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A private helicopter crashed into the sea near the port of the island of Poros short before 4 o’ clock on Tuesday afternoon. Search and Rescue operation for pilot and passengers. Black out on the island. The private helicopter with the pilot and two passengers onboard crashed into the sea …
Read More »Greece to scrap free health treatment for tourists from EU, third-countries
Foreign visitors to Greece will have to immediately pay for their hospitalization or treatment in the country’s health units, Health Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, ordered in a circular issued last week. The measure regards European and third country citizens who are insured. “Greek taxpayers will no longer pay for the treatment …
Read More »Halkidiki: Impressive waterspout in the Gulf of Mt Athos (video)
The unstable weather in Halkidiki peninsula fostered the best conditions for the creation of a waterspout. Locals and visitors saw the impressive phenomenon in the Gulf of Mount Athos, moving from Amouliani to Sithonia. The second waterspout on Saturday was formed over Agia Paraskeyvi in Kassandra and it was equally …
Read More »Controversial Metropolitan Bishop of Kalavryta, Amvrosios, resigns
Hardcore Metropolitan Bishop of Kalavryta and Aigialia, Amvrosios announced his resignation during the morning mess on Sunday. The resignation of the 81-year-old Amvrosios was planted for quite some time after he was sentenced for hate speech. In his speech to the parish on Sunday, he explained the reasons for his …
Read More »Greek gov’t to end flight delays with urgent measures
The Greek government has issued several urgent measures in an attempt to reduce a growing problem in Greece. On the surface, all is well as the country’s tourism sector continues to grow. According to the European Travel Commission, foreign arrivals in Greece are up 8% so far this year. But …
Read More »28 Lighthouses in Greece open to public on Aug 18 – Background
Greeks and tourists have the opportunity to visit 28 lighthouses across Greece and be briefed on their contribution in safe navigation and the development of the lighthouses network. the lighthouses are open to public on Sunday, August 18th 2019 as part of the cultural heritage and in the context of …
Read More »Dancing Pelican in Kerkini Lake: Steele wins Bird Photographer of 2019
The stunning picture of a pelican flying off from the frozen Kerkini Lake in Northern Greece warded Carol Steele as the Bird Photographer Of the Year 2019. When Carol Steele, winner of Bird Photographer Of The Year 2019, arrived in Greece to take pictures of Dalmatian Pelicans in their breeding …
Read More »Evia forest fire: Serious indications of arsonists’ work
The Greek Fire Service has serious indications that the devastating forest fire on Evia beginning of the week may was the work of arsonists. Investigators of the Fire Department’s Crimes Division have reportedly received dozens of testimonies by locals. At the same time, they have investigated a suspect who has …
Read More »Kos Tsunami Warnings upset locals, hoteliers demand immediate removal
Two screens warning of tsunami have been installed on the in Kos for the past few days. The screens have been installed a part of a pilot European Union funded program. Local businessmen and hoteliers are upset the screens may harm the tourist industry on the island in the Dodecanese. …
Read More »38,000 employees to “voluntarily exit” Greece’s systemic banks
The landscape of Greece’s four systemic banks is set to change as 38,000 bank employees will have to make important and difficult decisions about their future: they will have to voluntarily join the exit programs and seek other job opportunities elsewhere. The outsourcing of non-performing loans and the development of …
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