Ochi Day in Greece – the story behind the word and the programme in Kavala for 28 October 2026
What happens on 28 October in Greece, why the day is called “Ochi” and how Kavala marks the anniversary in 2026 – full programme with times.
What happens on 28 October in Greece, why the day is called “Ochi” and how Kavala marks the anniversary in 2026 – full programme with times.
If you happen to be around Kavala at the beginning of November, there is one stop that is well worth making – the Tsipouro Festival in Nea Peramos. On Sunday, 1 November 2026, the town’s seafront promenade will once again fill up with people, music and, of course, the smell of freshly grilled sardines. (A
Greece is probably the most popular road-trip destination for Bulgarians. Thessaloniki, Halkidiki or Kavala are all a short drive away, the motorways are good, and the sea is waiting. Over the past year, though, Greece’s traffic code has changed significantly, and the fines are no longer symbolic. One distracted moment with your phone in hand
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If you’re planning to drive to Greece – wherever you’re setting off from – it’s worth knowing that the car first-aid kit is about to change significantly. From 1 January 2027 a new requirement for the contents of the kit comes into force, and it is far more detailed and stricter than the current one.
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Some cities are simply visited, and some are experienced. Kavala belongs to the latter. Rising in a natural amphitheater over the hills of Eastern Macedonia, overlooking the blue waters of the Aegean and a harbor filled with yachts and fishing boats, the city is often called Greece’s “Little Monaco” — for its elegant silhouette, but
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Update: the event took place on 26 and 27 September 2026. We are keeping the information here for those planning the next edition. For the seventh year in a row, breweries in Greece open their doors to everyone who wants to visit them, look around and taste different kinds of beer. The initiative belongs to
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This autumn will see the 32nd edition of KAVALAEXPO – the largest trade exhibition in East Macedonia and Thrace (Kavala region). It will take place from 2 to 5 October 2026 in Nea Karvali, Kavala, creating new local and international business contacts. Focus on Tourism and the Food Industry This year the focus will be
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A new decision by the Council of Ministers today, September 9, 2026, will speed up the construction of the remaining sections of the Struma motorway. Through its new decision, the Council of Ministers will ensure a constructive dialogue with non-governmental organizations for the smooth implementation of the project, in line with all environmental aspects of
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A star has passed away, a legend of Greek music! Another popular Greek performer has begun his heavenly journey. The cause of death was a heart attack, reports the Greek publication “Proto Thema”. The signal to Greece’s National Emergency Center (EKAB) was sent from a private internal medicine clinic in the Athens district of Kolonaki,
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