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Casinos in the North and the Gamble for Cyprus’s Future
Casinos in the occupied north of Cyprus are set to double, from thirty-two to sixty-four. Supporters call it growth, but critics warn of crime, dependency, and deeper division.
From Crisis to Comeback: Greece’s Recovery and the Cost of Living Pinch
Greece has gone from bailouts and brain drain to one of the eurozone’s fastest-growing economies. Yet while investment returns and more Greeks move back home, many families still struggle with low wages, high rents, and…
Mini but Mighty: Why Greece’s Supermarket Chains Are Going Small in 2025
Big-box stores still dominate Greece’s grocery market, but it’s the minimarkets, express shops, and local franchises that are reshaping daily life.
From the Paralia to the Office: How Greece Ended Up with Europe’s Longest Workdays
Greeks work more hours than anyone else in the EU, averaging nearly 40 a week. New laws now allow six-day weeks and even 13-hour days in some sectors, sparking debate over whether this is resilience…
Why Agia Napa Named an American Its Tourism Ambassador
After more than a hundred visits in forty years, Andrew Smith was welcomed into the Agia Napa family with an honor that reflects Cyprus’s deepest tradition: hospitality.
The Summer Hustle: How Greece’s Young Seasonal Workers Keep The Tourist Machine Running
Behind Greece’s record tourism season, young seasonal workers carry the workload. Long hours, low pay, and uncertain conditions define a summer economy few visitors see.
Ioannina: The Unexplored Gem of Epirus Region and the Lasting Legacy of the Late Mayor
Ioannina, the capital of the Epirus Region in Greece, has been a burgeoning hot spot for tourism in recent years, especially from Israel. Much of this can be credited to the late Mayor, Moses Elisaf,…
Smugglers And Tourism
A dark, stormy October night, near the West coast of the island of Zakynthos, on the Ionian Sea. A small cargo ship, a mere 450 tons of rusting, weather-beaten iron, is struggling against the fierce…
Traveling to Greece continues to Grow
Greek tourism continued to grow this year despite the country’s continued economic instability. Tourism reached a record high this summer. The economy ministry estimated that arrivals this year would exceed last year’s record of nearly…
Tourism Flourishing, Greeks Still Struggling
While tourism in Greece has already begun to exceed expectations for the summer of 2014, domestic tourism seems to be declining as a result of the ongoing economic crisis in Greece. This phenomenon can primarily…
Crete’s Incredible Hospitality and History
Two new videos promote the civilization, history, hospitality and merits of all Cretans have been created by the Region of Crete, to achieve the best possible joint tourism promotion of Crete through the campaign Incredible…
Vacation Destinations In The States
Picture this in your mind… You are sitting, no lounging (that’s a better term to use), with white sand in between your toes. To the right of you is your frappe, to your left your…
