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Demolition of the Expropriated Buildings on the Site of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes Commences

25/10/2022

THE WILDFLOWERS OF NORTHERN EVIA: PLANNING AND SUPPORTING THE FOREST FESTIVALS

21/10/2022

THE WILDFLOWERS OF NORTHERN EVIA: MOVING PARTICIPATION IN THE COLLECTIVE EFFORT FOR THE REGION’S REGENERATION

12/10/2022

DIAZOMA Association 15th General Assembly in Kalamata and the Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene Successfully Completed

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04/04/2022

Hidden Greece: where to stay and what to do away from the beaten track – Ioannina, Epirus region

Source; theguardian.com Explore Greece’s wealth of secret beaches, mountains, sleepy islands and tempting tavernas Gorgeous Greece has always been a classic, go-to summer holiday destination, and the pandemic served as a stark reminder that tourism is the main motor driving the economy. As a result, many new initiatives were rushed through: from improving infrastructure and

08/03/2022

The Chasm of Cassope: a contemporary play starring the Ancient Theatre of Cassope

The visit of French playwright Frederic Lenormand to the magnificent archaeological site of Ancient Cassope a few years ago inspired his play Le gouffre de Kassopé (The Chasm of Cassope). The play tells the authentic history of the region and is a valuable contribution to the current archaeological site. Set in Ancient Cassope following the

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01/02/2022

‘There is nothing more magical’: resurrected theatre brings ancient Greece to life

Source; www.theguardian.com Helena Smith in Epidavros New passion for reviving country’s monuments is returning Little Theatre of Epidavros to heart of community For nearly two millennia, the Little Theatre of Epidavros lay underground. Its engraved seats, concentric and tiered, belonged to a world of roots; in this case the roots of an olive grove owned by Christos

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04/01/2022

The Guardian – Travel authors vote Greece for 2022 – The destinations that stand out

From the idyllic beaches of the Greek islands to historic Thessaloniki and the enjoyable Preveza. A tribute – an anthem for our country Το ΒΗΜΑ Team 02.01.2022 The new year has just begun and two travel writers choose Greece to travel as they wax lyrical about the country in the Guardian . Specifically, in an

03/01/2022

22 sustainable holiday ideas for 2022: where we’re dreaming of – Greece Ancient theatres get back in the act

Source; The Guardian From hiking the Highlands to vintage train journeys, our travel writers pick the breaks on their wishlists Greece Ancient theatres get back in the act The Epirus coast is one of the prettiest in Greece, yet one of the least visited, despite having the most accessible stretch of beaches for those who

09/11/2021

Synergies for the Promotion of the “Ancient Theatres of Epirus” Cultural Route

Fifty businesses of the “Ancient Theatres of Epirus” Business Cluster having recently obtained certification and received the Route Logo, which signifies that the goods and services provided by the logo-bearer are of the highest quality, a most interesting gastronomy and food tasting event took place in October. The event took place during the FAM trip

21/10/2021

PRESS RELEASE Greek and Foreign Journalists Tour the Ancient Theatres of Epirus Cultural Route

Source; Region of Epirus (in Greek) As part of its “Networking and Promoting Tourism in the Region of Epirus” project, the Region of Epirus implemented its first Combined Campaign on “Culture-Gastronomy” along the country’s first Cultural Route, which tours the Region. Focusing on the Ancient Theatres of Epirus, on October 14-16, journalists from Greece and

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13/05/2021

How is Greece’s Epirus region building a future from its past?

Source; euronews.com By Apostolos Staikos  In partnership withThe European Commission While work is underway to restore and link up the ancient amphitheatres of Greece’s Epirus region in a new tourist trail called: ‘The Cultural Route of the Ancient Theatres of Epirus‘, we meet with the man locals say is the “soul of the project.” George Syris is

05/10/2020

Corporate Members: An Institution is Born – Nea Odos & Kentriki Odos

In 2015, Nea Odos and Kentriki Odos joined the DIAZOMA Association family with an annual subscription of 5,000 euros. At the time, we could not have imagined that DIAZOMA had just gained a staunch ally and friend. The contributions of Nea Odos and Kentriki Odos have been crucial ever since, playing a key role in

20/06/2020

DIAZOMA and the Cultural Route of Epirus in The Mediterranean Lifestyle Magazine

The Mediterranean Lifestyle magazine (TML Magazine) is an online magazine – platform which showcases the values and other distinctive aspects of the Mediterranean way of life. Its articles cover areas such as cultural tourism, the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean, and sustainable development. The site’s visitor can find out more about the benefits of the

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30/04/2020

Our Journey: The Ancient Theatres of Epirus Cultural Route

The DIAZOMA Association, utilising the outcomes of the full synergy between citizens, state bodies and institutions, sponsors and European funding programs aiming to bring natural and cultural monuments to the centre of everyday life and sustainable development, proposes the design and implementation of holistic Cultural Tourism programmes. These programmes, Cultural Routes and Archaeological Parks, have

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29/02/2020

Press Release: DIAZOMA awards five new contracts for the enhancement of the Ancient Theatre of Nicopolis

On Tuesday, 28 January 2020, within the framework of the DIAZOMA Association’s collaboration with the Region of Epirus and the Ministry of Culture for the implementation of the development programme “Ancient Theatres of Epirus Cultural Route”, DIAZOMA awarded five new contracts for the study, restoration and enhancement of the Ancient Theatre of Nicopolis, one of

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21/01/2020

Lifting the Veil of Time: The Ancient Theatre of Dodoni

MEGARON PLUS Cycle: ‘The Cultural History of the Ancient Theatres of Epirus’ — The Dodoni Challenge Kostas I. Soueref PhD, archaeologist; Head of the Ioannina Ephorate of Antiquities — Maintenance, Restoration, and Promotion of the Theatre and Other Monuments of Dodoni / Phase A: A Developing Project Paraskevi Giouni PhD, Head of the Department of

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10/01/2020

2020 declared “Year of the Cultural Route of Epirus” by Diazoma

The Diazoma Association, chaired by Stavros Benos, declared 2020 ”The year of the Cultural Route of Epirus”, recalling its contribution to this  Ancient Theatres of Epirus project , articulated around the five ancient theaters of Epirus as well as the potential of the project. During 2020, the business cluster – a network of local businesses aiming to support

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08/11/2019

Epirus Promotes its Cultural Route of Ancient Theaters at WTM London 2019

Source; news.gtp.gr By Nikos Krinis The ambitious “Cultural Route of the Ancient Theaters of Epirus” project was recently introduced to travel professionals and visitors attending the World Travel Market (WTM) 2019 exhibition in London. The ambitious project, which officially launched in 2018, focuses on Epirus’ five ancient theaters – Nicopolis, Dodona, Cassope, Amvrakia and Gitana – and looks to “travel” visitors through time with the five theatres as main stops.