Bulk of wine consumed in Greece illegal – and excise tax not helping | Business | ekathimerini.com
Greece - Kalo Taxidi! Notes from Greece and the Greek Islands.
Tuesday 20 December 2016
Thursday 24 November 2016
Santorini landmark at risk | Community | ekathimerini.com
Santorini landmark at risk | Community | ekathimerini.com
"“What’s happening in Vlychada is a crime. Geological formations that are thousands of years old are being destroyed and not just by illegal but also legal construction,” warns Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos. “If we want to salvage something of Santorini, we need to stop building on it.”"
"“What’s happening in Vlychada is a crime. Geological formations that are thousands of years old are being destroyed and not just by illegal but also legal construction,” warns Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos. “If we want to salvage something of Santorini, we need to stop building on it.”"
Saturday 12 November 2016
Leonard Cohen's Love for Greece (videos) | GreekReporter.com
Leonard Cohen's Love for Greece (videos) | GreekReporter.com
"Cohen bought the house on Hydra for $1500, using a bequest from his recently deceased grandmother. He found the island and its people mysterious and unusual. He later said that it was the smartest decision he ever made. “The years are flying past and we all waste so much time wondering if we dare to do this or that, the thing is to leap, to try, to take a chance.”"
"Cohen bought the house on Hydra for $1500, using a bequest from his recently deceased grandmother. He found the island and its people mysterious and unusual. He later said that it was the smartest decision he ever made. “The years are flying past and we all waste so much time wondering if we dare to do this or that, the thing is to leap, to try, to take a chance.”"
Leonard Cohen's Greek island haven bids balladeer farewell | Life | ekathimerini.com
Leonard Cohen's Greek island haven bids balladeer farewell | Life | ekathimerini.com
"Now, the street in front of his house will be renamed in his honor, and a Leonard Cohen bench will also be installed at the harbor."
"Now, the street in front of his house will be renamed in his honor, and a Leonard Cohen bench will also be installed at the harbor."
Monday 7 November 2016
A look back at Clinton’s 1999 visit to Athens | Comment | ekathimerini.com
A look back at Clinton’s 1999 visit to Athens | Comment | ekathimerini.com
"He hailed the vitality and success of the Greek-American community and their contributions to the United States, singling out his boyhood friend from Arkansas, David Leopoulis, “who, after 45 years, still every single week sends me an e-mail about Greece and Greek issues to make sure I don’t stray too far from the fold.” (That last line, with its charming mix of ingratiation and authenticity, was, like several other parts of the speech, ad-libbed.) "
"He hailed the vitality and success of the Greek-American community and their contributions to the United States, singling out his boyhood friend from Arkansas, David Leopoulis, “who, after 45 years, still every single week sends me an e-mail about Greece and Greek issues to make sure I don’t stray too far from the fold.” (That last line, with its charming mix of ingratiation and authenticity, was, like several other parts of the speech, ad-libbed.) "
Saturday 5 November 2016
Greek museum's birthday show packed with history | Life | ekathimerini.com
Greek museum's birthday show packed with history | Life | ekathimerini.com
"The biggest and oldest repository of Greece’s archaeological riches is celebrating its 150th birthday with a small but jam-packed exhibition.
Nearly 200 artifacts excavated from all over the country are on show in the darkened temporary exhibition hall of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, spot-lit and blended with music, poetry, and the sounds of waves and creaking ships' blocks."
"The biggest and oldest repository of Greece’s archaeological riches is celebrating its 150th birthday with a small but jam-packed exhibition.
Nearly 200 artifacts excavated from all over the country are on show in the darkened temporary exhibition hall of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, spot-lit and blended with music, poetry, and the sounds of waves and creaking ships' blocks."
