Tourism
Economy
Tourism Receipts in Greece Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The Bank of Greece reported on Wednesday that receipts from tourism in 2022 surpassed initial forecasts by 2.6 billion euros, reaching 17.6 million.
Total travel revenues in 2022 did not exceed those of the last full year before the pandemic,...
Society
Indonesia Bans Sex Outside Marriage, Including Bali
Indonesia's Parliament has passed a law banning extramarital sex. Any individual who has sex outside of marriage in Indonesia could now face a sentence of up to one year in jail.
The new legal code, which includes over six hundred...
Greek News
Newly Established Thessaloniki-Izmir Ferry Route Suspended
Levante Ferries Group has announced that its ferry route between Thessaloniki in northern Greece and the city of Izmir (Smyrna) on Turkey's western coast will be temporarily suspended until the Summer of 2023.
The Smyrna di Levante's maiden voyage was...
Economy
How to Apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Greece
The Greek Digital Nomad Visa was initially unveiled by the Greek government in the summer of 2021 and allows remote workers and online entrepreneurs to live and work in Greece for up to twenty-four months.
According to the government, Greece...
Greece
Florina: The Winter Fairyland in Northern Greece
Florina, Greece's northwesternmost city, is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views that make it the perfect destination for winter vacations.
The city has a population of approximately twenty thousand people who live in the town itself with fifteen...
Environment
The Mystic Allure of the Space Observatory Atop a Greek Mountain
Up on the slopes of central Greece stands a planetarium and observatory of unparalleled educational value to the area and beyond.
Environment
Massive Tunnel Opens Below Niagara Falls
A massive tunnel, approximately 670 meters (2,198 feet) long, has opened up beneath Niagara Falls to reveal the incredible scale of these engineering marvels.
The new attraction, which was built more than a century ago on the Canadian side, was...
Greece
Greece Sets New Record for October Tourism
Greece, it seems, is enjoying an endless summer. Proof is the fact that it is October, but tourism in Greece is still going strong. In fact, it was one of the best months for tourism in recent history, and...
Diplomacy
Greece, China Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
The 50th anniversary of Greece-China diplomatic relations was celebrated with a special event, attended by hundreds on Thursday evening, at the Zappeion Hall in central Athens.
The event was also held in celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the founding...
Economy
July Becomes a Record-Breaking Tourism Month in Greece
Despite the waning COVID-19 pandemic and the political turmoil the EU is currently facing with the Russian invasion in Ukraine, July was a record-breaking month for tourism in Greece. July saw a high flux of tourists arriving in the...