Calamos Supports Greece

Paros

Greece to Abolish Lower VAT Rate Oct 1 on Six Popular Islands

Six popular Greek islands will be the first to switch to higher VAT rates on October 1 with more to follow in the next two years, the finance ministry announced on Monday. The measure is part of the agreed...

150,000-Euro in Offerings Stolen from Greek Orthodox Church in Paros

Greek authorities were able to immediately solve a case regarding two church burglaries that took place on the Greek island of Paros on September 22, 2015. A 31-year-old Greek national was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd. Authorities have already...

5 Stunning Wedding Spots In Greece

Greece's phenomenal scenery can create the perfect setting for your wedding. Greek Reporter presents the top 5 spots that can easily provide a stunning backdrop to a Mediterranean dream wedding celebration you will never forget. So, don’t be hesitant! Urge him...

The Vanishing Fishermen of Paros

Christian Stemper is a famous Austrian photographer, who has studied the life of fishermen of Paros -- a profession that is getting lost with time -- for five years. "Wolves of the sea" isn't the friendliest of nicknames, but the weather-beaten fishermen...

Despotiko: The Small Island Soon to Become an Open Museum

The small island of Despotiko, west of Antiparos in the Cyclades, will soon be an open museum, rich with archaeological findings. The Ministry of Culture is planning to make Despotiko an archaeological site that will be open to the public,...

Gov't Aims to Have New Paros Airport Ready by 2015

The Greek government aims to open the new airport on the island of Paros in early 2015 even if temporary structures need to be used, Greece 's Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Minister Michalis Chryssochoidis said during a series of meetings...

Miraculous Virgin Mary Churches of the Aegean Sea

  There are numerous Marian churches in the Aegean sea. Some majestic, some humble and quiet, built on rocks, in caves and inaccessible hills. Their past is filled with religious miracles. Our Lady of TinosMany offerings and even more gratitude is presented to Virgin Mary...

Dormition of Virgin Mary – Greek August 15 Customs

On August 15, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the dormition of Virgin Mary and her resurrection before entering Heaven. The Dormition of the Virgin is the most important religious celebration in Greece, with various customs and feasts taking place across the country. Widely...

Tom Hanks Swims from Paros to Antiparos

Popular Hollywood actor and lover of Greece Tom Hanks stole the limelight and earned the applause of residents and tourists in Paros and Antiparos when he joined the swimmers who were going to cross the distance between the two islands on...

“Your Wedding in Greece” Presented in Thailand

After the influx of Chinese tourists in Greece and the organization of collective weddings in the islands of Santorini and Crete, Greek businessmen realized that the emerging Asian market can be a source of income and tourists may want to visit the country not...