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Greek divers discovered a shipwreck off the island of Kythnos in the Aegean with indications it sank after an explosion at its bow.

Researcher Kostas Thoktaridis told Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) that the wreck was found at a depth of 110 meters, and its stern has also collapsed.

Its bow is facing north, and widely dispersed debris has been found thirty meters from the stern. Metal parts of the ship and the deck have been blown off beyond the wreck, he said, and damage indicates the ship sank quite fast.

Following a review of the wreck with a remote-operated vehicle (ROV), the ship’s length was estimated at nearly forty meters while its profile height appears to be three meters high. An additional unique construction factor is that the frame lines are spaced very close to one another.



Another shipwreck discovered by Thoktaridis and his team

Earlier in 2022, Thoktaridis and his team of divers discovered another shipwreck that has languished in the waters off Cape Sounion, Greece since 1891. The shipwreck was identified as the Italian freighter “Taormina.”

“It is one of the rarest shipwrecks,” said researcher Kostas Thoktaridis, speaking to AMNA. “It seems almost unbelievable, how well the mast has been preserved,” he added.

To read this article in full, please visit: greekreporter.com

The railway station of Volos, one of the most famous attractions in the capital of Magnesia, has been characterized as a building of extraordinary architecture.

The building was designed by Italian engineer Evaristo De Chirico, father of the great surrealist painter Giorgio De Chirico. It all started when work on the famous Thessalian Railway, which would connect the port of Volos by rail with Larissa, began in the Thessalian Plain and throughout Western Thessaly.

Construction works started immediately after the liberation of Thessaly in 1881. The building was completed and inaugurated by King George I in 1884. The operation of this railway network was the main reason for the explosive growth of Volos.

With the railway station of Volos, Evaristo De Chirico showed his exceptional talent, in addition to his other creations, just like the uniquely beautiful Pelion train that would follow a few years later.

The colors that decorated the magnificent building in 1884 still remain the same today, 140 years later, constituting a distinct monument and reference point for the capital of Magnesia.

In 1884, when the railway station of Volos was inaugurated along with the Volos-Larissa line, another important element stood at the site. It was the monumental statue of the goddess Athena, the work of the Italian sculptor G. Previsan, which still stands to this day, in the same place, blending harmoniously with the imposing building.

On the first floor of the building, the Railway Museum of Thessaly has been operating for the last 20 years. There, rich and rare relics related to the history of the railways are exhibited. On these premises, the visitor can see old photographs, telegraphs, station clocks, period uniforms, ticket offices, engine parts, railway archives, books on rail architecture, and drawings by Ernest Chirico, all important historical documents.

Originally published in Greek on: iefimerida.gr

Translated by: Codico Lab

Nestled in the heart of Athens lies a piece of history so ancient that it predates the very concept of modern Europe itself. Tripodon Street, beneath the imposing shadow of the Acropolis in the neighborhood of Plaka, stands as a silent witness to millennia of human civilization.

While throngs of citizens and tourists tread its cobblestones each year, only a few are aware that they are traversing not just any thoroughfare but the oldest street in Greece, and indeed, all of Europe.

Named after the bronze tripods that once adorned its path, Tripodon Street served as the vital artery connecting the bustling ancient market of Athens to the Theater of Dionysus. These tripods, sponsored by the affluent citizens of ancient Athens, commemorated the victors of the city's dramatic contests, their names etched in history alongside the actors of their performances.

Among the remnants of this bygone era stands the renowned sponsor monument of Lysikrates, known as the Lantern of Diogenes, erected around 334 BC. This monument not only endures as a tangible relic of antiquity but also offers a window into the rich tapestry of Tripodon Street's storied past, believed to stretch back some 2,500 years.

Once one of the broadest avenues in ancient Athens, Tripodon boasted a width of six meters, offering the swiftest route from market to theater. Yet, beyond its sheer antiquity and architectural grandeur, Tripodon Street holds within its embrace the quaint neoclassical Kokovikou House, a modest abode immortalized in the cinematic masterpiece "And the Woman Shall Fear Her Husband" (1965), starring George Konstantinou and Maro Kontou.

