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Tourism Boosts Revenues at Greek Museums, SitesGreek museums and sites generated approximately 100 million euros in revenue in 2017, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data, exceeding initial estimates at 95 million euros.More specifically, in the January-October 2017 period, cultural sites and museums across Greece saw a 16.5 percent rise in the number of visitors and a 20.9 percent increase in gains compared to the same period in 2016. At the same time, archaeological sites recorded an 18.4 percent rise in both revenue and visitors.The most visited museums are those at Delphi reporting a 28.4 percent rise, the National Archaeological Museum at 25.8 percent, Ancient Olympia at 18.2 percent, the Acropolis Museum at 14.1 percent, while the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth marked a 26.2 percent increase, followed by Epidaurus at 25.4 percent, Delphi at 17.6 percent and Mycenae at 16 percent.
Greek police say goodbye to K-9 member named “Satan” in emotional tweetIn an emotional post on twitter, the Greek police force bid their K-9 patrol dog named “Satan” farewell. The Belgian shepherd passed away from old age last Tuesday.In the tweet, which included photographs of the dog, the police force said “goodbye” and a big “thank you” to the famous member of the K-9 team, who for many years gave his best to fight crime on a daily.
More than 1,000 driving bans given to childrenMore than 1,000 driving bans were issued in 2017 to children not legally old enough to be behind the wheel.
QuoteTourism Boosts Revenues at Greek Museums, SitesGreek museums and sites generated approximately 100 million euros in revenue in 2017, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data, exceeding initial estimates at 95 million euros.More specifically, in the January-October 2017 period, cultural sites and museums across Greece saw a 16.5 percent rise in the number of visitors and a 20.9 percent increase in gains compared to the same period in 2016. At the same time, archaeological sites recorded an 18.4 percent rise in both revenue and visitors.The most visited museums are those at Delphi reporting a 28.4 percent rise, the National Archaeological Museum at 25.8 percent, Ancient Olympia at 18.2 percent, the Acropolis Museum at 14.1 percent, while the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth marked a 26.2 percent increase, followed by Epidaurus at 25.4 percent, Delphi at 17.6 percent and Mycenae at 16 percent.https://news.gtp.gr/2018/02/14/tourism-boosts-revenues-greek-museums-sites/
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Northern lights over UK: How to see the Aurora Borealis tonightThe spectacular glow of the Northern Lights could brighten parts of the UK’s skies on Thursday night and early Friday morning. An increase in solar winds triggered by a solar flare on the sun means people in northern parts of Scotland may be able to see the show.Although clear skies are predicted across parts of Britain, it is recommended star gazers check local weather forecasts before heading out to try and watch any display.
Long slide in Greek property prices bottoming as recovery sets inATHENS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A protracted downturn in Greece's residential property market slowed markedly in the final quarter of 2017, central bank data showed on Thursday, with prices beginning to respond to a recovering economy.
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