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Porto Lago / Lakki: a 1930’s model town in the Aegean

On the island of Leros in the Dodecanese archipelago of the Aegean Sea you can find a strange town that looks like an old movie set. This is the town of Lakki, or Porto Lago as it was originally called when it was built in the 1930s, during the Italian occupation of the Dodecanese. Some of its buildings have been declared monuments by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

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Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda1 day ago
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the death of Fotis Kontoglou, the exhibition “Taximia”: In the Tradition of the Greek Mode: From History to Contemporary Painting explores the diachronic continuity of a visual mode that permeates Greek art from antiquity to the present.
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Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda4 days ago
The BA Programme in Eastern Mediterannean Studies is a four-year interdisciplinary programme taught in English for international students interested in the history, archaeology and culture of the Eastern Mediterranean region, a fascinating crossroads of civilizations where the past continues to shape modern realities.

The programme offers a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience in the study of past societies through a comparative and novel curriculum that meets the challenges of a global academic and professional environment. Graduates are well prepared for careers in the private and public sectors, spanning from cultural and heritage institutions to education, consultancy and research.

The Department of Mediterranean Studies is based on the island of Rhodes, world-renowned for its exceptional archaeological sites, historical landmarks and natural beauty. Studying in Rhodes allows students to combine academic learning with direct exposure to living heritage landscapes creating a uniquely immersive educational experience.

Further information about the programme, curriculum and admissions is available at https://eastmedstudies.aegean.gr/
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Greek News Agenda5 days ago
Greece remains among the top choices for travel in the Mediterranean over the next 12 months, maintaining the strong brand it has built in recent years in the major Western European markets, while further enhancing its image