Archive for January, 2008
Greek Microsoft Centre inaugurated
The Prime Minister of Greece, the Finance Minister and Bill Gates inaugurated the Microsoft Innovation Centre in Athens. Karamanlis said in his speech that “a society develops and progresses to the degree that it gives its members the opportunity, the tools and the liberty to open up ::More
Posted in Greece by Greece Travel Blog
Annual Patras Carnival
The theme of Patras Carnival this year is the History of Communication. In the opening night there was a laser show and fireworks. Six weeks of flamboyant festivity follow. The traditional parade of hand-crafted floats and the burning of the Carnival King will be on March 9. The Carnival ::More
Posted in Events in Greece, Greece by Greece Travel Blog
The International Tourism Fair and Greece
Greece participates in the Vienna International Tourism Fair, opening on Thursday until Sunday and expecting more than 150,000 visitors. A series of activities are scheduled at the Greek stall, including music concerts, wine tasting and display of Greek cuisine. Greece is the most popular holiday ::More
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China discovers modern Greece
The first book on modern Greece ever published in China was presented in Beijing on Friday. The 428-pages book was written by the assistant professor and researcher at the Institute of European Studies Song Xiaomin. Published by China’s most prestigious and influential think tank, the ::More
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Construction of Naxos dam begins
 The Agricultural Development and Foods Ministry decided to start the construction of Tsikalario dam on Naxos and the region’s irrigation network. This is a 25 million euros project. Through Tsikalario dam water will be supplied to nearly 1,200 acres in Naxos and the islands of Schinousa, ::More
