Charities for Greek Fire Victims
Friday August 31, 2007
Odyssey Magazine, an English-language magazine covering Greece, Greeks, and Greek-Americans, has assembled a list of charities assisting with the aftermath of the fires in Greece.
International Orthodox Christian Charities
The Plant Your ... Read More
Greek Cultural Events Cancelled Due to Fires
Friday August 31, 2007
Planning to attend a cultural event in Greece in the next week or two? Check directly with the organizers - some events are being cancelled out of respect for the ... Read More
Fires Subside in Greece; Travel Still Impacted
Wednesday August 29, 2007
With international help, Greece seems to be winning the battle against the raging fires that have cost more than 60 lives. But if you're traveling in Greece now, be aware ... Read More
Can Marble Burn?
Tuesday August 28, 2007
The fires in Greece this past week threatened the ancient site of Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games. Some have been surprised that there was such concern over old ... Read More
Dancing on Delos
Monday August 27, 2007
I'm fighting hard to keep from saying what a "delicious" idea this is - two dance performances with a visiting orchestra, the Filarmonica della Scala, taking place at sunset on ... Read More
Deadly Fires Sweep Greece
Saturday August 25, 2007
2007 is shaping up to be an all-too-memorable summer as raging wildfires have repeatedly scorched Greece. This latest spate of wildfires in the Peloponnese has cost at least 44 ... Read More
Music Clubs in Athens
Saturday August 25, 2007
Athens has a vibrant music club scene, and it's well worth checking out. You can find almost any type of music, but you're in Greece - try to include at ... Read More
Aigina 2nd Annual International Music Festival
Thursday August 23, 2007
Aigina, also spelled Aegina, Egine, Egina - well, you get the idea - is now hosting a summer music festival. Held at Avra Beach, the first event features a piano ... Read More
Greek Elections in September Expected to Impact Travel
Thursday August 23, 2007
Usually, September is a great month to visit Greece, with lower prices on flights and hotels and lighter crowds. But September 2007 may be the exception, at least around the ... Read More
No Stones at this Prehistoric Museum
Sunday August 19, 2007
With the archaeological site of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini largely closed to tourists, visitors to the island can be at a loss. But for me, the Museum ... Read More
On this Day in Greece - August 14th
Sunday August 12, 2007
On August 14th, 2005, 121 people died in the crash of a Helios Airways airplane outside of Athens, Greece A technical problem on the Boeing 737-300 deprived the plane of ... Read More
Take a Look at Greece
Thursday August 9, 2007
Take a virtual visit to Greece right now with these trip-inspiring photos of Greece and the Greek islands.Samaria Gorge Photo GalleryCorinth and Environs
Athens at Night
The Acropolis and Parthenon
And if ... Read More
On this Day in Greece - August 8th
Wednesday August 8, 2007
A major earthquake struck the island of Crete on this date back in 1303. It generated a tsunami in the Mediterranean and was widely chronicled at the time.
Summer seems to ... Read More
Neglected Temple Site to Be Preserved
Monday August 6, 2007
The remarkably well-preserved Temple of Isis at Brexiza, near Nea Makri will be preserved after all, eKathimerini reports. Originally slated to be a centerpiece of new archeological finds to open ... Read More
Traveling in Greece in August
Wednesday August 1, 2007
Prepare for the heat in August as this summer seems to be a hot one. But August in Greece is hot in more than just temperature - the tourist season ... Read More

