Carnival season is already in full swing across Greece and will culminate this weekend as major parades and celebrations will take place in Rethymno, Komotini, Athens, Iraklio and of course, Patras. The Great Sunday parade in Patras will take place on March 1, preceded by the Night parade (Saturday). For more info on the Patras Carnival click here.
Related: Young man revives Greek carnival in Turkey.
Related: Carnival controversy over "irreverent" float ...via afp
In other news:
Hey, what about a bailout for us? Greek strikers demand billions, like banks. via euronews (video)
New airport for Crete! Scheduled to open in 2014 in Kastelli, on the large island of Crete, is scheduled to open in 2014. Thirty major projects with a total budget of 500 million euros are currently slated for Crete. ...via ana
Diaspora Voting: A bill giving voting rights to about 400,000 Greeks abroad is in doubt....via athensplus
posted on Thursday, February 26