Wreck Manina 3. Amorgos Diving

http://amorgos-island-magazine.com/wreck-manina-3-amorgos-diving-center/

Authentically made in Greece: Allison Ermogenis’s Aegean Designs

http://www.pappaspost.com/view-culture/-/ccontent/39683#.T8OmHvAa0To.facebook

The Party is Over for Greece's Nouveau riche

http://www.pappaspost.com/view-news/-/acontent/39879

IMF’s Lagarde: It’s payback time for Greece

http://www.pappaspost.com/view-news/-/acontent/39838

The Fascinating Past and Origins of the Olympic Games

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/28/the-fascinating-past-and-origins-of-the-olympic-games/

Forget the Greek crisis - you'll still get a warm welcome in the land of Zeus

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2151197/Holidays-Greece-Youll-warm-welcome-land-Zeus.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Ingenuity and allotments provide relief in Greece

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18228577

I have noticed more vegetable growing in Greece this year, with vegetable plots in gardens where I would normally expect to see pretty flowers, not edible plants.

British bookings to Greece double amid euro economic crisis

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/uk/british-bookings-to-greece-double-amid-euro-economic-crisis-7792844.html

Greece needs to go to the brink

http://blogs.reuters.com/hugo-dixon/2012/05/28/hugo-dixon-greece-needs-to-go-to-the-brink/

Why are Greek and Italian politicians so bad?

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/05/24/uk-italy-greece-politicians-idUKBRE84N0YH20120524

Greek euro exit would be a recipe for hardship

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9V01VU02.htm

Payback Time for Tax-Shy Greeks: Lagarde

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/26/payback-time-for-tax-shy-greeks-lagarde/

Greek Crisis Scaring Off Tourists, Numbers Fall 15%

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/25/greek-crisis-scaring-off-tourists-numbers-fall-15/

Going by what I've seen in Naxos and Amorgos, I say that tourist numbers have dropped by much more than 15%.  I'd guess that there are only 10% of the usual number of tourists.  Of course that is only a very rough and ready guess.  It is the land based tourists who are few and far between.  There are quite a few yachts around.

Euro crisis: Why Whitehall dare not mention the C-word (Contingency)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18196642

"Plans are in place to help tourists but mass evacuations are not anticipated"

2012 Blue Flags: Greek Beaches and Marinas Rank Second in the World

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/23/2012-blue-flags-greek-beaches-and-marinas-rank-second-in-the-world/

Get on that ferry!  And come on in, the water's lovely..............

These are the beaches listed
Evros (2), Rodopi (4), Xanthi (1), Kavala (16), Thessaloniki (11), Chalkidiki (35), Pieria (10), Larissa (6), Magnesia (15), Fthiotida (8), Evia (2), Viotia (2), Attica (12), Korinthia (11), Argolida (2), Arcadia (1), Lakonia (7), Messinia (5), Elia (7), Achaia (4), Etoloakarnania (2), Corfu (35), Lefkada (7), Kefalonia (11), Chania (25), Rethymno (18), Heraklion (14), Lasithion (40), Rhodes (32), Kos (5), Santorini (3), Ios (3), Sifnos (2), Paros (4), Naxos (3), Myconos (1), Andros (3), Kea (1), Chios (1), Lesbos (7),  Limnos (3), MARINAS: Chalkidiki (2), Attica (2), Korintia (1), Lefkada (1), Corfu (1), Lasithi (1), Kos (1).

I'm wondering what the criteria for listing are, and if there are beautiful beaches on small islands too small to be considered.

11 Reasons Why Greece Really Went Broke in 2011

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2011/12/30/the-11-reasons-why-greece-really-went-broke-in-2011/

How the Greek crisis affects businesses in the UK

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18166594

The simplicity of delicious Greek food

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/-/article/13746345/the-simplicity-of-delicious-greek-food/

Visitors to Greece warned over possible euro exit

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/9284971/Visitors-to-Greece-warned-over-possible-euro-exit.html

"Holidaymakers warned over possible food and fuel shortages, but Greek tourism official says "there's never been a better time” to visit. "

Greece debt creating healthcare crisis, warn chemists

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/23/greece-debt-creating-healthcare-crisis

Greece: The upside of default (escaping the golden corset)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18143078

"................so Greece does not have to leave the euro if it defaults on loans to private bankers.

