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431 results for Greece

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Making a stand

17 January 2019

Roadside kiosks are a fixture of everyday life in Greece – and a trusty source of gossip. But these charming outposts have a history that takes them beyond the fleeting concerns of the day.

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Making a case

13 August 2018

Greek grapes are finding fresh audiences at home and abroad. We head to Kefalonia to find out why the island is becoming the nation’s most promising spot for winemaking.

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Notes on a sandal

20 May 2015

In spite of turbulent economic times, new shoots of a Greek fashion revival are bringing fresh impetus into the nation’s creative industries and helping to preserve traditional techniques.

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After suffering an exodus of young talent in the decade following the debt crisis, Greece’s slowly improving economy is luring those expats home, armed with the education and determination to lead the country’s revival.

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Reportage: Captains of industry

8 December 2015

Despite the economic and refugee crises crashing onto Greece’s shores, there is one line of work keeping the country afloat. We drop anchor at the maritime school and naval academy educating those who will be serving the…

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Expo 75: Aegina

19 June 2014

Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.

Travel

Athens

So far, the 21st century has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Athens. It’s had its ups (hosting the Olympic Games in 2004) and downs (descending into chaos and economic collapse following the financial crisis of 2008).…

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Expo 04: Invader on the Horizon

17 May 2007

Since the 1970s, Mykonos has been on the list of summer destinations for the sun-seeking elite and gay party boys. Today it is smarter than ever, with new five-star hotels, a seasonal Nobu and berths for the grandest yachts…

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Clear water

18 May 2016

Our concept for a fleet of Greek cruise ships that would restore national pride.

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Headline act

17 January 2019

We visit a Greek newspaper staying healthy in an industry that many thought was dying. The cure? Better reporting, smarter stories and plenty of supplements.

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Piece by piece

21 September 2017

The Greek economy has been through a severe crisis but there are seeds of optimism at last. With strict monitoring to end next year, how robust will the country be by then?

C 2019

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Athens Greece

9 May 2019

Vouliagmeni is Athen’s wealthiest neighbourhood, where old-school rules. And now it has a revived hotel that’s set to pull in a jet-ski set.

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Classical revival

18 August 2015

Greece has recently been grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But while commentators indulge in unhelpful schadenfreude, we think it is high time to celebrate the things the country still does rather well.

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At the feet of gods

22 June 2017

Relaxed yet smart, Philopappou is a counterbalance to busy Athens life and attracts those seeking inspiration from its ethereal architecture.

Radio

The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 94: Greece, Hydra

24 July 2018

Monocle’s Daphne Karnezis guides us around the island that’s not only famous for its car ban but also for its fresh traditional Greek dishes.

Radio

The Foreign Desk - Explainer 230: Greece vs Turkey

26 August 2020

Andrew Mueller explains Greece and Turkey’s centuries-old geopolitical grudge match, stretching from the Ottoman Empire to the present day.

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