Renaming Temples, Renting Relics: An Offbeat Fix for Greek Debt Woes DailyFinance Last year, the government rejected a proposal to sell some of the Greek islands , but this year, it has placed many of its airports, railroads, energy companies and other public works on the auction block. Not to dismiss the attraction of Greek sewers, ... Read more »
Greece hit by 48-hour general strike – Moneycontrol.com
CTV.ca Greece hit by 48-hour general strike Moneycontrol.com In the port of Pireus, near Athens, which links most Greek islands with the mainland, the main seamen's union was not officially on strike, as the tourist season is just getting under way. Nevertheless around 200 militants from a communist union and a ... Greece crisis: MPs set to vote on austerity package BBC News 48-Hour General Strike Scheduled for June 28th Greek Reporter Tourists braced for disruption as Greece goes on general strike Breaking Travel News New Zealand Herald - Ninemsn all 2,165 news articles Read more »
PAME unionists block Piraeus port – Kathimerini
The Guardian PAME unionists block Piraeus port Kathimerini The unionists, who on Monday morning placed a huge protest banner atop the Acropolis, blocked tourists in Piraeus port from walking up the gangplanks of ferries that normally head to the Greek islands . They said they would not leave the site before the .. Read more »
Off-Season ‘Antiquity to Byzantium’ Cruise from Variety – About – News & Issues
Off-Season 'Antiquity to Byzantium' Cruise from Variety About - News & Issues By deTraci Regula, About.com Guide May 1, 2011 I love to come across a cruise or tour which takes a different approach to Greece and the Greek Islands , and this new trip from Variety Cruises does just that. It combines plenty of Ancient Greece with the ... Read more »
By boat, car or on foot, the pursuit of a perfect beach begins on this … – The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press By boat, car or on foot, the pursuit of a perfect beach begins on this ... The Canadian Press Ferries or boats sail to Milos from the mainland port of Piraeus (near Athens), Santorini and many other Greek islands . Read more »
A flavor vacation – Flagstaff Live
A flavor vacation Flagstaff Live Greek delights can be found at both the small Greek Islands (109 E. Phoenix) and much larger Taverna Greek Grill (2420 S. Woodlands Village Blvd) Read more »
Greek Islands Celebrates 40 Years – MyFox Chicago
Greek Islands Celebrates 40 Years MyFox Chicago Chicago - The popular Greek Town restaurant Greek Islands is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, celebrating a near half-century of flaming cheese and satisfied customers. It's a Chicago institution serving ... Read more »
Greek Islands Photo Exhibition at Greek Tourism Organization, Vienna – Greek Reporter
Greek Reporter Greek Islands Photo Exhibition at Greek Tourism Organization, Vienna Greek Reporter A photo exhibition dedicated to the unique light of the Greek islands was inaugurated at the offices of the Greek Tourism Organization in Vienna. Read more »
“Greek Week” Inaugurated in World’s Largest Mall, London – Greek Reporter
Greek Reporter “Greek Week” Inaugurated in World's Largest Mall, London Greek Reporter The Greek islands are represented by an artificial beach. An imitation of an archaeological excavation gives the flavor of ancient Greek culture. Two famous chefs offer visitors tasty Greek treats Read more »
The Greek Energy Sector in 2011: Corporate Profiles of the Major Players – Balkanalysis.com
The Greek Energy Sector in 2011: Corporate Profiles of the Major Players Balkanalysis.com The 34 major thermal and hydroelectric power plants and the 3 aeolic parks of the interconnected power grid of the mainland, as well as the 60 autonomous power plants located on Crete, Rhodes and other Greek islands (33 thermal, 2 hydroelectric, ... Read more »
