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Wildfires in Greece

Jul 25th, 2008 | By the Editor

When hot, dry conditions combine with high winds, a condition that is very common in Greece during the summer, the result may be a wildfire, both from natural causes and from arson. This kind of fires are difficult to control, can happen at any time, but usually the fire season many times coincides with the high tourism season. [fademore] In the recent years, wildfires destroyed some of the most beautiful forests in ...

Romanian holidaymakers prefer the more expensive Greek destinations

Jul 9th, 2008 | By the Editor

According to the romanian portal Adevarul, there is a new trend in the Romanians holidaymakers preferences, opting for the more expensive and more exclusive Greek islands like Zakynthos, Corfu, Crete and Rhodes.

The Greek big, fat wedding

By the Editor

Wedding guests gossip quietly among themselves throughout the ceremony, guns are used in place of rice, and it is customary for the bride to step on the groom's foot during the service in order to gain the upper hand in the marriage. Known for its symbolism and deep-rooted Orthodox tradition, one thing a Greek wedding is not - is small in scale, boring and lacking in extravagance. On many islands and ...