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Cephalonia at the BIT International Tourism Fair in Milan
The BIT International Tourism Fair 2014 which was held in Milan in February 13-15 conveyed positive messages for the Greek island of Cephalonia. Cephalonia participated in the International Tourism Fair in the pavilion of the Ionian Islands and was...
Greece
Cephalonia Hit by 4.4 Richter Quake
A earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale jolted on Friday at 17.18 pm the island of Cephalonia, Greece.
According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute the quake's epicenter was located at area of the recent tremors.
The Ionian Sea island has...
Greece
Olympiacos Rebuilds Schools in Cephalonia
The president of Olympiacos FC, Vangelis Marinakis, who had promised to help earthquake victims in Cephalonia in any way possible, is making his statement a reality. True to his promise, Marinakis, stated that the team will donate 500,000 euros...
Greece
4.2 Magnitude Aftershock Felt in Cephalonia
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported that a 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 1:08am on Thursday at a depth of 2 kilometers and about 18 kilometers northwest of Argostoli, on the Greek island of Cephalonia.
The Geodynamic Institute of Athens,...
Greece
Cephalonia Hit by 4.7 Richter Quake
A earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale jolted on Saturday at 9.31 am the island of Cephalonia, Greece. According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute the quake’s epicenter was located at area of the recent tremors.
In an interview for...
Greece
103-Year-Old Woman Dies in Cephalonia
A 103-year-old woman named Stella, who became well known after she met Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras during his visit to the island of Cephalonia, Greece, has passed away.
A few days ago, when Samaras was visiting the earthquake victims...
Greece
Light Quake Jolts Cephalonia Early Friday
A light earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted on Friday at 5.38 am the island of Cephalonia, Greece.
According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute the quake's epicentre was located at area of the recent tremors.
In an interview for...
Greece
4.5 Richter Earthquake in Cephalonia
The Geodynamic Institute of Athens, Greece has reported that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake was documented at around 12.34 today, about 12 kilometers west of Argostoli and at a depth of 5 kilometers. The latest earthquake was felt in Lixouri...
Diaspora
33 British Couples to Tie the Knot in Cephalonia
Thirty three couples from Great Britain are going to tie the knot this summer in Cephalonia.
According to Donna O’ Liri, social event organizer in Cephalonia, the 32 couples who will be getting married in the summer, didn’t change their...
Greece
Greek Gov't Announces Measures for Cephalonia Residents
The inhabitants of the island of Cephalonia, Greece, will be exempted from the special real estate tax in 2014 and they will receive rent subsidies of up to 500 euros, depending on family status, and subsidies of up to...