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.

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.

Is the plastic the "home of the future"

A company manufactures homes from 18 tonnes of recycled waste plastics.
About Affresol, in Swansea, has developed a technology to build houses with low carbon plastics and metals.
The company, which is supported by the Welsh government has launched a series of environmentally friendly homes and four tonnes of portable buildings.
Economy Minister Yin Ieouan Jones said the "new sustainable process" had exciting possibilities for the construction and "green jobs."
The company argued that environmentally friendly homes, it could revolutionize the building industry. The company also manufactures portable building units consisting of four tons of recycled waste. The Affresol developed a new material called Thermo Poly Rock from recycled plastics and metals used in construction product.
The company claims that the patent low-energy cooling process, the plastic turns into a very strong building material.
The company estimates that the lives of these houses stand more than 60 years and said that the materials were recycled at the end of this period.

In Greece, the oldest house in Europe

Geophysical surveys on the hill head to Knossos revealed findings from the oldest farmhouse in Greece and perhaps in Europe, dating between 7000 and 6400 BC The important discovery was presented by the Director of the British School at Athens university professor and Ms. Catherine Morgan's annual open meeting of the School building of the Archaeological Society.

The discovery was made using high-tech radar and in cooperation with Dutch scientists in investigations conducted by May 2009 for mapping and visualization of archaeological and geological sediments in the area of Knossos.

Source: www.kathimerini.gr

"Gourmet Traveller" is tribute to Greece

Tribute in Greece is the March issue of the Australian magazine "Gourmet Traveller".
The super colorful tribute of the magazine, is a hymn for Greece and its landmarks, including Greek recipes, suggestions for holidays and presents luxurious hotels in the tourist paradise of the country.
In a multiple-page issue, including famous expatriates in Australia, recording their experiences in Greece and offer readers taste, but also cultural, experience themselves singled out by traveling back home.

Publication from the Chinese newspaper Global Times for the Carnival of Patras!

The Carnival season is in full swing throughout Greece, with revelries lasting to February 14, the eve of the Clean Monday holiday that marks the beginning of the 40-day Great Lent leading to Orthodox Easter. On Sunday the 14th the Carnival culminates with the grand parade of floats, culminating in the traditional burning of King Carnival which is accompanied by fireworks displays.

Carnival merry-making has gradually spread throughout the country, with cities, towns and villages organizing their own events and float parades reflecting local traditions.

The western port city of Patras, home of Greece's first and longest-running Carnival, has also pulled out all stops this year with a bevy of events that will also culminate in the theme float parade on Sunday.

Already the city of Patras gave a small taste of what is to come on Sunday, during the Children's Carnival parade, which was held on Monday. Fun, enthusiasm, creativity and spontaneity were once again the main characteristics of Children's parade, which left the visitors with the most promising impressions for the Patras Carnival future. The children's floats, like the scientist's air bicycle, the little carnival boy, the icebergs, the recycling drums, the smoke factory and the bath tab, attracted the attention and gave joy both to children and grown ups.

Source: http://life.globaltimes.cn/life/2010-02/505086.html

"Philoxenia" International Fair of Thessaloniki

All the forms of tourism every year “meeting” in Thessaloniki Greece witch is organized the International Tourism Exhibition called «Philoxenia».

An exhibition that will put even more professional basis the meetings of hoteliers and other tourism operators in the hotel business equipment and support services.

The Philoxenia exhibitors will benefit from the presence of thousands of tourism professionals who visit every year the top tourist fairs, which takes place without interruption since 1985 in Thessaloniki.

Indeed this year «Philoxenia» closed 25 years thanks to the measures of internationalization of this year's report, it will be able to view not only in Greek but overall the Balkan market, as they will be both increased international participation among exhibitors and trade visitors from neighboring countries.

Source: http://www.helexpo.gr

Loft in Athens

Another way to live in a lovely place is in a loft. The Fashion of Loft, seems to come in Greece. The Minimal aesthetic, combined with the industrial design and huge single rooms without partitions, where there is use of metal and wood.

The old industrial sites and factories have started to become integrated arrays loft and sometimes parts of Athens, which seemed deserted now, is acquired with color and life.

We have seen that from time to time in different U.S. films and we envy, now it is time to “live” in Athens. The loft promises freedom of movement, with open bedroom in loft, with kitchen, living room and other rooms are on the main floor.

Easyjet Announce 15 New Routes Across Europe

Easyjet have announced new destinations and services to add to its european routes. Eight of the 15 new routes will run from UK airports, mainly to winter sun destinations.

The low cost carrier is to serve Paphos and Sharm el Sheikh from Luton; Fuerteventura from Liverpool and Stansted; Lanzarote from Liverpool; Lyon from Edinburgh, Hamburg and Porto from Gatwick.

Other services added to the network for winter 2009-10 include six routes from Rome and one from Madrid.Fares from the UK start at £27.99 one-way on the three flights a week between Edinburgh and Lyon and rise to £75.99 one-way from Luton to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh which will be also be served three times a week.

The new flights start between November 2 (Liverpool-Fuerteventura) and February 2, 2010 (Gatwick-Hamburg) with the majority starting in early November.
Chief executive Andy Harrison said: “Times are tough for consumers so we are proud to offer great year-round holiday destinations for incredibly low prices.”

Source Travel Mole

Real Estate crisis or maybe not....

It seems that when someone panics it becomes a domino effect and everyone panics. The stock market is taking a plunge, interest rates are or will follow, and Real Estate is seeing a part of this effect. But, what are the experts saying? For those who bailed out on the stock market the answer is quite clear, they should have stayed. This is not the worse; in 1987 the Dow Jones fell an astonishing 22.6% in one day! So we are doing fine and stocks will go up, and for those who can buy, now is the time to do it. We all need to think positive. In real estate the same advice applies. Properties are a long term sure investment, though statistics state that property in Greece has not been affected there are stillbargains. Apartments and villas; don’t forget it’s an investment that won’t steer you wrong. Greece is the perfect place to own a vacation home The weather is almost always nice and as for sight seeing and things to do, well that never runs out. Some of the most beautiful islands in the world are located here in Greece, with buying opportunities for all budgets.
Now that winter period is on it’s a perfect opportunity to visit the fantastic ski slopes with their magnificent chalets, or to go sightseeing to one of the many archeological sites that Greece has. We are sure that an experience such as this will be a deciding factor for buying that vacation home you’ve always wanted.