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Greek Institute of Byzantine Studies Affected by Venice Flooding
The massive flooding that has been causing a range of serious issues in Venice, Italy since Tuesday has affected the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies, it was made public on Wednesday afternoon.
The exquisitely beautiful Italian city is...
Greece
538 Passengers Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out on Igoumenitsa-Venice Ferry
A fire broke out onboard a ferry that had initiated its trip from Greece's Igoumenitsa to Venice in Italy.
The fire broke out at the fourth level of the ''Olympic Champion's'' garage, affecting two trucks that were traveling on it.
According...
Europe
Costa-Gavras’ “Adults in the Room” Receives Mixed Reviews After Venice Premiere
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis and his wife Danae Stratou walked on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for the premiere of the film "Adults in the Room" together with director Costa-Gavras and the...
Europe
Venice Film Festival to Honor Costa-Gavras
It was announced recently that the 76th International Film Festival of Venice will honor the Greek-French director Costa-Gavras with its ''Glory to the Filmmaker Prize'' on August 31.
Costa-Gavras will receive this prestigious award for his latest film, titled ''Adults...
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Port of Piraeus Signs Agreement With Italian Ports
The Greek port of Piraeus signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's port authorities from the cities of Venice and Chioggia on Monday. The agreement seeks to develop port services and promote increased trade between Europe, the Mediterranean and the...
Greece
Greek Ferry Battles Huge Waves Between Italy and Greece (video)
Dramatic footage has emerged from a video of a Greek ferry fighting gale-force winds on its way from Venice, Italy to Patras, Greece.
Christophoros Skamangas, the captain of the ferry ''Asterion II'' who is from the island of Syros, bravely battled the...
Greece
Greek And Italian Experts Rush To Save Historic Greek Cemetery In Tuscany
A team of architects and civil engineers of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and the Supervisory Committee of the Institute of Venice are racing against time and extreme weather conditions to preserve and protect the historic Greek cemetery...
Europe
Inspired by ‘Iketides’: George Drivas’ ‘Laboratory of Dilemmas’ at 57th International Art Exhibition in Venice
The Greek artist, George Drivas, will be displaying his video installation titled Laboratory of Dilemmas as he represents Greece at the 57th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
The event in Venice, Italy, will be taking place from...
Greece
Relics of St. Helen Coming to Athens, Greece for the First Time
The holy relics of St. Helen and the Holy Cross will be on display at the Church of Agia Varvara (St. Barbara) in Athens from May 14 to June 15, 2017 and thousands of faithfuls from across Greece are...
Greece
Santorini Tops Honeymoon Destinations List
US News ranked Santorini, the exquisite island of the Cyclades, as number one among the world's Best Honeymoon Destination placing it in a higher position than other favorites like Bora Bora, Paris and Venice. The American news provider reviewed thousands...