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  Eleftherios Venizelos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Venizelos became leader of the opposition, and when matters came to a head, led an armed insurgency, which eventually forced the prince to leave the island.
Venizelos moved to Athens and through the elections of August 8, 1910, he and his team were elected members of the Parliament.
The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Spata, near Athens, Greece is named after him, and he is depicted on the Greek €0.50 coin.
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 Eleftherios Venizelos -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Eleftherios Venizelos ((Click link for more info and facts about Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος) Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος) (August 23, 1864 - March 18, 1936) was probably the most significant politician of modern (A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil) Greece.
Venizelos' party again won the elections and formed a (The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit) government.
Though Venizelos promised to remain neutral, (A republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe) Bulgaria's attack on (A historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia; Serbs settled the region in the 6th and 7th centuries) Serbia, with which Greece had an alliance treaty, obliged him to abandon that policy.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/E/El/Eleftherios_Venizelos.htm   (878 words)

  
 Eleftherios Venizelos Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, (IATA: ATH, ICAO: LGAV) which began operation in March 2001, serves the city of Athens in Greece.
It is considered one of the most expensive airports in Europe since its cantinas and cafes have to pay a very high rent.
A rail station immediately adjacent to the airport terminal (and accessible by an elevated walkway) was completed in time for the 2004 Olympics.
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 Eleftherios Venizelos
Born in Crete, he studied law at the University of Athens, then returned to Crete where he was elected to the local Assembly for the Liberal Party.
It was the first conflict between Venizelos and Constantine who became a king after his father's assassination in 1913.
Now, Venizelos promised to keep the neutrality, but Bulgaria's attack to Serbia, with which there was an alliance treaty, obliged him not to stay neutral.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/e/el/eleftherios_venizelos.html   (803 words)

  
 Athens - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Greek entry into the European Union in 1981 brought new investment to the city along with problems of congestion and air pollution.Throughout the 1990s a series of measures were taken succesfully to combat pollution.
Athens is served by the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport at Spata east of the city, about a 40-minute taxi ride from the city centre.
There is also an express line connecting the airport to the metro system and 2 express lines connecting the airport to Pireus port and the city centre.
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 Athens International Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" is the first Greek airport with an environmental department that has been certified since December 2000 according to the international environmental standard EN ISO 14001 for environmental management and services.
In the competitive airport size category from 5 to 15 million passengers per annum, "Eleftherios Venizelos" holds the 1st ranking position in Europe in "Overall Passenger Satisfaction", for the second consecutive year, and the 2nd in the world, for the year 2003.
Athens International Airport was honoured with the title of "European Airport of the Year 2004", within the framework of the annual Institute of Transport Management (ITM) Awards, for its innovative entrepreneurial scheme and the airport's successful operation and achievements.
www.aia.gr /EN/business/airport_presentation/airport_profile.shtm   (1808 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
An IATA airport code, known by the IATA as an IATA location identifier or, simply, a location identifier [1], is a three-letter alphabetic code designating many airports around the world.
The ICAO airport code is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world.
Eleftherios Venizelos Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος) (August 23, 1864 - March 18, 1936) was probably the most significant politician of modern Greece.
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 EMBASSY OF GREECE: PRESS OFFICE - News Flash   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Simitis added that the airport's initial capacity for aircraft and passengers would be equal to that currently of the existing international airport at Hellenikon, and by the summer capacity would increase by another two-thirds.
As for the airport's safety, the premier said the radio-navigation assistance equipment had been tried, while the ground facilities guaranteed the safe facilitation of passengers and aircraft and the relevant state agencies had stated they were ready to relocate to the new airport.
Simitis also said that access to the airport would also be "satisfactory", presenting to the 300-member House a study by Athens Polytechnic University professor Frantzeskakis according to which the 'commuting balance' would be equal to that at the present international airport.
www.greekembassy.org /press/newsflash/2001/February/nflash0217.html   (325 words)

