Every summer on the small island of Sikinos in Greece, residents mark the end of the tourist season there with a daring ritual known as “The Dive.” The custom takes place as the ferry departs the island’s port, bound for...
As of Friday, August 1, Greece has officially implemented a new online system for declaring cash at all customs points across the country. This digital platform is now available at every customs office and all 42 entry and exit...
The traditional carnival-like "Ragoutsaria" celebration is wrapping up today, January 8, in the city of Kastoria, northern Greece, seeing locals donning colorful costumes and dancing in the streets of the lakeside city.
The Ragoutsaria is a centuries old custom and...
One of the most interesting customs of Greece is that of Klidonas, a tradition with ancient roots, that takes place on the feast day of Agios Ioannis (Saint John) on June 24. The feast includes jumping over fires, while...
According to the spring tradition of "Marti" or "Martia," adults and children wear a small bracelet made of red and white thread from March 1st till the 31st. The tradition dates back to ancient Greece and is held throughout the...
Greek-Australian businessman John Poulakis, from Coburg, Victoria admitted to falsifying customs documents in order to pay less duty.
The 57-year-old man who owns the high-end Melbourne-based men's clothing store Harrolds had been importing suits from Europe, undervaluing their original prices...
Greek company Intrasoft International has been selected by the Swedish Customs as a key part of its wider technology upgrade programme, marking this project as the latest success for the ESKORT solution.
The ESKORT Compliance Solution is an integrated suite...
