More than just decorations, the “karavakia” – small decorated boats – are a powerful symbol of Greek maritime heritage and the joy of Christmas. From their historical roots to their modern-day presence, these festive vessels tell a rich cultural story.
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A speedboat coming from the Turkish coasts was spotted moving at high speed towards Lesvos and was pursued by three patrol boats of the Hellenic Coast Guard. After a dramatic chase, passengers disembarked on shore, leading to the arrest of two individuals identified as traffickers. A total of 21 foreign nationals were found and taken to a Reception and Identification Center. The investigation is ongoing.
A high-speed vessel carrying migrants was driven back towards the Turkish coast east of the island of Panagia while heading towards Chios. The operator of the speedboat fired a gun at the Coast Guard vessel while simultaneously performing extremely dangerous maneuvers
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Greek Coast Guard rescued 51 migrants, including…
On the evening of Thursday in the “Therma” near Kos, shortly after 8 pm a…
A British woman has been killed off the Greek island of Kerkyra (Corfu), after being…
A 44-year-old driver of a speedboat that crashed into a small fishing boat in the…