  
 Confusion at Athens airport after 141 flights are canceled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Hundreds of angry, stressed passengers battled monster delays at the Eleftherios Venizelos international airport Saturday after a snow storm blocked runways and led to the cancelation of at least 141 flights.
Although the airport was reopened to traffic Friday evening, few aircraft were able to take off or land because taxi-ways and parking aprons were still deeply covered with snow.
Airport spokesman Spyros Stephanou said the main runway was cleared Friday afternoon, since when flights gradually have been restored "with delays of about five hours." In the 20 or so hours since the runway was opened, only 30 flights departed and 18 arrived, while 141 flights were canceled, the spokesman said.
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 Athens International Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Eleftherios Venizelos, from it's construction has been outfitted with the latest technological advances, in accordance to the American Disability Standards Act, so that all airport users have a safe and pleasurable stay, thus allowing airlines the opportunity to provide services towards those in special need.
Since airport opening all relevant departments are working closely, not only with business partners/ concessionaires, but with entire airport community, for achieving a smoke-free and pleasant environment, according to the standards practiced at different Airports all over the world.
Airport users, who want to submit their feedback are encouraged to fill in the form and hand it over at one of the information desks or mail it to the address indicated on the envelope.
www.aia.gr /EN/tools/faq/body.shtm   (1769 words)

  
 AIN Online November 2002: Olympics a boon for Greek bizav?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Marathonas Airport shut down and the aircraft it served were transferred to Hellinikon International Airport.
Ioannis Haralambakis, Thessaloniki International Airport senior director, pointed out that helicopters now use the installations in Pahi at Megara city, where military helicopter activities are also based, while the remaining aircraft are hosted by Tattoi and Tanagra airports; the latter is also home base for the defense company Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI).
It will have to be an international entry and exit point, since an existing international airport may not alone be able to handle the increasing business aircraft traffic due to limited ground infrastructure and fixed slot allocations.
www.ainonline.com /issues/11_02/11_02_olympicsaboonpg58.html   (1538 words)

  
 Athens, Santorini & Mykonos - International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, Spata.
Athens, Santorini and Mykonos - International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, Spata.
For most people the journey to the city or the island will mean a flight to Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata which opened to commercial flights on 29th March 2001.
Eleftherios Venizelos has 163 check-in counters, 24 boarding bridges, 11 baggage claim belts, a huge new shopping centre and is predicted to handle 16 million passengers per year.
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 International Airport El. Venizelos, Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens 2004 Olympic Games Accommodation - Residences, ...
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 Measures for El. Venizelos int'l airport in view of Olympic Games unveiled :: Embassy of Greece - The Hague Netherlands ...
Airport authorities said they expected to carry out 789 aircraft movements a day on August 12-14 and up to 796 aircraft movements on August 30, with a throughput of 70,000-78,000 passengers.
A total of 20,600 airplanes were due to land at the Eleftherios Venizelos airport in August, compared with the current monthly average of 17,000.
The airport is working closely with Games organisers ATHOC and the organising bodies of previous Olympics in a bid to cope with the extra traffic expected in August and has arranged for the general director of Sydney airport to be in Athens during that time.
www.greekembassy.nl /press/article3677.html   (1057 words)

  
 the NewGreece network - International Airport
The new Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" is now scheduled for opening during the late spring of 2001.
The airport is many years in the making and the early planning stages date as far back as the late 1970's.
Designed for the 21st Century, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport will initially be connected to the national road network via a new 6-lane motorway link, scheduled for opening at the same time as the airport, and it is hoped that the new Athens/Imittos peripheral motorway link will open during 2002.
www.newgreece.8m.com /airport.htm   (286 words)

  
 Athens Airport Information
If you are stuck in the Athens airport because of a delay or a missed flight or because it is easier to hang out in the airport than do anything else you will be happy to know that the food at the airport concessions is great and there are plenty of choices.
The Airport's Sofitel Hotel, is classified as a four star international standards and lies within walking distance from the Main Terminal Building.
It is a short ride from the airport and if you are traveling with kids it is a surefire way to keep them happy and interested in what would normally be wasted time.
www.athensguide.com /airport.html   (2902 words)

  
 Getting around Athens Greece - bus schedules, train, airport shuttle, ferry schedules   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
As well as Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is well linked to other parts of Greece by road, rail and ferry.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport serves the Greek capital with both international and domestic flights.
Athens International Airport is served on a daily basis by four express bus lines.
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 EMBASSY OF GREECE: PRESS OFFICE - News Flash   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Just little more than a year after its opening, Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has been ranked by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) among the top airports in the world, and holds the distinction of holding second place in Europe and third place in the world with respect to passenger satisfaction.
During its first year of operation, the Athens International Airport placed first among European airports in such categories as "facility of orientation within the airport facilities/Signs", "facility of transfer to other flights", "Catering facilities", "Comfortable waiting/loading areas", and "facility in parking", "cleanliness of buildings of airport complex", "passport checks", and "rest-room facilities".
The IATA survey reflects the Eleftherios Venizelos airport's steady course to establishing itself as one of the best and most competitive airports in the world, according to industry sources.
www.greekembassy.org /press/newsflash/2002/June/nflash0626.html   (249 words)

