Category: GREECE
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Open Air-Cinemas – a breath of magic under the Greek starry skies
The first summer cinema opened in Greece in the early 1900s. The tradition became popular all over the country and especially in Athens before the war when silent movies became talkies, one of the most affordable means of entertainment. Then, during the heyday of Greek tourism in the 1960-1970s, there were as many as 700 open-air theaters…
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Planning a trip to Athens? Just use your phone and start booking!
This new and fun platform allows visitors from all over the world to be in complete charge of their journey, by offering them endless possibilities in selecting their means of transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and entertaining. It is based in two pillars: multilingualism (its content is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese) and accuracy of information, but…
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Destination Dream Weddings in Santorini Trending as 2017 Bookings are Filling Up Fast
With extremely reasonable prices, many couples find that they are actually able to save money by marrying on the picturesque volcanic island rather than in their home countries. As couples tie the knot overlooking the traditional style houses of the famous island and the sparkling blue waters of the sea below, they have found that…
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Yiannis Boutaris: “Tolerance and Cooperation Among All Religions in Greece”
Yiannis Boutaris is the Mayor of Thessaloniki, the Mayor with the youthful look who sports an earring. He is the politician who dares go against the traditional grain and who continues to leave a positive footprint on his metropolis. A successful businessman, he has given new impetus to the city of Thessaloniki, especially by turning…