37 Athenian Suburbs Shut Down Schools Due to Snow
Athenian municipalities shut down schools following snowfall. Continue reading 37 Athenian Suburbs Shut Down Schools Due to Snow
8 Turkish Coup Officials in Greece Pen a Dead Man’s Letter
The eight Turkish military officials that fled the failed Turkish coup of July 15 pen a letter calling for political asylum. Continue reading 8 Turkish Coup Officials in Greece Pen a Dead Man’s Letter
32+ Fascinating Words Rooted in the Greek Language
Just because the words sound Greek, doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t understand a word of the language. Continue reading 32+ Fascinating Words Rooted in the Greek Language
3 Metro Stations Offer Shelter from Polar Temperatures
Metro stations open their doors, offering refuge from the cold. Continue reading 3 Metro Stations Offer Shelter from Polar Temperatures
December’s 15 Long Shopping Days of Christmas, the 14th Wage and 13th Pension
Will Greeks make use of their 14th pay check and 13th pension bonus during the longer Christmas shopping hours? Continue reading December’s 15 Long Shopping Days of Christmas, the 14th Wage and 13th Pension
15 Free Travel Apps for Greece at the Palm of Your Hand
Free travel apps that are useful when travelling around Greece. Continue reading 15 Free Travel Apps for Greece at the Palm of Your Hand
12 + 1 Reasons to Celebrate Black Friday in Greece
Shopping bonanzas as Big Black Friday comes to Greece. Continue reading 12 + 1 Reasons to Celebrate Black Friday in Greece
10 Reasons Why One in Every Three Greeks Lives in Poverty
Reasons why Greece is poor and one in three Greeks are starving. Continue reading 10 Reasons Why One in Every Three Greeks Lives in Poverty
Day 1 for 1,500 Refugee Pupils from 6 Camps at 20 Greek Schools
1,500 refugee children crossed the school gates on their first day at school meeting with mixed reactions. Continue reading Day 1 for 1,500 Refugee Pupils from 6 Camps at 20 Greek Schools
Baby Name Wars: 7 Guidelines When Naming Your Newborn
Greek baby names. The fact that half the Greek female population is called Maria or some derivative of the name is not for lack of imagination on the part of the parents as it is part of a system. Continue reading Baby Name Wars: 7 Guidelines When Naming Your Newborn
Featured Blog List: 11 October Art Venues by Art Scene Athens
Guest Feature: A selection of art exhibitions by Art Scene Athens. Continue reading Featured Blog List: 11 October Art Venues by Art Scene Athens
15 Wonderful Winding Walkways Around Greece
Picturesque pathways of Greece. Continue reading 15 Wonderful Winding Walkways Around Greece
Fractured Balkans: 6 Land Claims on Greek Territory
Many countries are eyeing fragments of Greece. Continue reading Fractured Balkans: 6 Land Claims on Greek Territory
5 Facts about Bart Van Der Linden, the Flying Dutchman at the 6th Red Bull Art of Motion at Santorini
Dutchman Bart Van Der Linden won the 6th Red Bull Art of Motion in Santorini. Continue reading 5 Facts about Bart Van Der Linden, the Flying Dutchman at the 6th Red Bull Art of Motion at Santorini
Greece’s Top 7 Sensational Sunset Spots
Greece’s majestic sunsets are the stuff lifetime memories are made of. Continue reading Greece’s Top 7 Sensational Sunset Spots
Greeks at Work: The Wage Secrets of 15 Professions Exposed
Here are the salaries that real employees receive in Greece: 15 wages Continue reading Greeks at Work: The Wage Secrets of 15 Professions Exposed
Next Stop: 25 Things to Do at Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square is the hub of modern Athens. Continue reading Next Stop: 25 Things to Do at Syntagma Square in Athens
Nikos Good vs Nikos Evil, and the 2 Sides of Playmobil
Two artists show the joys and struggles of Greece through Playmobil. Continue reading Nikos Good vs Nikos Evil, and the 2 Sides of Playmobil
7 Points About Prince Nikolaos – the 1st Royal to Visit the Ancestral Palace
Prince Nikolaos chose to make Greece his home at a time when everyone else was leaving. Continue reading 7 Points About Prince Nikolaos – the 1st Royal to Visit the Ancestral Palace
6 Vices of Greek Marriages
Greek marriages are heavenly, but watch out for the hidden traps. Continue reading 6 Vices of Greek Marriages
Jailed for Life: 8 Questions Raised by the Case of the Fake Skyros Doctor
Fake doctor Giannis Katsanis scammed the state as the head of Skyros hospital. Continue reading Jailed for Life: 8 Questions Raised by the Case of the Fake Skyros Doctor
Epitalio: 10 Ways to See All of Greece in Just One Village
The sleepy village of Epitalio encapsulates the spirit of Greece. Continue reading Epitalio: 10 Ways to See All of Greece in Just One Village
Insider’s Guide: 8 Reasons Why Kastellorizo is a Kick-Ass Destination
Kastellorizo is an island gem in the Mediterranean – remote, rocky and ravishingly beautiful. Continue reading Insider’s Guide: 8 Reasons Why Kastellorizo is a Kick-Ass Destination
Greek High School Reforms: 10 Changes + 10 Problems Not Being Addressed
The Greek education system is in a mess, but will Education Minister Nikos Filis new high school reforms manage to fix things? Continue reading Greek High School Reforms: 10 Changes + 10 Problems Not Being Addressed
Istanbul Pogrom: 61 Years After a City Went Mad for 9 Hours
The Istanbul Pogram on September 6-7 is Istanbul’s Kristallnacht. Continue reading Istanbul Pogrom: 61 Years After a City Went Mad for 9 Hours
Meet Greece’s 4 Winners of the 66-Hour TV License Auction…
Who are the four new TV license owners of Greek private television? Continue reading Meet Greece’s 4 Winners of the 66-Hour TV License Auction…
1 Celestyal Cruise, 6 Aegean Ports and the Last 3 Days of Summer
Our experience on a Celestyal Cruise around the Aegean. Continue reading 1 Celestyal Cruise, 6 Aegean Ports and the Last 3 Days of Summer
10 Reasons Why the Panhellenic Exams are Flawed
The Panhellenic university entrance exams in Greece are a failed and nerve-wracking experience for students. Sheer torture! Continue reading 10 Reasons Why the Panhellenic Exams are Flawed
30 Greek Lighthouses Open to the Public
Exquisite Greek lighthouse open their doors to the public. Continue reading 30 Greek Lighthouses Open to the Public
10 Reasons to Visit Greece NOW
Now is the time to visit Greece. Continue reading 10 Reasons to Visit Greece NOW
8 Marvels of Modern Athenian Architecture
Modern Athenian buildings with architecture that expresses Greeks today. Continue reading 8 Marvels of Modern Athenian Architecture
9 Hot Travel Trends in Greece and the World for 2017
What’s new in the wonderful world of travel? Here’s what the trends show. Continue reading 9 Hot Travel Trends in Greece and the World for 2017
9 (+ Another 9) Ski Wonderlands of Wintry Greece
Greece is a kickass winter wonderland with ski slopes extraordinaire. Continue reading 9 (+ Another 9) Ski Wonderlands of Wintry Greece
6 Ways Trump’s Victory Will Affect Greece
Trump’s election changes the balance and obviously affects Greece. Continue reading 6 Ways Trump’s Victory Will Affect Greece