree

Per a decision that was announced to the public on Wednesday by Giorgos Dimopoulos, the deputy governor of the central part of Athens, the many boutiques and shops in the tourist areas of Monastiraki, Plaka and the Acropolis will...

Restoration of Historic Bridge of Plaka in Epirus Almost Finished (Video)

The restoration of the historic bridge of Plaka, in northwestern Greece, which had collapsed due to heavy rain in 2015 is now almost finished. On Thursday, the last piece of rock was added by the reconstruction group that has been...