A visit to from Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras is cause for renewed enthusiasm over continued excavations at the Palace of Odysseus on the island of Ithaca (Ithaki).
Eastern Europe
China Visits to Russia Grew By 150% from January to July
In news from Ctrip, China’s largest travel agency, tourist flows from China to Russia increased by 150 percent in January-July compared to the corresponding period last year.
Air Albania to launch flights in September
Earlier this month, the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Air Albania, the national flag carrier airline of the country, will launch flights during the first week of September.
Athens presents “All the world’s a screen” August thru September
For locals and visitors to Athens in search of the ideal open-air cinema experience, “All the world’s a screen” offers screenings of Greek films with English subtitles.
Greek Commerce Body Says Tourism Doesn’t Boost Retail
Despite the expansion of the Greek tourism sector, the growing inflow of tourists has failed to stimulate trade, according to findings released by the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE).
Coca-Cola Bottle Design Celebrates the Minoan Legacy of Crete
Coca-Cola Greece and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon, have launched a new bottle design that celebrates the Minoan past of the island of Crete.
Infographic by Rental Center Crete Reveals the Best Beaches on the Island
Rental Center Crete has released an infographic that should serve as a guide to the best beaches on the island. Inspiredly titled “Smart Guide to the Beaches of Crete,” the infographic features 16 of the most famous spots in the sun on the Cretan coasts.
Ten Things You Must See and Do on Serifos Island
If you fantasize of a virtually untouched Cycladic paradise, one of Greece’s most beautiful and authentic destinations awaits you. Serifos Island, the legendary island of the Medusa is just a short ferry ride from bustling Athens, but Greece’s best-kept secret may as well be lightyears removed.
Huge ex-US Base Redevelopment Project Closer to Realization
In news from Crete, the development of a former U.S. military base in Gournes near Heraklion is set to roll out. Investors in what will be a project similar to the Elliniko state sell-off fund TAIPED for the Athens airport are ready to invest hundreds of millions in the project.
Historic Thessaloniki Hotel Attracts Israeli Investors
Thessaloniki’s hotel sector is attracting Israeli investors interested in real estate in the region. The latest development from investors, a four-star hotel in coastal Katerini (Pieria prefecture), is owned and operated by the Pavlidis family.
Footprints Discovered at Trachilos, Crete Date from 5.7 Million Years Ago
Dr. Per Ahlberg and a team of scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden have identified fossilized humanoid footprints in a small area near Trachilos, Crete. Fossil footprints in a track laid down almost 6 million years ago suggest a humanoid or previously unknown primate presence on the Aegean island. The scientists say the animal or ancient human responsible for the prints was probably claw-less and bipedal, walked on the soles of its feet, and had other hominin-like characteristics.
Save the Blue Heart of Europe in Albania
In the wilds of Albania, the Vjosa River flows from its origins at Mavrovouni mountain in Northern Pindos mountain chain in Greece, to wind down through the Balkan mountains to the beautiful the Adriatic Sea. We must “Save the Blue Heart of Europe.”
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 162
- 163
- 164
- 165
- 166
- …
- 314
- Next Page »