Greece – geography Greece includes the southern part of the Balkans. After the municipal reform from 1996, the country is divided into 13 regions, 51 counties and 1033 municipalities. Athens is the capital and has a population of approximately 3.7 million (Attica region) corresponding to 1/3 of the total population. Landscape and geology The Greek… Read More »
Greece has been a popular holiday destination among Dutch tourists for years. Sun, sea, beach, culture and good food lure the Dutch to the Greek islands and the mainland every summer. When the Dutch summer is against you, people often look for nice Greece last minutes. Thanks to the rich history of Greecethere are many… Read More »
Subchapters: Basic data Public finances and the state budget Banking system Tax system Basic data In the years 2010-18, Greece went through a deep first fiscal and then economic crisis, when the volume of GDP fell by a quarter, investments were minimal and unemployment exceeded 20%. The financial markets refused to lend at a reasonable… Read More »
Embassy in Greece Greece, Embassy in Moscow Address of the Greek Embassy in Moscow: st. Spiridonovka, 14 Phones: Telephone Center: 739-22-04 Reception of the Consul General (Secretary of the Consul): 739-22-08 Administrative and Legal Department: 739-22-04 Visa Department: 739-22-04, 739 -22-09 Fax: 739-22-08 Greece, Embassy website: http://www.hellas.ru/ Greece, Russian Embassy in the country: Paleo Psychiko,… Read More »
The choice of a good resort depends on the wishes, preferences and, of course, the financial capabilities of the tourist. Cyprus and Greece are famous for their wonderful climatic features that will delight you with soft, warm sun, pleasant sea air and, of course, endless relaxation from the daily bustle. Their sandy beaches and warm… Read More »
Greek Cuisine According to Countries and Exchange Rates, the geographical localization of Greece determined the main ingredients of local dishes – seafood and fish. It is known that the first recipe on the planet originated in this country, when a step-by-step instruction for the proper preparation of fish was created. Fishermen deliver their catch to… Read More »
Transportation Traveling by plane According to top-medical-schools, Olympic Air (OA), a subsidiary of Aegean Airlines (A3), flies to numerous domestic destinations from Athens and Thessaloniki. Sky Express (GQ), based in Heraklion on Crete, flies to Athens and Thessaloniki as well as various Greek islands. The Greek Air Taxi Network (GATN) is a network of private… Read More »
But the very events of this struggle had by now exacerbated the disagreement between Greeks and barbarians, which will henceforth be one of the fundamental reasons of Greek history, and had extended it to the motherland, with the repercussions that the events of that war had there., and in particular the massacre of Miletus. Immediately… Read More »
An active desire for collaboration between the Greeks in the political field does not manifest itself except starting from the Persian wars. With them begins the history of Greece, understood as the unitary political history of a nation. The proximity and similar civilization of the Lydians and the Greeks of Asia had facilitated the submission… Read More »
Athens (in Greek Αθήνα, Athína) is the Capital of Greece and currently the largest city in the country. The population of the municipality of Atenas is 741,512 (in 2001), but its Metropolitan Area is much larger and comprises a population of 3.7 million (in 2005). It is the main center of Greek economic, cultural and political life. The history of Athens spans more than 3000 years, making… Read More »
Airplane: the majority of domestic flights in Greece are operated by the national airline Olympic Airlines taken over. There are domestic flights between the islands of Samos, Chios, Lesbos, Limnos and Ikaria to Athens and Thessaloniki. On Thasos and Samothrace there are no airports. Domestic flights are also offered by Aegean Arlines based in Crete.… Read More »
The Greek capital Athens is the country’s economic, administrative and financial center. With the most important port in Greece, Piraeus, Athens is an ever-growing metropolitan area. The city is a tourist magnet with its important ancient sites such as the Acropolis and the Greek National Museum. Athens is considered the cradle of democracy and was… Read More »
General travel information for Greece Continent: Europe Geographical location: Southern Balkans, central northern Mediterranean coast Highest elevation: Olympus (4167 m above sea level) Longest river: Haliacmon (297 km) Form of Government: Parliamentary republic System of Government: Parliamentary democracy Languages: Greek Neighboring countries: Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey Capital: Athens Area: Approx. 132,000 km² Residents: Approx.… Read More »
