Balancing Tradition and Mass Tourism on Astypalea
Astypalea's inhabitants are divided over ambitious plans for a 2,000-hectare tourist development on the island, amid a surge in construction activity.
Kastellorizo: Life in Black & White
Painstakingly gathered from private collections and family albums, these rare photographs offer…
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Who Was the Lady of Ro?
The story of Despina Achladiotou (1890-1982), the legendary Lady of Ro who…
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The Long History of Kastellorizo: From Ancient Empires to Modern Wars
The island of Kastellorizo (Megisti) has a grand history that belies its…
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Interview: Andrew Liveris, the Kastellorizian who Became CEO of Dow Chemical
Often described as a “global power player,” the former CEO of Dow…
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“Mediterraneo”: The Film that Took Kastellorizo to the Oscars
Thirty years after “Mediterraneo,” the actress Vana Barba, its Greek female lead,…
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Traditional Architecture: Kastellorizo’s Elegant 19th-Century Homes
The history of Kastellorizo's golden period is written in the buildings of…
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Under the Sea: The Waters of Kastellorizo Captured by Photographer Paolo Zanoni
Italian photographer Paolo Zanoni captures astounding underwater scenes off Kastellorizo.
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A Tale of Cultural Endurance, from Kastellorizo to Australia and Back
Nicholas Pappas writes about the Kastellorizian diaspora, and how its people managed…
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