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The imposing Portara of Naxos: The mystery surrounding the monument that spans 26 centuries

It is Naxos’ emblematic landmark – the magnificent entrance to a temple that some believe was dedicated to Apollo and others to Dionysus, the refuge of Ariadne after being abandoned by Theseus – this jewel of the Cyclades was desecrated by an ignorant tourist, sparking a storm of reactions

From Pylos to Hollywood: The Odyssey sells out a year before its premiere

Tickets for IMAX screenings have sold out even before filming wrapped — with a budget topping \$250 million — plus the clever marketing stunts promoting the movie, much of which was filmed in Messinia

Sofia Seirli: Farewell messages pour in after the actress drowns in Ikaria – She was 77 years old

Actress and screenwriter Sofia Seirli tragically drowned near the island of Ikaria while swimming from Kamari beach towards the islet of Agios Minas. She was 77 years old

Cafes, churches, festivals through the eyes of a Swiss…ophthalmologist – He “fell in love” with Karpathos & recommends the Greek village to the whole world

Bernauer travels across Greece to capture the traditional moments of its villages - Through his book My Greek Village, he has made these small cradles of culture famous worldwide

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