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Famous Austrians Choose Greece Despite Crisis
Several famous Austrians, from Former Chancellor Franz Vranitzky to the public Austrian Radio and Television general manager Alexander Wrabetz, will continue to remain loyal to Greece, according to an article published in today’s issue of Austrian newspaper Österreich.
In the...
Economy
Greek Solidarity Rallies Across Europe Before July 5 Referendum
Solidarity rallies have been scheduled to take place over the last couple of days in cities across Europe, in order for people to show their support toward Greece in light of the July 5 referendum. On Sunday, Greeks are called...
Business
Three Greeks Participating in This Year’s Bilderberg Club Meeting
The annual Bilderberg Club meeting will take place from June 11 to 14 in Telfs, Austria, with the participation of 140 people from 22 countries.
Three Greeks will be among the participants: Titan Cement Group CEO Dimitris Papalexopoulos, former Greek interim Prime...
Europe
Sweden Wins Eurovision 2015; Greece Ends 19th; Full Results
Sweden, represented by artist Mans Zelmerlow and his pop anthem "Heroes" won the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
Greece's Maria Elena Kyriakou with her song “One Last Breath” finished 19th in the Grand Final that took place on Saturday in Vienna, Austria.
Winner Sweden scored...
Europe
Greece at the Vienna World Tourism Exhibition
The Greek National Tourism Organization along with its co-exhibitors have been given a stand in this year’s Vienna World Tourism Exhibition which was organized with the participation of 700 exhibitors from 70 countries. The fair will open its doors...
Culture
“Greek Wine” Austrian Performer Dies in Switzerland
Udo Jurgens, a great Austrian musician, died on Sunday, December 21, at the age of 80. “He was a great Austrian who wrote music history and expressed people’s feelings and hopes,” said Austria's Federal President, Heinz Fischer, in an...
Archaeology
Austria: Getting to Know Greece Through the Radio
A public Austrian Radio Broadcaster presented a beautiful tribute to various historical sites in Greece, entitled “The Navel of the Earth.” The “Atmosphere” radio show recognized the importance of Greek culture through an educational journey around classical Greece.
Austria’s public radio...
Culture
Austrian Band Covers Popular Greek Song “Petroperdika”
"The Ash," a famous Austrian metal band, has just released an impressive cover of “Petroperdika,” a popular Greek song by Antonis Xulouris, nicknamed "Psarantonis." The song, “Tha anevo ston ourano," means “I Will Rise to the Sky." Its music was...
Europe
Greece Top Tourist Destination for Austrians
Greece is the favorite tourist destination for Austrians, according to an article published in the Austrian newspaper "Der Standard." Reports from Austrian travel agencies show a significant increase in bookings for Greece this summer.
According to data from the biggest...
Europe
Rhodes, the Austrian’s Top Vacation Choice
The Greek island of Rhodes seems to be the top choice vacation spot for Austrian travelers, after a very high number of bookings were reported by tourist operators. In fact, a promotional event for the Greek island, organized by...