A recent archaeological dig on remote Chrysi Island has led to the discovery of some impressive findings from the Minoan era.
Greek Ministry of Culture
Lord Elgin’s Mentor Shipwreck off Kythira Gives Up More Treasures
The Greek Ministry of Culture says archaeologists have discovered gold jewelry, cook pots and other ancient objects on the Mentor shipwreck.
Greece International Arrivals Stagnant for 2010
Some 10 million international tourists visited Greece so far this year. This number shows slight losses over 2009’s downward trend, giving pause to market experts and officials. 2009 was a very bad year for the industry in Greece, and the news that things are not progressing despite great prices and incentives is not good.