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Greek Islands: The Ultimate Holiday Destination

Best Value Destinations according to Lonely Planet Every year the Lonely Planet publishes a small book with the best travel destinations of the year. The material for 2014 is already set, and among the recommendations of Lonely Planet are the...

The Striking Yacht of Abramovich Arrives in Crete

The luxurious yacht "Eclipse" of Russian Roman Abramovich, is located in the Venetian Port of Chania in Crete. The yacht was anchored northeast of the harbor entrance, so as not to obstruct the navigation. Due to the length and...

Large, Rare Tornado Strikes Greek Island of Rhodes (video)

An eerie sight greeted residents of Rhodes, Greece, early Thursday morning when a tornado formed just off the coast of the island of Rhodes. An impressive video was captured of this rare event near Rhodes. A large rotating column of...

BASE Jumpers Love Navagio Beach: Watch 3 UNREAL videos!

Zakynthos' Navagio Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches around the world, but the spot is also one of the favorite Base Jump spots on the planet. The beach is is an exposed cove, often referred to as 'Smugglers...

Monument to Russian Admiral Ushakov Unveiled on Greek Island of Zakynthos

A monument to Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, a legendary Russian Navy commander, was unveiled on the Greek island of Zakynthos on Sunday. Crewmembers of a ship of the Black Sea Fleet that arrived at the island’s port a few days ago...

Strong Quake Strikes Greek Island Crete

An earthquake with a magnitude of more than six degrees struck the island of Crete in southern Greece today, with initial reports of material damage. According to the US Geological Survey the quake had a 6.4 magnitude, while the Athens...

Sochi Flame lit in Greek Rehearsal

Using the sun's rays at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, organizers carried out a successful rehearsal Saturday to light the flame for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Under clear skies, actresses dressed as ancient priestesses took part in the...

Greek Skyros Island Eyes Waterway for Seaplanes

The port authority of Skyros, the southernmost of the Greek Sporades islands, recently held meetings with companies that responded to a tender for the construction and operation of a waterway at the island's port, as Greek Travel Pages (GTP)...

Red Bull Art Of Motion Santorini 2013 : American On-Site Qualifier Takes Victory Home (video)

A victory by American Cory DeMeyers concluded the third running of Red Bull Art of Motion of Freerunners in Firostefani on the Greek island of Santorini. Alexander Baiturin of Russia and Jesse la Flair finished second and third, respectively. Competition,...

The Black Villas of Greek Islands

A billion euros party has been set on the Greek islands. The owners of luxurious villas rent their property without declaring anything to tax authorities. The Financial Crime Unit has detected over the last two years 500 cases of owners...