Olympic Flame at the Olympic Stadium
Saturday March 29, 2008
On March 30th, the Olympic Flame for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing will reach Athens from its starting place at Olympia, where it was lit on the 26th. The ... Read More
Lights Out on Aegina
Thursday March 27, 2008
They say that early explorers used to get their way with less-technologically-savvy inhabitants by pointing at the sun just at the moment of a pre-determined eclipse and dramatically threatening to ... Read More
Protestors Erupt at Olympic Flame Ceremony, Torch Route
Monday March 24, 2008
Despite heavy security, pro-Tibet protestors interrupted the lighting of the Olympic torch ceremony at Olympia when several people ran onto the field and unfurled a banner showing the Olympic symbol ... Read More
Olympic Flame to be Kindled in Olympia
Sunday March 23, 2008
On March 24th, the flame for the 2008 Olympic Games will be kindled in Olympia, Greece. Though the 2008 Olympic Games will be held far away, in Beijing, China, ... Read More
Take the The Night Train to Kifissia
Saturday March 22, 2008
If you like using public transportation in Athens, you'll be glad to know that the previously stingy hours have been extended, at least on Fridays and Saturdays, to Piraeus and ... Read More
Top Freebies to Grab at Athens Airport
Tuesday March 18, 2008
I can't do much about the dramatic drop in the dollar's buying power against the Euro - but you can save money in some creative ways on your trip to ... Read More
St. Patrick's Day in Greece
Sunday March 16, 2008
No, St. Patrick did not drive the crawling snakes out of Greece - but at the vigorous St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the many Irish pubs throughout Greece and the ... Read More
Greek Cruise Ship Runs Aground; Hundreds Evacuated
Thursday March 13, 2008
A Greek cruise ship, the Georgis, has run aground off the Greek island of Poros. Hundreds of passengers have been successfully evacuated, despite high winds in the area.
The ship ... Read More
Rough Week in Greece
Wednesday March 12, 2008
Traveling in Greece right now? It has some special challenges as strikes by power company workers protesting pension changes have resulted in numerous blackouts. Trash collectors have also been on ... Read More
Thessaloniki is Feeling Blue
Sunday March 9, 2008
... but that's not a bad thing. It's made Lonely Planet's "Blue List" of top cities to visit. Since Thessaloniki is often overlooked in favor of Athens, I'm always happy ... Read More
Train Wreck in Greece Injures Dozens
Saturday March 8, 2008
A train traveling from Athens to Alexandroupolis has partially derailed in Greece, injuring at least 23 people, several of them seriously. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, but ... Read More
This Just In - The Athens Epidaurus Festival Schedule
Thursday March 6, 2008
Maybe it's not breaking news to anyone else, but I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to see this schedule in early March. It's one of ... Read More
On this Day in Greece - March 6th
Wednesday March 5, 2008
Much-loved actress and, later, two-time Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri died on this day in 1994. In her honor, all official Greek museums are free admission on this day. Go ... Read More
Inter-island Flights for 39 Euro with AirSea Planes, Greece
Monday March 3, 2008
Amphibian plane operator AirSea is offering many flights for just 39 Euro per person thruogh March 31st, 2008. The airline specializes in Greek island hopping and provides both scheduled and ... Read More
Greek Joy Explained
Saturday March 1, 2008
I can't resist pointing out this article by Christopher Xenopoulos Janus at Hellenic News of America. He calls on twelve fellow Greeks - perhaps one for each of the 12 ... Read More