A team of professional divers removed large swathes of lost fishing nets that were covering a British submarine that went down between the Ionian islands of Zakynthos and Kefalonia in World War…
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The Hellenic Police welcomed 70 new vehicles to their fleet. The cars are already painted in its colours and have been delivered to the specific regions, reported News Auto. These vehicles were…
Greek police reported an increase in the curfew violations imposed by the Government to contain the spread of coronavirus in Greece. According to authorities the violations had reached 974 incidents by Saturday…
Greek authorities reported 1,916 violations of the curfew restrictions on Wednesday, imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus throughout Greece. The majority were recorded in the region of Attica (824), on the…
Greek police on Saturday announced that there were 1,400 recorded violations of curfew restrictions imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus throughout Greece, while the total number of those arrested was at…
Both mainland (connected via a bridge) and Ionian island, Lefkada has remarkable natural landscapes that include world-famous beaches, delightful local cuisine, a noteworthy winemaking tradition and an exciting variety of things to…
Planning a trip to Greece can be almost as exciting as the holiday itself (I said almost!). However, with so many postcard-worthy places and historically rich landmarks to see, planning a Greek…
Greek ferry fares are expected to increase by as much as 10 percent in the coming period in view of rising fuel costs following the implementation of IMO 2020, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) low sulphur…
Agios Spyridon the Wonderworker is the Patron Saint of Kerkyra (Corfu) and is called the “Keeper of the City” as he has saved this beautiful Ionian island four times from the Ottoman…
A severe weather warning has been issued across the country today, Wednesday, 13th of November, as a hailstorm dubbed “Victoria” has already hit parts of Greece. Heavy rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms caused…
By Maria Athanasopoulou Those who have visited the beautiful island of Kerkyra (Corfu), understand from the first moment why it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. The island…
Greeks certainly know how to celebrate. They party with communal verve and style whether it’s a religious holiday like Dekapendavgoustos (August 15th, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary), the anniversaries of legendary…
Authorities in Zakynthos, along with the island’s Holy Metropolis which has jurisdiction over the famous Navagio beach announced they had submitted to the tourism ministry and relevant forestry department, a plan for…
According to data from Greek labor ministry’s Ergani system, employment rates are improving with April figures indicating a drop in the number of unemployed, more full-time positions and 110,895 new jobs thanks to the…
Four Ionian islands have won approval for the construction of water aiports following an announcemenet by the Ionian Islands Regional Council. Specifically, the Council approved the sum of 560,000 euros in funding…
Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a policy reform when it comes to dealing with the country’s islands claiming other than just focusing on their tourism attributes. “A deliberate choice to abandon…
The cold weather is set to kick in across Greece today and the first lot of snow is expected around the country this Friday, 16th of November. According to meteorologists, rainfall will be…
Two aftershocks were felt on the island of Zakynthos on Sunday. The Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens announced that a quake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded…
A 6.6 Richter earthquake rocked the island of Zakynthos and has been felt all over Greece, causing severe damage and power outages on the island. Shocked locals on the Ionian island ran…
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia has helped fund the upgrade of the Paediatric and Neonatal Clinics at the General Hospital of Ioannina. The opening of the newly upgraded clinic took place this week and…