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A Different Kind of Souvenir from Greece

Christina Kotsilelou and Thanos Karabatsos graduated from Central St. Martins in London. They decided that it was time to show the world a different, more creative, modern and optimistic side of Greece. For the last few years, they have...

White Tower Sets New Record of Visitors

The White Tower, the trademark of the northern port city of Thessaloniki in Greece, is not only a meeting point for the residents of the city, but also an important sightseeing spot for thousands of tourists. According to the Greek...

Most Popular Greek Souvenirs

The summer has come and tourists flock en masse to Athens to become better acquainted with Greek tradition and also to bring something home that will remind them of their trip to Greece. But what kind of souvenirs do tourists...

Tourism in Greece Above Original Estimates

Tourist season is off to a good start, as total air arrivals from abroad to Greek airports for the period of January to April showed an increase of 21% reaching 1.81 million tourists, compared to 1.5 million tourist during...

Greece’s Top Visitors for Summer 2014

The economic crisis seems to be affecting people's vacation decisions, thus constantly changing the expectations of tourism flow in Greece this summer. However, according to euro2day.gr, <span title="Η ροή των τουριστών από τέσσερις χώρες θα καθορίσουν σε μεγάλο βαθμό...

Thessaloniki to Pilot Suburban Ferry Route

As of May, after a hiatus of about 50 years, the ferries of Thessaloniki will once again connect central Thessaloniki to its southern coastal suburbs of Perea and Nei Epivates. The Thessaloniki Marine Club said two boats will be launched, then a third, in a pilot scheme offering daily...

Popular Hostels in Athens

Athenstyle is one of the first hostels in Athens. It opened in 2008 in the Psyri district, and within a year was on the Europe Famous Hostels’ list. Its owner, Sofia Litsio had been working as a lawyer in Italy...

Extended Hours for Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites

According to travel agents, more than 18.5 million tourists are expected to visit Greece this year, so the Greek Ministry of Culture has decided to extend the opening hours of 33 major museums and archaeological sites from April until...

10+1 Well-Known Greek Words

Every year, millions of tourists come to Greece for vacation in an attempt to get to know the Greek culture for which they have heard so much about. When taking a stroll through the city of Athens, Greece, or an...

Knossos Closed Due to Strike

The archaeological site of Knossos remained closed on September 18, due to the museum guards' strike, who are protesting against the dismissals of 250 employees from the Ministry of Culture. At this time of the year, the Palace and the...