Category: News

Highly respected Banker Lukas Papadimos is Greece’s new PM

By Andy Dabilis, Emmanouela Seiradaki Lucas Papademos, a former European Central Bank Vice-President and an MIT-educated academician who also headed the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston, has been named the interim Prime Minister of Greece, replacing George Papandreou, and charged with the unenviable task of  keeping an international lifeline of loans coming and overseeing the […]

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EU agrees 50% haircut of the Greek debt

Eurozone leaders and bankers at dawn Thursday reached agreement for a 50 percent haircut of the Greek debt after marathon negotiations in Brussels that lasted throughout the night. The agreement will shave off approximately 100 billion euros from the Greek debt. Greek prime minister George Papandreou told a press conference afterwards that “we achieved our […]

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Greek government plans to impose a property tax

Greek government plans to impose a property tax Greece was one of a few European countries  earlier where there was no property tax. It made a property purchase in Greece more attractive as for foreigners and for greek people. Greek government tries to raise additional financial recourses by imposing new taxes in all economic spheres […]

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Traditional greek cuisine

Traditional greek cuisine and what to order in greek taverns Many people have heard about delicious greek cuisine, but, perhaps, only a few people can mention some of the national greek dishes besides mousaka. Every time I was in Greece and had meals in taverns I tried to enjoy so praised greek cuisine, but failed.  [...] Read More

Greek government has simplified the procedure of buying property in Greece

Greek government has simplified the procedure of buying property in Greece Permissions  from the Ministry of Defense for non European citizens in most of the border areas are cancelled A long-awaited event has been voted for in Greece for all the participants of property market. This new law is in effect from the 1st of […]

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Holidays with kids in Halkidiki, Greece

Holidays with kids in Halkidiki, Greece Entertainment for kids in Halkidiki Halkidiki is one of the most popular holiday’s destinations for families with kids. There are many interesting places for children’s entertainment besides clear sea and beautiful sandy beaches which will be of great interest for young tourists in Halkidiki. Zoo in Thessaloniki Zoo is […]

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Crisis in Greece – is it time to invest in Greek properties?

Crisis in Greece – is it time to invest in Greek properties? Greek economic situation All mass media have been discussing the theme of economy crisis in Greece not the first year  and say about possible bankruptcy notice of the country. Indeed strikes have become an integral part of life of Greek people.  Almost all […]

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Easter “exodus” peaks

Easter ‘exodus’ peaks The holidaymakers’ ‘exodus’ from the urban centers for the Easter holiday peaked on Thursday and Friday. Traffic police throughout the country are on standby, while extra measures have been taken to facilitate excursionists. The Easter exodus is expected to be bigger than last year, despite the economic crisis, spurred by weather forecasts […]

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Oldest Christian Church in Thessaloniki

Among the highlights of the newly discovered church was the mosaic floor uncovered when structures of the later basilica were removed. This was showed a white field with a clematis theme, dominated by a phoenix with a halo and 13 rays in the centre. On either side are a number of birds, of which seven […]

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Booking of apartments Dionisos in Paralia Dionisiou Beach for 2011 season

Dionisiou Real Estate owns 4 buildings of apartments in Halkidiki in Paralia Dionisiou Beach. The reservations for apartments in Dionisos 4 have began from the beginning of 2011. There are studios for 2 persons and apartments for 3 and 4 persons in Dionisos 4. All apartments in Dionisos 4 are with air-condition, satellite TV, direct-dial […]

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