In the serene Greek island town of Vrontados, where crystal-clear waters meet pebble beaches and Aepos Mountain looms large, Easter weekend transforms the idyllic scene into a battleground. Two rival parishes unleash a spectacular “war,” launching over 100,000 homemade rockets at each other in a vibrant, peaceful tradition.
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SKY Express will illuminate Greece this Easter 2025, carrying the Holy Light from Jerusalem to seven destinations, including Corfu, Rhodes, and Chios, on Holy Saturday. Upholding tradition since 2017, the airline ensures timely delivery with its modern fleet, while gifting passengers paschal candles and Corfu’s traditional “botides” to celebrate the season.
As Easter nears, ferry tickets to Greece’s iconic islands are nearly sold out, with Holy Week routes to Paros, Chios, and Symi at full capacity. Skyrocketing prices—up to €913.50 for a family to Symi—have left travellers stunned, with cabins and car spaces vanishing fast.
A powerful storm sweeping Greece has forced school closures on Tuesday across Mykonos, Paros, Rhodes, Kos, and Symi, with flash floods already reported on Mykonos and Paros. As the weather worsens, a new 112 alert warns residents of Chios, Samos, and Ikaria to prepare for intense conditions into early April 1, 2025.
Greek authorities activated the 112 emergency alert system on March 31, 2025, issuing warnings for Chios, Samos, Ikaria, and Mykonos as severe storms threaten the region. With intense weather expected through early April 1 and a vehicle ban imposed on Mykonos, officials urge caution and compliance with safety measures.
Acclaimed author Victoria Hislop will return to Chios to draw inspiration for her next works, following a impactful visit to the Chios Festival 2024. Hosted by Governor Konstantinos Moutzouris, her connection to the island’s history and culture—highlighted by her recent honor from the Hellenic Authors’ Society—promises to shine a global spotlight on the Northern Aegean’s heritage.
The European Commission has extended the express visa program for Turkish citizens visiting Greece’s Aegean islands for another year, starting April 1, 2025. The seven-day visas, issued at island ports, now include Patmos and Samothrace alongside ten other islands, boosting tourism and strengthening ties between the two nations.
Evy Poumpouras, a former U.S. Secret Service agent, recently gave an exclusive interview where she discussed the challenges of joining the agency, potential gender disparity, and how social media connects her with younger audiences. Reflecting on her time protecting high-profile leaders, she emphasized the importance of confidentiality and shared insights into her successful transition to a career in journalism and media.
It is well-known that the academic mathematicians of ancient Greece made a hugely significant contribution to world thought. However, the ancient inhabitants of the tiny village of Pyrgi on the island of Chios present to us their mathematical brilliance in a more unexpected way – through their design tradition, patterns called xysta.
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern part of the Greek island of Chios this morning, according to the University of Athens Seismology Laboratory. While felt in several areas, the tremor caused no damage or injuries.
In 2024, approximately 340,000 Turkish citizens and Europeans of Turkish descent chose the North Aegean…
Official figures show that 446 irregular migrants have entered the EU via Greek waters since the start of the year. The majority were intercepted off Crete, having departed from Libya, while others arrived from the Turkish coast.
Residents of Samos, Chios, Rhodes, Psara, and nearby islands have received a 112 emergency alert warning of heavy rains and storms in the next 24 hours. Authorities are urging locals to limit their movement and stay updated on safety instructions as severe weather conditions approach.
Storm Bora has ravaged Greece, leaving two dead and triggering widespread flooding. Hundreds of emergency calls have been made as residents struggle with the devastating impact of the storm, particularly on the islands of Lemnos and Rhodes. Authorities are warning of continued severe weather and urging caution.
Recent developments have highlighted a surge in activity from Russia’s shadow fleet near the Greek coast. With approximately 1 million barrels of fuel being transferred monthly in the Aegean Sea, Greek naval exercises strive to limit these operations. The shadow fleet’s activities, often shrouded in secrecy, aid in evading sanctions, raising concerns over vessel safety and insurance.
Greek authorities are continuing the search for a missing child off the island of Samos after a migrant boat ran aground on a rocky shore. The boat, carrying 46 migrants, including 21 children, struck the rocks on Sunday. While most passengers made it to safety, a child was reported lost in the water, sparking a second day of search efforts by divers and coast guard patrols.
In a significant development on the island of Chios, Greek police have detained a Turkish national allegedly linked to the notorious “Hawks” criminal organization. The arrest, which involved the discovery of weapons and forged documents, underscores growing concerns over cross-border crime and further international criminal networks.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in Chios on Thursday to speak at a climate change conference organized as part of the 3rd Chios Festival. He will be welcomed with head-of-state honours by regional governor Konstantinos Moutzouris and other officials.
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