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Madonna’s Greek summer: €25m Corfu villa, private chefs, religious experiences and helicopter trips
When news that Madonna was in Greece on a summer holiday began to spread online, and the first images of her visit to Meteora appeared via protothema.gr, everything looked almost spontaneous. A global star had chosen Greece for a few days of rest, boarded a plane and found herself under the Greek sun. In reality, […]
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson visits Greece on his family holiday
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has returned to Greece for his summer holiday, continuing what has become an annual tradition for the family. His wife, Carrie Johnson, did not disclose their exact location in photos she posted on social media, though the images made clear the family were enjoying a relaxed, happy break. “Greek […]
Marc Poll: Final survey before the summer break – New Democracy steady above 30%, Tsipras ahead of PASOK, Karystianou slips sharply
Mitsotakis maintains a clear lead as preferred prime minister. The parties that fail to enter Parliament will reshape the parliamentary balance and largely determine whether a single-party majority is possible. Undecided voters remain a crucial factor
Greece in the grip of a heatwave today: Emergency Weather Bulletin in effect, temperatures up to 43°C expected
The temperature is soaring into the danger zone today as the heatwave reaches its peak, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 43°C. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warns of difficult conditions, while a gradual easing of the heat is expected beginning Thursday
First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio
The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers and the busiest day expected to be Sunday
An additional 240 schools across Greece to be renovated this summer
Renovations will be carried out in: 10 schools in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, 107 in Attica, 5 in the North Aegean, 15 in Western Greece, 4 in Western Macedonia, 5 in Epirus, 15 in Thessaly, 5 in the Ionian Islands, 28 in Central Macedonia, 14 in Crete, 6 in the South Aegean, 19 in the Peloponnese and 7 in Central Greece
Greek tourism: season started well despite the war
Increased seats 8% from airlines for Greek destinations - Mixed picture from airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and Airbnb
Attica beaches packed as those staying in Athens seek a refreshing escape over the Holy Spirit long weekend
The Holy Spirit long weekend is ideal for short or longer getaways, with high temperatures for the season and sunny weather prompting many people to seek a refreshing break outside Attica. The result was increased traffic on major roads and at ports, as many Athenians left the capital for the three-day holiday. But there were […]
