25th of March: The Greek National Day
The Celebration of Greece’s National Day is traditionally observed by Greeks everywhere as an expression of gratitude for the sacrifices of their forefathers who took the fateful risk…
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First figures
According to official figures by the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Greek tourism is expected to suffer a reduction of 7% to 9% during the 2010 season. Despite the…
Anglicized Greek place names
Most probably, you have already noticed that, if not most, many of the major cities, islands and places in Greece have anglicised versions. For example Athens instead of…
The budget carrier EasyJet ann…
The budget carrier EasyJet announces 14 new flights to Greece as demand for cheap flights to the Greek isles increase
Go For A Greek Style Trip. Tak…
Go For A Greek Style Trip. Take A Vacation – Greek Style! by Disney Vacation blog
John McCain in Rhodes
The US senator and former US President candidate John McCain is currently enjoying the Greek summer, visiting the island of Rhodes.
Another Side to Paradise
As thousands of Brits head off on holiday in Greece, Chris Bryant, Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for consular affairs, visited Athens and Corfu on 14 and 15…
The Greek big, fat wedding
Wedding guests gossip quietly among themselves throughout the ceremony, guns are used in place of rice, and it is customary for the bride to step on the groom's foot during the service in order to gain the upper hand in the marriage. Known for its symbolism and deep-rooted Orthodox tradition, one thing a Greek wedding is not - is small in scale, boring and lacking in extravagance.
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