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Greeks may be trying their luck in other countries across the globe due to the financial crisis and political instability but Greece still remains one of the top summer destinations for wealthy tourists, noted Bloomberg. The news agency noted that Greece accounted for...

Sweeping tax audits are in progress on Greek islands since last weekend and the first results show high tax evasion rates. The highest rates were recorded in hotels, restaurants and bars, where they did not issue receipts. It was reported that during 63...

A group of 190 illegal migrants, who had been sailing in a rudderless ship near the Greek island of Karpathos, were safely collected and transferred to Sitia, Crete on a freighter. They arrived at the port early in the...

Anton Shkaplerov, a well-known 43-year-old active Russian cosmonaut arrived in Hersonissos, on the Greek island of Crete, along with his family and medical escorts. The reason behind his trip is that the cosmonaut needs to complete his physical rehabilitation...

The island of Crete is home to great traditions and proud, defiant people who function mainly on tight kinship and friendship ties. Greece's largest and southernmost island has 620,000 people and its rich, fertile land and gorgeous seaside make it...

Several famous Austrians, from Former Chancellor Franz Vranitzky to the public Austrian Radio and Television general manager Alexander Wrabetz, will continue to remain loyal to Greece, according to an article published in today’s issue of Austrian newspaper Österreich. In the...

Travel industry giant TUI on Monday sent a message of confidence in Greece and the Greek tourist product, while presenting its winter program to German journalists in Hania, Crete. Despite the crisis being played out in the country and the...

"Tsatsiki, Dad and the Olive War” is the third installment in a series of films by Swedish director Ella Lemhagen, based on Moni Nilsson's highly successful book series. The film, which will be released in cinema theaters worldwide, was filmed almost...

Matala Beach Festival will take place in an atmosphere full of music and fun in Matala, Crete, from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21, with the participation of many Greek and foreign artists. The festival will also include creative activities...

The University of Washington in Seattle has launched an original summer program in recent years, highlighting the beauty of Greece. The program was the idea of professor Stergios Fotopoulos who has been teaching statistics at the university since 1985. Every...