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Religious Tourism Booms in Greece: The Island of Patmos

  Religious tourism is a growing slice of the touristic industry. It’s a kind of tourism that can either strengthen personal faith or help discover new cultures and traditions. Religious tourism creates awareness of the importance of preservation of holy...

Hidden Crypts Discovered at Famous Monastery of St. John on Patmos Island

The complex that houses the grotto where tradition says Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation and his Gospel, on the eastern Aegean island of Patmos, has revealed hidden crypts, windows and doors during recent restoration work, according to...

Business Owner Beats Up Tax Inspectors on Greek Island

A business owner who owns several bars and restaurants on Patmos beat up a tax inspector who visited the island to conduct audits as part of an effort to curb tax evasion in tourist areas. According to witnesses who spoke...

Greek Families Cannot Afford Vacationing in Greece

Rising prices and the increase of foreign visitors, along with the rising cost of living, are making vacations in Greece unaffordable for Greeks, according to a report at Greece's daily Kathimerini. Heavy taxes, higher security contributions, price raises in goods and...

Patmos and Arki Gain Water Autonomy with Desalination Units

The islands of Patmos and Arki in the eastern Aegean have achieved water autonomy with the creation of desalination units, ending their longtime dependency on water tankers. The units were acquired in 2012 but then the plan was abandoned. Work...

Locals Revive Old Religious Tradition on Greek Island of Patmos

August 15 in almost here and Greeks are preparing for all the customs and traditions that will take place in celebration of Panagia, the Virgin Mary. On the Greek island of Patmos locals are preparing for the revival of...

A Creative Art Holiday in Greece

  Art has been a prevalent source of expression in Greece since as early as 500 BC, when Greek artists were first to paint the human form in 3-dimensions. An art holiday in Greece is the perfect way to come to...

Google 3D Navigation in Patmos Monastery

Anyone can now admire the beauty and treasures of the Patmos Monastery with just one click! Google users can now experience a very important accomplishment. Specials have mapped the Monastery of Apocalypse in digital format, making it possible for anyone across the globe to access and...

Small Greek Island and Residents Not Recognized for Financial Gain

A Greek family that has been living alone on a small Aegean island called Levitha since 1820 is not being acknowledged by the state which will not recognize their or the island’s existence, in order to serve financial interests...

Bono Visits Mykonos and Patmos

U2 frontman Bono is one of the many celebrities who chose the beautiful Greek islands for their vacation. The U2 singer, along with his wife Ali Hewson, chose the islands of Mykonos and Patmos to spend their summer holidays. After visiting...