Rabbitte statement on defamation queried Irish Times He had been reported as saying that apart from holidaying in the Greek islands , he thought most Irish people did not have many connections with Greece, while wondering how many grocery items of Greek origin were bought here. and more » Read more »
Businesses brace for Greek exit – Financial Times
Financial Times Businesses brace for Greek exit Financial Times Travel companies say the Greek islands , where millions of holidaymakers flock to each year, are far away from areas that might be affected by civil unrest. And they point out that they have often moved travellers away from volatile areas, ... Operators prepare for Greece exiting eurozone TravelMole A Greek exit: How would it work? Read more »
Cheap Rentals in Corfu and Malaga with New 121carhire.com Summer Prices – RushPRnews.com (press release)
RushPRnews.com (press release) Cheap Rentals in Corfu and Malaga with New 121carhire.com Summer Prices RushPRnews.com (press release) 121carhire.com can also help people who are thinking of a summer holiday on the Greek Islands to rent a car for less this year. The site has sourced new deals this week from all the top name suppliers like Budget, Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Thrifty ... Read more »
Top Greek islands for summer holiday – New Europe
Sydney Morning Herald Top Greek islands for summer holiday New Europe Nevertheless, this is a compilation for the top Greek islands that one must hit first time round, in no particular order. People flock from all over to come face to face with this island's famed sunset. Watch the big orange ball work its way down but ... Read more »
FEATURE: New taxes force Greeks to sell islands on – Europe Online Magazine
FEATURE: New taxes force Greeks to sell islands on Europe Online Magazine By our dpa-correspondent and Europe Online Athens (dpa) - Dozens of privately-owned Greek islands are up for sale at relative bargain prices as owners try to offload them following the introduction of higher land taxes by the government, estate agents ... Read more »
Wet and Windy across Europe Showery in the Eastern Med – WeatherOnline
Wet and Windy across Europe Showery in the Eastern Med WeatherOnline An area of heavy showers and rain will affect Greece, much of the Greek Islands and western parts of Turkey. There is a risk of snow today across Bulgaria but dry today with sunny spells across Croatia, Serbia, Hungary and Romania. Read more »
Greek finance chief leaves to head Socialists – FoxReno.com
Greek finance chief leaves to head Socialists FoxReno.com Striking seaman halted ferry services to Greek islands for 48 hours, starting Monday, in opposition to planned health and pension fund mergers by the government in the crisis-hit country. Read more »
Advertising: Fry says forget Corfu – go to Cornwall – The Independent
Advertising: Fry says forget Corfu – go to Cornwall The Independent The Greek islands , Portugal and the wider eurozone are disparaged in a new television advertisement promoting domestic tourism. The 90-second ad, which will be shown this evening, features celebrities such as Stephen Fry and Julie Walters Read more »
French yacht sinks off the coast of Greek islands, all aboard survive – msnbc.com (blog) (subscription)
French yacht sinks off the coast of Greek islands , all aboard survive msnbc.com (blog) (subscription) An aerial view taken from a Greek military Super Puma all-weather helicopter shows a 60-meter-long yacht running adrift after taking in water in the sea area between the islands of Skyros and Psarra, central Aegean Sea, Greece on Feb. 17. Read more »
Magnitude 5.3 quake off Greek islands, no injuries – Daily Herald
Magnitude 5.3 quake off Greek islands , no injuries Daily Herald AP | Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:58 am | Loading… Greek authorities say an earthquake with preliminary 5.3-magnitude has shaken the southern Aegean Sea islands, but no injuries or damage have been reported. Read more »