First World War Greece managed to stay out of the First World War quite successfully. Some bases were established by France and Great Britain on Greek soil. From 1941 the country was also partly occupied by Italian and German troops. Active acts of war on the Greek side did not take place until the country’s… Read More »
Greece has long been high on many lists of places to visit. In addition, the country has long been considered the cradle of civilization and has an incredibly rich cultural heritage. The islands such as Kos, Crete and Rhodes have attracted large numbers of tourists for decades and the capital Athens with its ancient temples,… Read More »
Kalamata is one of Greece’s most visited cities and mainly attracts tourists thanks to its beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful food culture. You have probably tasted at least one or two olives from Kalamata, as this is one of the city’s hallmarks. If you love good food and a wonderful view, then you will appreciate… Read More »
Vathi is full of cute little alleys, cafes, shops and attractions that you can read about in this article. If you have gone to Vathi, it is probably sun, swimming and relaxation you want to indulge in and then you can write up some valuable information about some musts that should be checked off during… Read More »
The hometown of the mathematician Pythagoras, Pythagorion is one of Samo’s most important cities, even one of Greece’s most important cities. Here is one of the world’s oldest ports and a number of interesting sights and activities can be booked or done when you come here. Sure, Pythagorion is now known as a vacation paradise… Read More »
Not far from the capital Vathi or the city of Samos, lies a picturesque town called Pythagorion. It is the birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Like Vathi, it is located on the southwest side and has actually become the island’s largest tourist destination for charter travelers. However,… Read More »
Samos has a lot to be proud of. The sweet Samos pig that even Lord Byron was said to love, its ancient ruins and sights as well as the hundreds of beaches that attract thousands of tourists year after year. On Samos you can swim at over 300 beaches – large and small – and… Read More »
Samo’s largest city actually has two names: It is called the city of Samos and Vathi at the same time. Vathi is the older name of the city that has now been renamed. Here you can combine swimming and sunbathing with shopping and nightlife at the same time as you get to experience Greek everyday… Read More »
Greece has many islands and one of them is Samos which has recently been named the best charter destination by a large number of travelers. Samos belongs to the North Aegean Islands and is located in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea. There are about 35,000 inhabitants here and you can basically look over… Read More »
In Molivos, enjoyment of life is high on the agenda and since this is an ancient medieval village on one of Greece’s largest islands, there are many activities and sights to explore. Around Molivos there are wonderful hiking trails and beaches and inside the city you can enjoy good food, ouzo drinks and shopping in… Read More »
Molivo’s neighboring village of Petra is definitely worth a stop on the way if you spend time on Lesbos. If you have not designated this village as your capital during the trip, you should at least stop here to explore what the city has to offer. Between Molivos and Petra there is a daily mini… Read More »
The medieval village of Molivos, or Mithymna as it is actually called, is a well-visited place on the Greek island of Lesbos. The whole village breathes history and romance and follows strict rules on how the houses and architecture should be preserved. This small fairytale village is a sight on the whole and just by… Read More »
On the island of Lesbos in the Greek archipelago you can find over 40 beaches to enjoy and the positive thing about them is that you often do not have to be crowded with people as can be the case in many other places in the Mediterranean. When you are on Lesbos, it is not… Read More »
The tourist resort and the small lively village of Petra is one of Lesbos’ best and most popular holiday destinations. You can easily get here with a charter company, but of course you can also get here on your own if you prefer. If there is one place where you can experience the villages of… Read More »
Molivos is an ancient medieval town located on the north side of Lesbos. Here you can admire ancient fortresses, walk along the narrow cobbled alleys and watch the rich bird life that the town is known for. The biggest charm of Molivos is that it is located around a mountain on a hill, so you… Read More »
Lesbos is a fertile small island that provides about 11 million olive trees. This is also where 80% of the Greek production of ouzo takes place, which is an aniseed spice drink that you like to drink as an aperitif. The name Lesbos actually comes from the word lesbian, when the famous female poet Sappho… Read More »