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Emirates Announces Codeshare Agreement With Aegean Airlines
Passengers travelling with Emirates will have access to eight new Greek destinations, following a codeshare agreement with Aegean.
Culture
August 15: Discover the Big Celebration of Tinos Island
For Greeks, August 15 is one of the most important holidays on the calendar, but it is an especially huge day in Tinos. It's vacation time for most working Greeks, and a celebration of all the Marias, Marios, Panagiotis,...
Archaeology
Peristeria, The “Mycenae Of Western Peloponnese”
The archaeological site of ancient Peristeria with its vaulted tombs and gold findings, bears witness to life during the early Mycenaean Era.
Greece
Ten Majestic Aegean Sea Churches in Greece Dedicated to the Virgin Mary
There are a large number of Aegean churches throughout Greece Some humble and unpretentious here is a list of the most majestic.
Europe
Stripped Woman Shouting “Allahu Akbar” on Larnaca-Manchester Flight
A Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester was diverted when a woman stripped to her underwear and ran to the cockpit shouting "Allahu Akbar."
Culture
Syros: The Lady of the Aegean Islands
Most tourists flock to famous Aegean islands like Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini, but overlook some truly spectacular destinations like Syros. This island contains the former capital of the Cyclades, Hermoupolis.
Visitors who want a different cultural experience and island atmosphere,...
Europe
Commercial Flights Decrease Across EU, Except Greece
Greece was the only Member State defying a pan-European decrease in the volume of commercial flights in July, Eurostat says.
Greek News
Hotels In Mykonos, Santorini Outperform Ibiza, Saint Tropez
Latest guest Intelligence data suggest that hotels in Mykonos and Santorini outperform hotels in similar destinations on the Mediterranean.
Greece
Greece’s Open-Air Church that Looks Up to the Skies
The roofless church of Panagia Kakaviotissa on the island of Limnos is one of the most impressive Greek Orthodox churches in the world.
Culture
28 Lighthouses Across Greece Open For The Public On August 21
.A total 28 lighthouses across Greece will be open to the public on Sunday, August 21, in celebration of International Lighthouse Weekend.
Greece
Athens Metro Second in Pickpocket Complaints in the World
Athens has the second worst reputation for pickpocketing in the world according to tourists, new research reveals.
Greek News
Greece Travel Αrrivals Reach One Million Per Week In August
Greece will be welcoming one million travelers every week this period of summer, Tourism Minister Kikilias told an interview with AMNA.
Europe
Man Survived Trapped for 16 Hours in Capsized Sailboat in the Atlantic Ocean
In an operation that the Spanish coast guard described as "verging on the impossible," a 62-year-old Frenchman was saved after spending sixteen hours floating in an air bubble inside his sailboat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean.
The coast guard...
Greece
The Rio-Antirrio Bridge: an Engineering Marvel that Changed Greece
The Rio-Antirrio Bridge was opened on August 7, 2004 one week before the opening of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Within almost two decades, it changed the economic landscape in Greece. The Rio-Antirrio bridge, which connects the Peloponnese with...
Greece
The Top Five Most Beautiful Beaches on Evia, Greece
Evia is known for stunning beaches and pristine natural sites.