  
 BUG - Backpackers Guide to budget travel in Athens, Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Athens new Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (tel 01 0 3530000; website www.aia.gr) is 33km southeast of the city centre.
International buses to Albania, Bulgaria and Turkey operated by OSE depart from the Peloponnese train station.
Ferries to the Ionian islands and Italy depart from Patras on the Peloponnese and Igoumenitsa in northern Greece.
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 Eleftherios Venizelos Airport -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which began operation in March 2001, serves the city of (The capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)) Athens in (A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil) Greece.
It is located between the towns of (Click link for more info and facts about Markopoulo) Markopoulo, (Click link for more info and facts about Koropi) Koropi, (Click link for more info and facts about Spata) Spata and Loutsa, about 20 km east of Athens city centre (30 km by road, due to intervening hills).
It is named after (Click link for more info and facts about Eleftherios Venizelos) Eleftherios Venizelos, the (A native or inhabitant of Crete) Cretan Prime Minister, who was prominent in the Cretan rising against the (Thick cushion used as a seat) Ottoman occupation of Crete in 1896.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/E/El/Eleftherios_Venizelos_Airport.htm   (933 words)

  
 The Urinals of the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Urinals of the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Athens International (ATH), named after the Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos who rebuilt the Greek-Turkish relations during the inter-war period, is located near Spata, Greece, 18.5 km east of the Greek capital.
the new airport is intended to become a transport hub for southeast Europe.
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 AEGEAN AIRLINES - "ELEFTHERIOS VENIZELOS" AIRPORT
In March 2001, Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", a state-of-the-art project, commenced its operation focusing on safety, user friendliness and service excellence.
Aegean Airlines, the second major user of "Eleftherios Venizelos", offers you all the necessary information regarding the areas used, through a detailed airport map.
Furthermore, you may check the ways to access this unique airport, in order for you to select the fastest and easiest route.
www.aegeanair.com /aegeanen/eleftherios   (68 words)

  
 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Hotels (ATH) - Athens Airport Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The hotel is close to Omonia Square, with its metro station and Larissa train station and is close to transport to the airport.
The Cecil Hotel Athens, Greece, is a 2 star hotellocated in the heart of Athens close to the fashionable district of Psiri famed for its restaurants and night life and within walking distance of Monastiraki flea market, the Parthenon and the ancient Agora.
It is adjacent to the Metaxourghio subway station and quite near the international railway station.
www.fourcornershotels.com /index.php/ATH   (1559 words)

  
 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport guide, Athens, Greece
The new Athens airport is located 27 km northeast of the city centre.
It handles direct international flights, as well as flights to the provincial airports on many Greek islands.
To reach the airport from downtown, catch the E95 on Mesogion Avenue and Attiki Odos.
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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
The airport is accessible via Attiki Odos, the Athens ring road.
Facilities at the airport include easily accessible and text telephones, disabled toilets, adapted walkways and lifts for visually-impaired travellers, dedicated check-in counters and rest areas, lifts, Braille signage, tactile flooring, and an alarm system to alert visually and hearing-impaired passengers in case of emergency.
Electric cars are available to transport disabled passengers between the two terminals, and there are around 90 disabled car parking spaces at the airport.
www.airtravelandtours.com /blog/P65327.html   (511 words)

  
 naxos, Presentation of Naxos island hotels, Naxos Greece, accommodation and tourist guide
The new Athens International Airport is located 27 km northeastern of Athens and can be rapidly accessed via a six-lane motorway and public transport - express airport bus on a 24 h basis - from Athens center and the port of Pireas.
Public transport is provided by express airport bus connections with Athens center and the port of Piraeus on a 24 h basis, ensuring efficient transport of air travelers and facilitating linkage to key tourist attractions.
Line E96 Pireaus - Airport Express starts from the center of Pireaus (Karaiskaki Square) and via Posidonos Avenue, Varis-Varkizas, and Varis-Koropiou Roads terminates at the airport.For Express Lines E94-E95-E96, the ticket costs 1.000 GRD (Euro 2.93) and is valid for 24 hours on all public transport means (buses, trolley-buses and metro).
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