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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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Taygetos is among the highest mountains in Greece, and the highest one in the Peloponnese. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, with lush vegetation, rich fauna but also picturesque and historic villages.
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Now on view in Athens: Greek Visual Artists & the Shaping of American Art in the 20th Century—a powerful tribute to the Greek Diaspora’s impact on the American avant-garde.
Until Oct 30, Athens Municipal Arts Center, #HellenicDiasporaFoundation

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Greek News Agenda2 days ago
Greece, a global maritime leader, managing approximately 20% of the world’s shipping fleet, once more asserted its important role at the international events that took place in September 2025.

The most important of these events is the global celebration of World Maritime Day, observed on the last Thursday of the month to highlight the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment.

Greece in UK Υπουργείο Ναυτιλίας & Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής International Maritime Organization - IMO