Thus, as the sun sets over the timeless stones of Tripodon Street, it casts a gentle glow upon a saga of civilization, where the echoes of the past resonate with the footsteps of the present, inviting all who tread its path to partake in its enduring legacy.

Originally published in Greek, on: carandmotor.gr

The Ministry of Culture, through the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, and the Museum of Cycladic Art invite you to a groundbreaking archaeological exhibition: “Cycladic Women: Untold Stories of Women in the Cyclades.” This compelling showcase will be hosted at the Stathatos Mansion of the Museum of Cycladic Art before traveling to the Archaeological Museum of Thera in June 2025.

This exhibition marks the inaugural initiative under the Memorandum of Cooperation signed on May 17, 2024, by Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni and Cassandra Marinopoulou, President and CEO of the Museum of Cycladic Art. Together, they aim to study, highlight, and promote Cycladic civilization both in Greece and internationally.

• A Journey Through Time:
  Featuring approximately 150 unique works of Cycladic art, the exhibition spans from early prehistory to the 17th century. These treasures, many of which have never left the Cyclades or been displayed to the public, come from the collections of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades and the Museum of Cycladic Art. Select artifacts from the National Archaeological Museum, the Kanellopoulos Museum, the Epigraphic Museum, and prestigious private collections further enrich the display.

• A Celebration of Women’s Roles:
  Immerse yourself in stories that explore the multifaceted roles of women in the Cyclades across millennia. From divine figures to mothers, from participants in religious rituals to active members of the public and private spheres, these narratives reveal both the constraints women faced and moments of their emancipation.

• A Reflection on Modernity:
  In a time when women continue to advocate for respect, freedom of choice, and liberation from enduring stereotypes, the exhibition connects the past with the present. It brings forward untold tales of Cycladic women that illuminate the historical formation of female identity from prehistory to the post-Byzantine era.

This exhibition is not just about artifacts—it is a profound exploration of the human condition, told through the lens of Cycladic women. It bridges centuries to remind us of the struggles and triumphs of women who shaped their societies and whose voices echo into our modern world.

Don't miss this extraordinary cultural journey!

📍 Where: Museum of Cycladic Art, Stathatos Mansion
📆 When: Opening at the Museum of Cycladic Art, with a second showing at the Archaeological Museum of Thera in June 2025

Step into the lives, roles, and legacies of Cycladic women, and witness history like never before.

Finally!  Greece is back on the map as a great holiday destination.

For its May issue, National Geographic Traveler UK urges holidaymakers and restless souls across the globe to “Return to Greece” and cites 11 reasons to explore the Aegean and beyond.

Though Greece may have experienced “a tumultuous few years, a new government and rumblings of a new (old) currency”, the National Geographic story dedicates 15 pages to what it describes as one of the most popular destinations for British travellers.

New investments, increasing number of flight connections, alternative hospitality choices are all drawing visitors to Greece, National Geographic Traveler UK editor Pat Riddell explains, adding that the Mediterranean country is now much more than the loved and highly sought after sea and sun.

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The incredible deep blue of Greece is known the world over, but there are spots in and around Athens (Attica region) where swimming is not recommended. The National Center of Ecological Research (PAKOE) analyzed the seawater from May 2-25, 2015 (taking three samples from every site), at 151 beaches around Attica and found that 55 of these were unfit for swimming. Below is the complete list - the names outlined in RED are unfit for swimming. All of the others listed are fit for swimming.

Two helpful websites that you may like to consult are:

Beach Report (ΠΑΚΟΕ): www.beachreport.gr/attica-clean-beaches
(in Greek, but Google translate can help here - and most of the beach names can be easily recognized)

Clean Beaches: http://en.cleanbeaches.gr/