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The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

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🎉Greek News Agenda wishes you a Happy New Year 2026!
On New Year's Day, the most important tradition in Greece is the cutting of vasilopita. Learn more about the history and origins of this practice via GNA.
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Mikis Theodorakis stands out as one of modern Greece’s most prolific and internationally renowned composers, born on July 29, 1925. To honor the centenary of his birth, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture has declared 2025 the “Year of Mikis Theodorakis."
On this occasion, and in the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Strategic Planning for the years 2024–2027 and its initiatives to promote Greek culture, many embassies and consulates of Greece worldwide have throughout this year organized events to honor Mikis Theodorakis and pay tribute to his legacy.
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🎄 Greek News Agenda wishes you Happy Holidays! 🎅
🌟 Learn more about the traditions that make Christmas celebrations special in Greece, via GNA:
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/christmas-traditions-greece/

🎨 Image: "Christmas Carols" (1872) by Nikephoros Lytras (1832-1904); learn more about the painting: http://tinyurl.com/ybb9anba