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Long-buried photographs document divided Europe ahead of watershed moment | Life | ekathimerini.com
Long-buried photographs document divided Europe ahead of watershed moment | Life | ekathimerini.com
I must try taking photos from waist level.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/resources/2016-11/pittas_beer_web-thumb-large.jpg
I must try taking photos from waist level.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/resources/2016-11/pittas_beer_web-thumb-large.jpg
Amorgos in August 1990
https://www.facebook.com/amorgosfriends/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1351588748215062
Glimpses of life on Amorgos in 1990 <3
Glimpses of life on Amorgos in 1990 <3
Friday 14 October 2016
Friday 7 October 2016
Wednesday 5 October 2016
Strike threatens to ground flights over four days | News | ekathimerini.com
Strike threatens to ground flights over four days | News | ekathimerini.com
There was also a strike planned for two days last week, which was called off at the last minute.
There was also a strike planned for two days last week, which was called off at the last minute.
Saturday 1 October 2016
Shutters come down on historic Athens bookstore | Multimedia | ekathimerini.com
Shutters come down on historic Athens bookstore | Multimedia | ekathimerini.com"
The good news is that "Its owners vowed to return when "a stable business environment" is in place"
I remember going to concerts in this bookshop. And something I have never seen anywhere else - white paper table covers in the café, and a supply of crayons!
The good news is that "Its owners vowed to return when "a stable business environment" is in place"
I remember going to concerts in this bookshop. And something I have never seen anywhere else - white paper table covers in the café, and a supply of crayons!
Thursday 8 September 2016
Saturday 6 August 2016
Greece needs to catch up with slow tourists
Greece needs to catch up with slow tourists | Multimedia | ekathimerini.com
I've been a "slow tourist" in Greece for many years :-)
I've been a "slow tourist" in Greece for many years :-)
Sunday 17 July 2016
Thursday 23 June 2016
Wednesday 22 June 2016
Thursday 19 May 2016
Tuesday 17 May 2016
Sunday 15 May 2016
Sunday 8 May 2016
National Gardens Shut Down Ahead of Greek Govt Vote on Pension-Tax Reform | GreekReporter.com
National Gardens Shut Down Ahead of Greek Govt Vote on Pension-Tax Reform | GreekReporter.com
When I'm in Athens I often walk across the National Gardens - a quiet oasis in the centre of Athens. As well as the plants there is a small zoo, a large pond, a small pond with turtles. I stay in the Plaka and walk through the National Gardens to reach the museums on the other side - including the Museum of Cycladic Art and the Benaki Museum.
When I'm in Athens I often walk across the National Gardens - a quiet oasis in the centre of Athens. As well as the plants there is a small zoo, a large pond, a small pond with turtles. I stay in the Plaka and walk through the National Gardens to reach the museums on the other side - including the Museum of Cycladic Art and the Benaki Museum.
Friday 6 May 2016
Sunday 1 May 2016
Tuesday 26 April 2016
Thursday 14 April 2016
Greek Commercial Stores to Offer 20% Discount to Tourists from Four Countries | GreekReporter.com
Greek Commercial Stores to Offer 20% Discount to Tourists from Four Countries | GreekReporter.com
An odd policy!
How will it be funded?
Aren't all stores "commercial"?
Imagine the queues at shop checkouts whilst the passports of those from "selected" countries are checked..............
An odd policy!
How will it be funded?
Aren't all stores "commercial"?
Imagine the queues at shop checkouts whilst the passports of those from "selected" countries are checked..............
Tuesday 22 March 2016
Santorini To Impose A Limit To Daily Arrivals During High Tourist Season | GreekReporter.com
Santorini To Impose A Limit To Daily Arrivals During High Tourist Season | GreekReporter.com
The restriction won't be as wide as the headline suggests - it only applies to passengers on cruise ships and is designed to spread the arrivals more evenly throughout the week.
The restriction won't be as wide as the headline suggests - it only applies to passengers on cruise ships and is designed to spread the arrivals more evenly throughout the week.
Monday 21 March 2016
Thursday 18 February 2016
Monday 15 February 2016
A Walk Around Athens' Lesser-Known Museums | GreekReporter.com
A Walk Around Athens' Lesser-Known Museums | GreekReporter.com
Some old favourites, and some new museums to explore!
Some old favourites, and some new museums to explore!
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