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German Tour Operators Like Crete

Some 340 German tour operators came to a conference in the area of Sissi village in Lasithi, Crete under the aegis of the Robinson's Club to gauge the allure of the area for visitors from their country. The tourist representatives...

Greece Sits on Huge Offshore Gas Reserve, Study Says

Offshore natural gas could dramatically change Greece's fortunes, should early estimates of €464 billion worth of reserves be confirmed, according to a study presented to Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and seen by Reuters. The study, collating existing scientific data, says...

Crete Pitches Itself to Greek-Ukrainian Forum

A Greek-Ukrainian forum on Crete brought business leaders from both countries closer together and gave companies on the island a chance to pitch their products, especially olive oil, for exports, as well as tourism and real estate opportunities to...

Father Can't Pay Hospital Bill, Offers Son Instead

On a daily basis, Greeks are talking about the crisis and the financial burden they have to carry. High unemployment rates, parents without a proper job to cover the family's monthly basic expenses, and desperate people who see little...

‘The Inbetweeners’ Portrays Malia as Sexy Party Town

Based on the television show that initially aired in Britain (with an American version now on MTV), a big screen release of "The Inbetweeners" is out in U.S. theaters this week. The plot for the teen sex-comedy in the vain...

Russian Tourist Entrepreneurs Landing in Crete

The coming week is expected to feature the landings of several Russian entrepreneurs from the fields of tourism and real estate in Crete amidst the ongoing Greek debt crisis. Recognizing the chances of investing in Greek tourism, the Russians...

E.T., Phone Greece, Steven Spielberg’s Vacationing There

Joining a growing list of Hollywood celebrities picking Greece for their vacations this year, renowned director Steven Spielberg is back in the country, to enjoy the deep blue waters as well as the traditional Greek cuisine. He spent some days...

Tripadvisor Puts Three Greek Beaches on Top 10 – Including #1

British travelers have chosen Europe's 10 breathtaking beaches for the travel website tripadvisor.co.uk and three Greek beaches are among them - including Navagio Beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach, on the Ionian island of Zakynthos. Greece's beaches are proving...

Greek Army Called in to Help Fight Raging Fires

ARCADIA, Greece - A big fire tore through a forested area close to Anemodouri area here on Aug. 8, prompting Greek authorities to ask the army to help in efforts to put out the roaring blaze, while other fires...

Crete Fire Fury: Suspect Shoots Passing-by Men Because they Were Filming the Flames

Two men were shot by a furious livestock breeder after refusing to stop filming the raging wildfire in Heraklion, Crete on July 30. Two friends, aged 24 and 35, decided to take video footage of the fire raging in the...