Syros
Economy
Athens, Thessaloniki Among Seven Regions with Shops Open on Sunday
The city centres of Greece's two largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki, will be among the seven Greek regions where shops will be allowed to open on Sundays, on a pilot basis, according to a Development Ministry decision signed on...
Culture
Original Easter Customs of Greece
Greece is a country with rich tradition and the Greeks always make sure to honor those traditions, especially during religious celebrations. The following traditions are a glimpse into some of the original ways in which Greeks celebrate Easter.....
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Culture
El Greco's "Dormition of the Virgin" Travels to Toledo
The “Dormition of the Virgin,” an El Greco’s work from his youth, which adorns the church on the Greek island of Syros is expected to travel from Greece to Toledo in Spain in order to be included in the...
events
UNESCO Tribute to the Greek Island of Syros
UNESCO is organizing a seven-day tribute, this week, to the beauty and unique culture of the Greek island of Syros in Athens, Greece.
The neoclassical building of the Hellenic ICOMOS headquarters, will host an event that will acquaint people with...