The Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance held the “Rebrain Greece” event in Amsterdam last month to try to convince brilliant Greeks to return home. Most Greeks would as soon be paupers in the first world as accountants in a banana republic. Greeks and the community of Reddit hammered Rebrain Greece as a “Hell no, […]
Thessaloniki Fountains Get Funding: Crete’s Morosini Fountain Forgotten
Greeks and tourists alike received good news earlier this month when the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, and the Mayor of Thessaloniki, Stelios Angeloudis, met. The two officials signed an agreement for the “Restoration of Ottoman Fountains in the Upper Town of Thessaloniki,” which had for years been neglected. The bad news here in Heraklion, […]
A Slice of Provencal Perfection in the Heart of the Var
An exclusive rental property in the heart of the Var region of Southeastern France is a haven of tranquility in the peaceful countryside of Callas. It features 650 m2 of luxurious living space and even its own private lake on a vast private estate of over 100 hectares. Enjoy the ultimate escape in a secluded retreat […]
Who’s Profiting the Most from Greece’s Surging Tourism Numbers?
Travel media is echoing the Greek Tourism Ministry’s visitor numbers surge, and revenue growth derived from Visa. However, what does the highlight on cashless payments indicate? According to Visa’s “Mediterranean Tourism Analysis,” visitor spending in Greece climbed by 14% from October 2023 to September 2024 compared to the previous year. However, these numbers are highly […]
Restored Petralona Cave and Museum Open to Visitors
The Petralona Cave and nearby museum in Halkidiki have been fully restored and modernized. The museum and the landmark offer a unique glimpse into the Paleolithic Era and highlight discoveries that shed light on human origins dating to perhaps 250,000 – 300,000 years ago. The Petrolona Cave probably dates to the Lower Pleistocene (or about […]
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