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Web2 days ago · The 200 Greeks Executed by Nazis on May Day. Alexander Gale - May 1, 2024. On May 1, 1944, 200 Greek communists were executed by the German Nazi forces occupying Greece during the Second World War. The executions were initiated as a reprisal for the killing of a high-ranking German officer by Greek resistance... Ancient Greece.
Phaistos: The Palatial Mountain Fortress of Crete
Web14 hours ago · Phaistos site of Minoan-era palace with rooms made of alabaster. Located 62 km (38 miles) from Heraklion, Crete, the Bronze Age site lies on the outskirts of the modern-day city of Faistos. Unlike the more well-known and visited site of Knossos, which sees many thousands of visitors every year, Phaistos is more difficult to reach, accessed by ...
The Magnificent Mosaics of Hagia Sophia that Survive to This Day
Web15 hours ago · The mosaic is located in the apse semi-dome of Hagia Sophia. In the mosaic, Mary is enthroned and she puts her right hand on the shoulder of the Child Christ who is seated in her lap. Her left hand holds a handkerchief, which is on Christ’s knee. In the mosaic, Christ has a fair complexion. It was uncovered in 867 AD by Photius the Patriarch.
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WebApr 23, 2024 · 8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros. Tasos Kokkinidis - April 22, 2024. Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.
Greek Tourism on Track for Record Setting Year
WebAug 31, 2023 · Greek tourism is on track for a record year, confirming the industry’s role as the driver of the country’s economy, the latest data from the Bank of Greece show. According to official data, the country welcomed a total of 5.76 million international travelers in the first five months of 2023, 32.9% up from the same period in 2022. More ...
Greek Tourism Rebounds with More than 8.6 Million Visitors in …
WebOct 23, 2021 · Greece ’s tourism industry has bounced back from the pandemic with 8.6 million visitors in the first eight months of 2021. Credit: Greek Reporter/Alex Besant. The Bank of Greece announced on Friday that more than 8.6 million tourists visited Greece from January to August this year. The bank reported that this is a 79% jump from last year’s ...
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WebApr 22, 2024 · Nea Hellas: The Ship That Brought Thousands of Greeks to the US. Tasos Kokkinidis - April 22, 2024. The historic passenger ship Nea Hellas brought tens of thousands of Greeks to America, enabling them to fulfill their dreams of a better life. Between the years 1939 to 1955, this steamship was the main escape route by which...
Greece Passport is Eighth Most Powerful Globally
WebJul 22, 2022 · Greece has the eighth most powerful passport in the world, according to a new report, giving its citizens access to 185 countries. The ranking puts it on par with Australia, Canada, Malta, and the Czech Republic in the latest Henley Passport Index, a quarterly report that compares the visa-free access …
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WebApr 12, 2024 · Greece Lifts Minimum Wage by €50 to €830 Per Month. Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an increase of €50 ($53.9) a month to the country’s minimum wage for employees, lifting the amount to €830 from €780. The decision will take effect from April 1st and relieve workers “without affecting...
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