02/09/16

[Maik]

For the first time ever Greece has beaten The Netherlands, as it came from behind to win Thursday’s friendly game at Eindhoven with a 2-1 score.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/211689/article/ekathimerini/sports/greece-stuns-the-netherlands-in-eindhoven

 

[Maik]

Firefighters were on Friday still trying to contain a fire that broke out near the village of Lagadakia, on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, on Thursday.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/211698/article/ekathimerini/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-on-zakynthos

[Maik]

Greek residences among cheapest in Europe

The steep drop in prices has made the Greek property market much more accessible to domestic and foreign buyers compared to 2008, and prices are continuing to decrease, having already fallen below those in Spain. Russia is the cheapest country, according to the survey, and Britain the most expensive.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/211682/article/ekathimerini/business/greek-residences-among-cheapest-in-europe

[Maik]

Greece confirms rise in UK visitors

Greece saw a 13% jump in the number of UK visitors in the first six months of this year.

Travel receipts from the UK market during the same period were up by about 2%.

http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2023587


Edits: date corrected