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Easter Bonus: The 14th salary has a 203-year history – From 300 drams of bread and half an oka of meat to today

It started from the Ministry of Finance to the printers in 1822 – What it included – How the 14th salary preceded the 13th

Christ is Risen: Joyful scenes in Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu & Nafplio (photos)

The Resurrection was celebrated with reverence throughout Greece – The Easter message of the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece – The journey of the Holy Light from Jerusalem to the Metochi of the Holy Sepulchre

Speed: Our life, an endless race against time – fast-forward work, disposable clothing & fast-food relationships

We eat fast, drive fast, work fast, fall in love fast, communicate fast — the benefits and risks of this high-speed lifestyle

Easter Sunday: A journey through the customs & traditions of Greece

From the authentic island feasts in Kea and Olympos of Karpathos, to the Vespers of Love chanted in the Tsakonian language in Leonidio, and the roasting of lamb on the spit in pits in Amfikleia

The Holy Light has arrived in Greece (videos-photos)

It will be transported throughout Greece with special flights operated by AEGEAN, Olympic Air and SKY express

Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: The Holy Monastery of Panagia Elona above the Dafnonas Gorge

Near Leonidio, the Holy Monastery is built on the steep cliff of Mount Parnon, at the spot where, in 1300 AD, two hermits saw a light and, as they approached, beheld the icon of the Virgin Mary

Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: At the Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner in the Skete of Veria, founded 900 years ago

At the foothills of the Pierian Mountains, near the Aliakmon River, lies the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Forerunner in the Skete of Veria

Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: At the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, standing proud for a thousand years

Above the spa town of Kamena Vourla, the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour has stood for a thousand years

The Greek companies that have lived for three centuries and their adventures – Investments in drinks, cigarettes, flour & a hotel

They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among them are international brands and leaders in the Greek market. The story of the founders, the adventures of their successors, the current owners, and their prospects

Holy Wednesday: The Holy Unction and the Ceremony of the Washing of the Feet – What today’s day symbolizes

Holy Wednesday is a day of reflection and preparation for the arrival of Easter

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