Greece

The transportation of more than 300 refugees and illegal immigrants who arrived from Turkey to the small island of Symi began this week. All the individuals will be moved to already-established migrant camps across Greece. Following repeated complaints from Symi mayor Eleftherios...

The problem of the increasing migrant flows from Turkey to European shores was recently highlighted by the local authorities of the island of Symi. Symi is a small, picturesque island in the Dodecanese archipelago, that doesn’t have any facilities to...

An unexpected surprise awaited locals and tourists in the picturesque island of Symi in Greece’s Dodecanese on Sunday. A large military submarine emerged from the waters in the old port of the island, providing bystanders with a rare opportunity to...

The Greek government declared a state of emergency on the island of Symi on Tuesday, after a sudden downpour swept cars into the sea, damaged homes and cut off electricity and water supplies. "The first daylight in Symi revealed the...

Cars have fallen into the sea at the port of Symi island, as storm "Eurydice" hit on Monday, causing minor damages due to the floods that followed and leaving the island without power. The raging torrents swept 10-12 cars into...

Princess Beatrice of York joined in the fun at a fish restaurant, on the Greek island of Symi. The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York was spotted dancing on the tables and smashing...

A 17-year-old immigrant was found dead after an exchange of fire between port authority officers and traffickers in the southeastern Aegean island of Symi. An officer and a suspected smuggler were also injured during the incident on Saturday noon. When the...

Seven illegal migrants were found dead while another nine were rescued by members of the Turkish coast guard, after they were spotted east of the Greek island Symi, near Rhodes, on Monday. Authorities are currently investigating the area in search...

A video posted on YouTube by the Panhellenic Coast Guards Officers' Federation reveals the inhumane conditions in an immigrants detention center in the island of Symi, south-eastern Aegean Sea, Greece. The federation with an official announcement stated that the video...

If you have ever been in the Greek island of Symi in your life, then certainly this memory would bring you back anything but horror. But now it's been chosen as the site for the filming of a new...

Captain Antonis Kampourakis has been diving into the depths of the Aegean sea, scouring the seafloor for precious sponges, for 50 years.

Do you want to experience the authentic spirit of Greece and the Greek people? visit some of the charming and less traveled islands.

The Greek islands are well-known for their natural beauty. Some of them are synonymous with summer vacations and are extremely popular tourist destinations worldwide. However, there are some lesser-known islands that can satisfy every visitor while providing serenity, relaxation,...

Greek Easter is full of ancient traditions and customs, followed faithfully throughout the millennia, making the feast a colorful one.

In 2007, the European Union announced a new policy to bring a balance between fishing resources and all the related activities surrounding it, including the destruction of Greece's iconic 'kaiki' fishing boats, in an effort to address the depletion...