Sometimes the best way to get a good fare to Greece is to find a cheap flight to anywhere on sale in Europe - and then take a short flight from there to Athens.

The current Aegean Airlines sale fits in perfectly with this strategy, with very low rates from Euro 49 each way to and from a number of European cities, including Madrid, Rome, and Frankfurt. And you have the option of landing in either Athens or Thessaloniki from many destinations.

The Special Olympics 2011 in Athens Greece ended tonight with a beautiful closing ceremony with tens of thousands of spectators in attendance. Nearly 7000 athletes from over 180 countries participated during the Games, giving many new visitors a chance to experience Greece, the homeland of the Olympic Games which inspired the Special Olympics. The Special Olympic's flag was ceremoniously handed over to representatives of the Special Olympics Committee of South Korea, where the next Games will be held in 2013.

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Pictures from the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics 2011 in Athens Greece

Wondering what is really happening around Syntagma Square? Select "Parliament Cam" from the drop-down list... or just gaze at the delightful view of the Acropolis.

Syntagma Square Webcam

With the passage of new austerity measures calling for cuts in spending and tax hikes, officials have been teargassing protestors in Syntagma Square while strikes slow down travel throughout Greece.

If you are in Athens right now, avoiding the downtown areas especially around Syntagma Square is a wise idea for the time being. Protests are occuring in other major towns and cities throughout Greece. It might be an excellent moment to visit the Greek islands - when the ferries are running.

CNN: Greeks pass critical budget cuts despite protests