Olympic fag lit NewsBiscuit (satire) It's thought the ceremony of the Greek fag stretches back to the 1970′s and the invention of the package holiday, when thousands of young Britons went to the Greek Islands for duty free goods and to be stared at by local fishermen. Read more »
Blindness to Greek tragedy – Irish Medical Times
Irish Medical Times Blindness to Greek tragedy Irish Medical Times It all seems light years away from the idyllic Greek islands on which many of us have holidayed. Now, one of those islands, Zakynthos, has emerged as the location for a classic example of fraudulent behaviour. Read more »
Will Greece flee through the fire escape? – Business Spectator
Will Greece flee through the fire escape? Business Spectator A cheaper currency could help it regain some of its lost competitiveness, and tourists would flock to the country if they no longer had to fork out high prices for hotels and restaurants on Greek islands Read more »
Olympic torch to be lit in Greece on May 10 – DigitalJournal.com
DigitalJournal.com Olympic torch to be lit in Greece on May 10 DigitalJournal.com The torch will be relayed to the Greek islands of Crete and Kastelorizo, before continuing its journey across mainland Greece. Read more »
Best value destinations in Europe – Sydney Morning Herald
Best value destinations in Europe Sydney Morning Herald It's the gateway to the Greek Islands , where prices have fallen significantly (except in Santorini) for package deals and sailing trips, making it an ideal time to explore one of Europe's most exclusive holiday areas. and more » Read more »
Adventures in New Greek Reds – New York Times
New York Times Adventures in New Greek Reds New York Times While the names of Greek islands have become more familiar on wine bottles as Greek whites have gained popularity, most of the reds come from northern and central Greece, even as you will also find a few reds from Santorini, Rhodes and Crete. Read more »
Second Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival Announces Musical Lineup – PR Web (press release)
PR Web (press release) Second Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival Announces Musical Lineup PR Web (press release) The Wolf Pack play music traditional to the Greek islands . Read more »
Corfu, the greenest of all the Greek Islands – Teatro Naturale
Corfu, the greenest of all the Greek Islands Teatro Naturale by SC Corfu is a favorable tourist destination for everyone who wants to combine sightseeing with relaxation. Sightseeing includes everything from visiting palaces such as the well-known Achillion palace, a variety of interesting museums such as the ... Read more »
AFP: Number two Greek party wants to reject bailout terms – Focus News
AFP: Number two Greek party wants to reject bailout terms Focus News As on previous May Days, maritime transport from the mainland to the Greek islands was disrupted due to 24-hour strike by unions representing ship captains and mechanics. Read more »
A guide to Greece’s best islands – iWantSun
A guide to Greece's best islands iWantSun Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and almost like a country in its own right. It's a fascinating island full of ancient cultures and ruins. Step back into ancient times to visit the Venetian fortress of Rethymo, the Minoan palace of Knossos, .. Read more »
