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PEOPLE POWER – PLATON

Εxhibition “People Power Platon” was officially inaugurated at the Benaki Museum οn Νovember 4, 2026, in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Platon is an internationally acclaimed photographer, renowned for his powerful and striking portraits of political leaders, influential personalities and individuals who help shape contemporary history.

Of Greek heritage and deeply connected to Greece, Platon was born in London in 1968. He studied at Saint Martin’s School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London, developing a distinctive photographic style that has earned him worldwide recognition.

Through his lens, “People Power” explores the faces, personalities and human stories behind power and influence.

📍 Benaki Museum – Pireos 138, Athens
📅 5 November 2026 – 31 January 2027
The Benaki Museum

https://www.benaki.org/index.php?option=com_events&view=event&type=&id=1051528&Itemid=559&lang=en

🏛️ Discover the fascinating world of the Eastern Mediterranean!

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The interdisciplinary Undergraduate Programme “Eastern Mediterranean Studies: Archaeology – History – Culture” offers international students a unique opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean, from prehistoric times to the Byzantine and medieval periods.

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Featured in The Times: A Taste of Rural Greece – From Olive Harvest to the City of Mushrooms 🇬🇷

Discover Greece beyond its beautiful beaches and iconic landmarks, through the authentic flavours, traditions and warm hospitality of its countryside!

🫒 Experience the olive harvest in Messenia, where centuries-old groves produce Greece’s liquid gold.

🍷 Explore the vineyards of Naoussa and discover the distinctive Xinomavro wines beneath Mount Vermio.

🍊 Wander through the fragrant citrus groves of Chios.

🍽️ Join traditional cookery classes on Naxos and discover the secrets of authentic Greek cuisine.

🍄 Explore local delicacies, mountain villages, family-run farms and the fascinating City of Mushrooms.

“Promoting this heritage is a priority in our strategy for sustainable tourism,” Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni highlights in the article. “Through TAG Greece, we aim to inspire travellers to discover rural Greece and its wealth of local products and traditions, creating new opportunities for producers and strengthening the contribution of tourism to local economies and communities.”

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