Each year, the Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem leads the Holy Fire ceremony. He enters the Edicule, a small shrine within the Holy Sepulchre encasing Christ’s tomb, alone.
Bookings have been made from an impressive 112 countries, each contributing at least one reservation, and domestic tourism is also on the rise. Greek travelers booked 12.6% more stays compared to last year’s Easter, highlighting a robust rebound in internal demand.
Today and tomorrow are also expected to be the peak of the Easter outings. According to sources in the ferry market, bookings are running at about the same level as last year. From today until Good Friday, in fact, the occupancy rate on most routes for the Cyclades is 100%, while for the islands of the North Aegean, Crete and the Dodecanese it is about 60%.
A staggering one in four Greeks faces the risk of poverty, with children, women, and single-parent families most vulnerable, according to a revealing 2024 survey by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
“Any further resurgence in inflation or inflation expectations could delay or even halt the process of monetary policy normalization, worsening financial conditions and growth momentum,” Stournaras, who is governor of the Bank of Greece, said at the Greek central bank’s annual shareholders’ meeting.
The production company behind the film Either Or Productions had formally applied to the Ministry of Culture’s council, requesting permission to film on the Acropolis on April 10. The request specified that they would need access to the archaeological site for four consecutive days in total, to allow for setup and completion.
