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Nestled in the mountainous Greek Northwestern region of Epirus lies the quaint village of Kastaniani (Kastanea). Kastaniani is one of the most picturesque and well-preserved villages of the 42 villages under the prefecture of Konitsa, which falls under the larger jurisdiction of Ioannina.Kastaniani has 100 permanent occupants between the spring and the fall seasons, as the rest of the occupants have moved to bigger cities of Greece, and abroad to escape age-old hardships and seek better opportunities.

The Silversmithing Museum, which opened its doors within the Castle of Ioannina, is expected to boost tourism in the northern Greek city.
According to estimates, more than 60,000 people are expected to visit the new museum every year.

AHEPA and the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) has recently shipped a container holding $650,000 dollars worth of medical equipment and supplies to Ioannina, Greece.