Austria

International Tourism Fair in Vienna Promotes Ionian Islands’ Hospitality, History and Beauty

Ionian Islands Prefect, Spiros Spirou, addressing a Press Conference at the international fair for holidays, travel and leisure in Vienna, in which Greece stands out with its dynamic presence, assured that – despite the negative news concerning our country...

Greek Minister and SAE Secretary in Vienna Discuss New Tax Bill and the Diaspora

SAE Secretary Dr. Olga Sarantopoulos met with Deputy Finance Minister Mr. Pantelis Economou in Vienna on Thursday, in order to discuss the taxation of Greeks abroad and the impact of the new tax bill on the Diaspora. After Dr. Sarantopoulos...

Strong Greek Presence at Vienna International Tourism Fair

Greece will participate in the Vienna International Tourism Fair with an impressive stall representing the Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) and various regional tourism organizations. The fair, which is expected to attract roughly 150,000 visitors, opens in Vienna on Thursday...

‘The Golden Byzantium and the East’ Exhibition to be Presented in Austria

An exhibition titled 'The Golden Byzantium and the East' will be presented from the 31st of March through the 4th of November at the Renaissance Palaces of Lower Austria. The exhibition will focus on the vital role that Byzantium...

Greeks Celebrate Epiphany in Vienna

For the sixth consecutive year in the 300 year old history of Orthodoxy in Austria, the Blessing of the Waters and the casting of the Holy Cross was held at the Danube River. It was held on the occasion...

Greece Most Popular Holiday Destination for Austrians

According to the Austrian Newspaper 'Osterreich', Austrians prefer to visit Greece for the holidays despite Greece's economic turmoil. Greece ranks 2nd, after Spain, amongst most popular holiday destinations for Austrians. In 2011, many Austrian tourists visited Greece, with a tourism...

Austrian “Kurier” Reports On Crisis-Beleaguered Greek Media

Austrian daily newspaper "Κurier" published a report on the increasingly harsh blow the Greek media must withstand amidst the debt crisis plaguing the country. Newspapers, radio and TV channels are shutting down, while hundreds of journalists and technicians have...

Yiannis Tsiros’ “Invisible Olga” Travels To Austria

After completing its performances in Athens,“Invisible Olga” continues its success story in Austria, as part of the Emergency Entrance, an international theatre project to be hosted in Graz, Austria, from 26 to 29 January, 2012. Europe portrayed as an “Emergency...

Austrian Magazine Names George Papandreou 2011 “Man of the Year”

Renowned Austrian political and financial news magazine “Profil” has named the former Greek PM and current president of the PASOK party George Papandreou “Man of the Year” for 2011. The 2nd January issue included an interview of Papandreou, in which...

Cypriot Concert to be Hosted at Friends of Music Hall in Vienna

Artists from Cyprus and Greece will join the big concert entitled “Winter Concert-The music of love” to be hosted at Friends of Music Hall in Vienna on Friday, December 16. The concert’s main aim is to promote Cyprus and its...