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Grexit

Grexit - is this even a word? It is now - and one that may have a huge impact on Greece and the Eurozone.

SYRIZA

What is Syriza? What does this political party in Greece stand for?

Golden Dawn

The May 2012 election may empower a less well-known political party in Greece, the Golden Dawn.

Resurrection Night in Greece - While Western Easter focuses on sunrise ceremonies and other church events on Easter Sunday itself, in Greece it's all about the late-night Saturday "Resurrection Service" which is often followed by a big meal.

Yasou

You'll be hearing "Yasou" all over Greece - but just what is being said? Find out the meaning of Yasou and related words.

Agora

Agora - What is an agora and why does Athens Greece have two of them?

Greek Mountain Tea

Greek Mountain Tea - does it really cure everything like your Greek grandma says?

The Troika

Troika - If you follow financial and business news in Greece, the troika is mentioned in practically every article. But just what - or who - is The Troika? Find out here as we define troika.

Tsiknopempti

Tsiknopempti 2013 - Thursday of Tsiknopempti 2012 is the heart of the carnival season for some Greeks, who love the last chance to fill up on meat prior to the rest of Carnival and the Lent period which follows it.

VAT or V.A.T Tax in Greece

VAT taxes are added onto almost everything you buy in Greece - and sometimes on your organized trip costs as well. If you're not an EU citizen, you're entitled to a refund on many VAT taxes you pay in Greece.

Opa!

You hear "Opa!" a lot - but what does it actually mean in Greek? Is it Greek or Greeklish?

Greek National Tourism Organization

The GNTO or Greek National Tourist Organization is a great source of free information on tourism in Greece.

PASOK

What is PASOK? Quick definition of PASOK, one of the leading political parties in Greece

Oxi or Ochi

Usually, Ochi Day comes just once a year - but that may have changed in 2011. What is Ochi or Oxi and what does it mean for travel in Greece?

Greek Haircut

If you're following the unfolding of the Greek financial crisis, the latest hot-button term is the "haircut". What does haircut mean when it comes to Greece?

Heraklion

Heraklion, Crete - the Main City on the island of Crete

Alpha

We use the word "alpha" a lot in everyday conversation - but what does it really mean? The definition of alpha.

Apokrias

What is apokrias? Why is apokrias so important in Greece?

Epitaphios

The Epitaphios is the focal point of Good Friday processions and adorning the bier that carries it is a sacred task undertaken in an evening session of flower-stringing and wood-polishing.

Kalimena

Kalimena - is that the same as kalimera?

Kalispera

Kalispera! You'll hear Kalispera a lot in Greece - here's what this word means.

Grecomania

Have you got Grecomania? Find out what Grecomania is, if you have it, and how it should not be cured.

Yia-Yias - The Grandmother of Greece

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Kathari Deftera

What is Kathari Deftera in Greece and why will it affect your travel plans for Greece?

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