Administrative regions of Greece

Greek authorities are on high alert due to high winds blowing Saturday across the country. In the prefecture of Laconia in the Peloponnese, firefighters have managed to contain most of the fire front but are still operating to extinguish smaller spots around the region. 130 firefighters and 51 vehicles started their operations at the break of dawn.

The Athens Festival has called off a Carmen production due to open in the last week of July. A website announcement says:

The Greek National Opera, due to the current situation, announces the postponement of the production of “Carmen” which was scheduled to be performed for the 26,28,30,31 July at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

Greece is a small country, tottering on the path of bankruptcy, but with wealth beyond imagination and a treasure trove of exquisite regional products.

Some 100 youths and young adults were setting fire to trash bins and throwing objects at nearby riot police in central Athens, adjacent to the Athens Polytechnic, early Monday morning — a scene repeated countless of times in the past by self-styled anarchists and anti-state activists taking to the streets.

The “pro-Yes” vote supporters were amassing in front of Parliament in central Athens’ Syntagma Square on Tuesday afternoon (17.30 GMT), a day after the “no” supporters rallied in the same place.

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Greek Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis said on Monday that means of transport in Athens will be free from June 29 to July 6.

The decision will be announced later on Monday to facilitate citizens and will concern the metro, buses, trains and the electric trains but not the suburban train.

Energy Minister Panayiotis Lafazanis has instructed the Greek Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration (IGME) to carry out a series of tests at the recycling center in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, which was recently destroyed by a fire.

Activists Atenistas, a group of volunteers aiming at beautifying Athens, placed signs through the historic center of Athens to make it easier for residents and travelers to find their way around.

Opposite to what we knew, it is not necessary for people to save money in order to realize their life’s dream trip.

According to website “therichest.com” the issue is being correctly informed and looking for deals.

The website states that many deals can be found for both home-bound and tickets to foreign destinations, while the same applies to lunch.

After Kate Hudson’s visit to Skiathos last week, Katy Perry was the next big name to hit Mykonos and Santorini… She uploaded snap shots on Instagram to the world what paradise looks like.