So Greece will show the world not only that there is an alternative, but that the alternative could be very good."

Cameron Tells Greeks ‘There is a Choice’: Accept Austerity or Go Back to Drachma

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/21/cameron-tells-greeks-there-is-a-choice-accept-austerity-or-go-back-to-drachma/

Reversing the holiday brain drain

http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120518-reversing-the-holiday-brain-drain

"Packing Plato in with your sunscreen" - mmmm, I'v brought a Kindle to Greece for the second time.  I've not (yet ............) got any Plato loaded.  I was reading Jerome K Jerome's "Three Men in a Boat" yesterday on the ferry.  I do keep my marbles in shape when I'm on holiday.

What happens next if Greece leaves the eurozone?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18074674

Greece's new Prime Minister - Panagiotis Pikramenos

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/16/greece-interim-government-sworn-in

Ex-prince has his say on Greece

http://www.pappaspost.com/view-news/-/acontent/36828

Is it cheaper to put Greek train passengers in taxis?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18032721

I have travelled on the Athens metro many times, but don't remember ever travelling on a Greek train.

Salaturi - skate salad

Skate salad is one of my favourite lunches in Greece - and I have only found it on the menu at a small ouzerie on Naxos.  Strips of warm skate, finely chopped red onion, parsley, olive oil, and chunks of bread.   Mmmmmmmm!

Last time I googled "salaturi", I found no results.  Now there are some results.

Skate salad  (Gourmet traveller).  This recipe includes lemon juice and salted capers.  There was probably lemon juice in the version I like, but not discernable. 

Skate salad (How to cook fish)  This is a recipe for a more substantial dish, including potatoes.

Greek Food

Whet your tastebuds, and get on that ferry!  Imagine a sunny day, sitting in a taverna by the sea, and dipping into a selection of mezes.

http://greekfood.about.com/

Olympic torch-lighting a bittersweet moment

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite6_1_10/05/2012_441516

SETE: Political Turmoil Brings 50% Decline in Tourism

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/10/sete-political-turmoil-brings-50-decline-in-tourism/

Olympic Flames Burn Out For Greek Athletes

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/10/olympic-flames-burn-out-for-greek-athletes/

Discounts at 13 Airports Across Greece Expected to Boost Tourism

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/09/discounts-at-13-airports-across-greece-expected-to-boost-tourism/
Get on that ferry - or plane!

Going Out of Business in Greece: 1,000 Stores – a Week

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/10/going-out-of-business-in-greece-1000-stores-a-week/

Top Wines From Greece: What To Buy

http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2012/05/07/top-wines-from-greece-what-to-buy/

Athens News: Elections 2012: Live news blog, May 7

http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/8/55388

Greek governing parties 'lose majority' at polls

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17975370

What now?

Coalition negotiations can take place over three days. If they fail, the party in second place can try to form a coalition, and if still unsuccessful, the third party will receive the mandate.

If still no coalition emerges, Greece will hold another election.

First:  New Democracy (centre right)
Second: (left wing coaltion)
Third: (centre left)

Google.gr Frontpage Dedicated to Greek Elections

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/05/06/google-gr-frontpage-dedicated-to-greek-elections/

Unspolit Greece

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/may/04/unspoilt-greece-beach-holidays-family?newsfeed=true

When I see an article with this title, I have a sigh of relief when my favourite places are not listed!  Too much publicity might destroy the atmosphere that lovers of "unspoilt" places like to find.

Why has the Queen never visited Greece?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17936021

All you need to know about Greek eating and cooking...

http://www.greecefoods.com/

Greek tourism needs boost from grim outlook

http://www.neurope.eu/article/greek-tourism-needs-boost-grim-outlook

Unrest in Greece: Cause for Client Concern?

http://www.travelmarketreport.com/leisure?articleID=7183&LP=1

The future of Greece: diary of an election

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/greece/9237825/The-future-of-Greece-diary-of-an-election.html

Greek debt raised out of default by Standard and Poor's

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17922385

Europe Travel: Picking the Greek island that’s right for you

http://www.thestar.com/travel/europe/article/1171390--europe-travel-picking-the-greek-island-that-s-right-for-you

Greek Elections: A Practical Guide

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/04/30/greek-elections-a-practical-guide/

Industry, War Looming Between Beer and Soft Drinks

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/04/30/industry-war-looming-between-beer-and-soft-drinks/