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Ohi Day 2013: Remembering Heroes

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ohi Day (also spelled Ochi Day or Oxi Day in Greek) commemorates each year the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas (in power from August 4, 1936, until January 29, 1941) of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940.

12 years ago

Ryanair Cabin Crew Strip for Charity in Chania

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY), the low cost Irish airline, selected the Cretan pearl Chania to shoot its 2014 charity calendar. The company thanked the Cretan people, and the tourist boards, for the welcome. Ryanair’s cabin crew have raised over €600,000 for charity through calendar sales since 2008, and its calendars were sold […]

12 years ago

Exclusive: Cretan Union Cup Regatta Sails

Aleksandr Shatskih

Our coverage of the first ever Cretan Union Cup Regatta begins as the participating captains sail out from Chania Harbor to line up for the race start.

12 years ago

Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

Mihaela Lica Butler

On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]

12 years ago

Crete City of Rethymno Hosts Olive Oil Marketing Meet

Aleksandr Shatskih

An interesting cross-border collaborative effort in between Crete and Cyprus is being held in the city of Rethymno on Crete Oct. 1. An all important workshop to “Promoting marketing of oil” will see formulators, mills, merchants and producers discuss how best to collectively upgrade their products. Organized by SEDIK, the Region of Crete and the […]

12 years ago

Makaza Reopens After 68 Years

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria and Greece have now a new border pass at Makaza, a place located at about 20 kilometres north of Greece’s Aegean coastline. This served as a border point in the past, but it stopped being operational 68 years ago. The Ruse-Makaza road links Romania and Greece through Central Bulgaria and it is part of […]

12 years ago

Ten Summer “Gems” on Crete

Phil Butler

As Summer draws to a close in the Mediterranean Crete affords a special opportunity for last minute vacation memories. The land of the ancient Minoans is as unique as those distant ancestors were culturally, and as magnificent an adventure as any place in Europe.

12 years ago

Coming Soon in Greece: Demetria Festival in Thessaloniki

Aleksandr Shatskih

Demetria Festival, the annual art and culture festival held in Thessaloniki, Greece, will soon launch and has an impressive number of events prepared for locals and visitors from all over the world. Between September 26th and October 24th, various locations will host many events that will enchant you! Dance, art, galleries, movies, children dedicated events […]

12 years ago

Elatos Resort and Health Club Joins Aria Hotels

Aleksandr Shatskih

With Elatos Resort, Aria has now three hotels and a small collection of island villas, at several locations, including the Kimolos in the Cyclades, Chania in Crete, and on the island of Serifos.

12 years ago

Art-Athina 2013 Arrives in Athens This Month

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming this month Greece’s largest contemporary art fair, Art Athina will welcome almost 20,000 professionals to Athens. The art fair will be held this year at the storefront Faliro Pavilion, one of the busiest and most picturesque spots in the city.

12 years ago

Argo Adventures: The Kleftiko Pirates’ (or Bandits’) Lair

Aleksandr Shatskih

As we thread our way down the sheer cliffs en route from Pollonia to Kypos on the first leg of our excursion to legendary Kleftiko, we see a boat lying at anchor. This must be the place! The Delfinia (Dolphin) will sail us southwest along Milos’ rugged coastline, about an hour’s sail from Kypos, to this one-time pirates’ lair.

13 years ago

Greece’s Foodie Star Stella Metsovas Talks Greek Food

Phil Butler

We had the opportunity recently to speak with clinical nutritionist and media health expert Stella Metsovas about her recommendations for travelers to Greece. Metsovas is one of the world’s best known experts in organic and healthy foods and lifestyles.

13 years ago

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