Greece is the fourth most popular destination in Europe

Greece is the fourth most popular tourist destination in the EU in 2010, according to EU Eurobarometer poll was published. First popular tourist destination in the EU is Spain followed by Italy and France. When asked, "Where you intend to go on holiday in 2010, 8.3% replied in Spain, Italy 6.1%, 5.8% in France and 3.9% in Greece. According to the survey, in 2010 76% of Greeks intend to make tourism in Greece, while only 2% plan to visit Italy and Germany. The criteria for the choice of tourist destination for Greeks are the local environment and beauty (37% versus 32% for Europeans), cultural heritage (26% versus 25% for Europeans) and entertainment (19% versus 16% for Europeans). The majority of Greeks organize their own holidays and trips (79%), compared with 58% of Europeans. In travel agencies addressed only 9% of Greeks to organize their holidays, compared with 23% of Europeans. Finally, according to the survey, travel is more popular among Norwegians (84%), the Finns (83%) in the Netherlands (79%) and Irish (78%).

Serbian “vote” Greece, for the summer

Approximately a 50% of Serbian tourists will be tourists on a Greek resort this year, according to a survey of the Serbian Union of Tourist Agencies (YUTA).
As stated in the publications of the newspapers "Blits", "Press" and "Couriers" in Belgrade, Greece is the leading tourist destination for this year in Serbia, followed by Spain with 18% and Turkey 12%.
Meanwhile, comprehensive tribute to Thesprotia hosted the Sunday edition of the "Blits", entitled: "By meeting new Greek landscapes.
The publication was given detailed information on tourist destinations in the prefecture of Thesprotia, attractions and natural beauties, rich accompaniment of photographic material.

Miro in Mallorca, in the center of Hellenic Cosmos

Works one of the greatest artists of history and pioneers of the hyper-realism, hosts the Greek World. O Miro in Mallorca, the mature period of the engraving is a great artistic event that takes place at the Cultural Center Hellenic Cosmos.
The opening of Miro, the exclusive sponsor of which is the group Alapis, held on 22 February by the Minister of Culture and attended by dozens of prominent business, political and cultural world. The president of the Greek World, Dimitris Efraimoglou, opened the exhibition, which runs until May 30, 2010.
H report contains very important works created by the great artist in his workshop at Mallorca, all new emerging in Athens: original oils and prints of the mature period, showing the vibrant and valuable legacy in modern art. All material from the Foundation Pilar i Joan Miro Mallorca.
More specifically, the report includes: Selected-oil period 1976-1981. Original prints
Els gossos (Dogs). Series Fundació Palma (Palma Foundation). Gens de la mer (Sea People). Photos.

Rugby match in Patras

A Rugby Match, had the opportunity to attend the Patras fans, for the first time in Patra, that the last Saturday was held a match between the men's national teams of Greece and Finland. The race was held in Patras Stadium and indeed there were many who rushed to see the sport that is becoming more recognizable in Greece. The interests of national Greece managed to impose a 31-10 (22-10 half) of Finland, the first match for the Nations Cup of FIRA, FIFA World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. Finally it is worth mentioning that the Greek national team coach, is the Olivier Magne.

White House on Obama-Papandreou meeting

The White House released a statement on Saturday announcing a March 9 meeting here between US President Barack Obama and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.

The White House also referred to Greece as the "birthplace of democracy" and its standing as a US ally in joint efforts aimed at stability and prosperity in the latter's region and throughout the world, as well as to deep historical and cultural bonds between the two countries.

Source:www.express.gr

Art exhibitions on the ancient olive trees on Crete

An exhibition of works of art from Greek and foreign artists to the ancient olive trees on Crete, which will tour in Crete, Attica in order to travel in Europe, preparing the Network of Cultural Associations. In this report, the artists will be invited to give their own message through art, to protect the environment, in particular for the preservation of ancient olive trees on Crete threatened and which are a benchmark in the history and culture of our island "witnessing" one, so far, well-preserved environment needs to be maintained unchanged.

Already the Prefecture of Heraklion Gouves and responding positively to placing a specially designed area in the International Exhibition Center of Crete, and proposals submitted and other Prefectures of the island. In parallel, the World Council of Cretans has expressed its support of this effort.

Title of the report scheduled to be "ancient olive groves of Crete, over time, meaning the past and the future tense. Already have expressed their interest in participating in projects in the exhibition of Greek and foreign artists.

Source: www.express.gr

The investment guru Mark Mobius was in Athens?

Opportunities in Greece looking for one of the best-known professional investors in the world. The Mark Mobius seems to fathom the Greek market, having as revealed through his blog in recent days found in Athens, where he met the Greek governments business.
Opportunities despite challenges "is the title of the article published on his blog the investor of 34 billion dollars. As revealed recently had the opportunity to meet in Athens with the administrations in which firms invested for the first time many years ago.
"We began to buy shares listed on the Athens when Greece still considered an emerging market. Since then, entered the European Union in 1981, adopted the euro in 2001 and hosted the Olympic Games in August 2004, "he writes.