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Jul 28
Athens: 5 Of The Best Thiseio Restaurants

The best eateries in Thiseio, Athens, from rooftop tables to backstreet gardens, serving inventive creations and traditional dishes. Far too many of the eateries in Thiseio rely on a stellar view of ancient Athens to paper over the cracks in their culinary offerings, and, indeed, plenty of measly souvlaki and insipid rosé has accompanied a […]

Jul 26
Kyra Panagia: A Northern Sporades Gem

Between the deep blue of the northern Aegean and an azure sky, this “deserted island,” is a popular pleasure spot. Numerous articles and encyclopedic websites like to describe Kyra Panagia as a “deserted island”, or more specifically, as the largest of the deserted islands of the Northern Sporades that make up the Alonnisos Marine Park, […]

Jul 25
Adventuring in Southern Pelion on 4 Wheels

We enjoy drives and activities in a destination for all seasons, with stunning beaches and beautiful villages. If there’s one destination in the country that can be without a doubt enjoyed year-round, it’s Pelion. We recently visited southern Pelion, with its lovely beaches on the Pagasetic Gulf, many of which are embraced by trees and […]

Jul 20
Bill that ‘fulfills half of government’s economic commitments’ is tabled in Parliament, says Hatzidakis

The National Economy & Finance Ministry’s bill which includes a variety of the government’s economic policy staples was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, said Minister Costis Hatzidakis. It is titled ‘Boosting the income of wage earners, youth, family, and labor – Pension regulations’, and “fulfills 50% of the government’s economic program commitments,” noted Hatzidakis. The […]

Jul 13
Akti Vouliagmenis to extend beach hours for the public during heatwave

The Akti Vouliagmenis beach will extend its hours of operation past midnight from Thursday through Sunday during the heatwave in Athens. Managers Hellenic Public Properties Co. (HPPC) said on Wednesday it was extending the hours of operation from the current 08:00-21:00 to 08:00-01:00 as part of its social responsibility and to help and protect peoples […]

Jul 13
Continental Shift: The World’s Most Populous Countries (infographic)

In recent years, China’s population growth has slowed down notably due to its one-child policy According to United Nations’ latest projections of global population, India surpassed China as the world’s most populous country in April 2023. Having gradually closed the gap to China from more than 200 million people in 2000 to little more than […]

Jul 11
Striking Beaches on the North Aegean Island of Samos

Samos attracts visitors with stunning beaches, lush greenery, soaring peaks, secluded coves, and clear, vibrant Aegean waters One of the reasons Samos is so popular with visitors are the glorious beaches all over the island. Greener than its neighbours, Samos benefits from a beautiful backdrop of pine trees while dark high peaks soar over the […]

Jul 06
Lefkada: A Guide to the Best Beaches

The island boasts a string of breathtaking sandy beaches, each with its own unique charm and character Just off the west coast of the Greek mainland, in the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, the island of Lefkada is an absolute haven for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. The island boasts a string of […]

Jul 04
Athens Intl Airport: Passenger traffic up by 19.8% in June

The number of flights in the six months amounted to 105,607, recording an increase of 15.5% Passenger traffic in the Athens International Airport grew 19.8% in June compared with the same month last year, totaling 2.92 million. Passenger traffic was up 11.7% compared with the corresponding period in 2019, with domestic and international passenger traffic […]

Jul 03
The Beaches Near the City of Nafplio, Peloponnese

From pebbly coves to sandy shores, perfect for swimming and relaxation along the Argolic Gulf While you wouldn’t visit Nafplio solely for the beaches, there are still some lovely swimming spots to search out. There are options within the town itself and further out, with the beaches ranging from tiny pebbled coves to wide expanses […]