Athens, Greece Travel News

The new minister plans to beef up culture and tourism. By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 09/11/09 Sculptures that form part of the "Elgin Marbles", taken from the Parthenon in Athens, are on display at the British Museum in London.

STANDING on the dock at Thessaloniki on a balmy June evening, I watch the makings of a classic ferry journey unfurl.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning Bill Gaither and his Gaither Vocal Band will bring the magic of gospel to the ACS Arts Center tonight.

Health Minister Mariliza Xenogiannakopoulou attends extraordinary EU health ministersA' meeting in Luxembourg addressing the H1N1 virus.

Girl, 11, becomes third child in two days to be hit on road An 11-year-old schoolgirl was hospitalized with serious injuries yesterday after being hit by a truck in the northwestern suburb of Aghioi Anargyroi.

Professor Claus Offe of the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin will speak about the German elections at the Drakopoulou Amphitheater of the University of Athens at 6 p.m. today.

The Temple of Festus is just one of numerous archaeological sites in Athens that are must-sees for visitors.

Across the globe, phrases from the obnoxious - "I only date supermodels" , to the optimistic - "Going to be Great" , to the pointed - "Bite Me" are found emblazoned on colorful T-shirts. Baseball cap? Check.

Athens is no longer a discount destination. Cab fares, taverna meals, and other costs have steadily crept up.

A retrospective exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of the Nees Morfes Gallery, featuring works by some 50 artists, will open at the Benaki MuseumA's Pireos Street annex this evening and will run to November 20.

The Prime Minister of Greece, Costas Karamanlis, has called for a new election which will take place Sunday, October 4th.

Is it just our impression or are the numbers of Spanish-speaking visitors coming to Greece each year on the increase? According to National Statistical Service data, the former would seem to be the case, as 237,857 Spanish tourists visited Greece in 2007, compared to 202,230 in 2006, marking a 17.6 percent rise.

Ten years of excavation at the museum site uncovered evidence of more than 3,500 years of habitation, including houses, large wells and cisterns, roads, and thousands of artifacts.

Mamma Mia effect: The once sleepy Greek Island of Skopelos is now a haven for tourists The global success of the movie "Mamma Mia", a musical based on the songs by the Swedish pop group Abba has apparently had a positive impact on tourism to Greece.

If you remember Woodstock, they say, you probably weren't there. But in honor of its 40th anniversary, rockers Country Joe McDonald, Paul Kantner and Michael Carabello do their best to reminisce with Joel Selvin about the historic concert for the cover story on Page 14.

Whilst there have been many articles praising the design of the New Acropolis Museum, it is hardly surprising that some people have other views about the design of the building.

If you remember Woodstock, they say, you probably weren't there. But in honor of its 40th anniversary, rockers Country Joe McDonald, Paul Kantner and Michael Carabello do their best to reminisce with Joel Selvin about the historic concert for the cover story on Page 14.

One of the artistA's works to go on display at the Teloglion Foundation. The tribute will be shown at the Benaki Museum in Athens later next year.

Last June, after three decades of competitions and debate, the Acropolis Museum in Athens opened to the public.

One of the artistA's works to go on display at the Teloglion Foundation. The tribute will be shown at the Benaki Museum in Athens later next year.