Greece
Greece
Volos: Greece’s Capital of Tsipouro
Nestled between the stunning Mount Pelio and the Pagasetic Gulf in the Aegean sea, Volos is a picturesque city known for its tsipouro.
Greece
Following Thessaloniki, Greece Closes Waterfront Promenades in Volos and Patras
Nikos Chardalias, the Greek Deputy Minister for Civil Protection, announced on Friday afternoon that the waterfront promenades in two major Greek ports will close in the coming days to promote social distancing.
The waterfront promenade of the city of Volos,...
Greece
Impressive Scenes as American Helicopters Arrive in Greece's Volos
The US military published a video on Saturday showing the operation of offloading military equipment, including helicopters and army vehicles, at the port of Volos, a city in Greece's Thessaly region.
The operation was conducted under heavy security measures, as...
Greece
Impressive Sailing/Cruise Ship ''Club Med 2'' Arrives in Volos, Greece
The impressive sailing boat/cruise ship "Club Med 2" arrived in the port of Volos in Greece's region of Magnesia on Monday, carrying hundreds of French-speaking tourists, primarily from France, Belgium and Switzerland.
With 303 passengers and 219 crew members on...
Greece
US Marines Arrive in Volos for Joint Exercises
As part of regular exercises conducted between the U.S. Marines and their Greek counterparts, about 300 men from the U.S. Special Forces have arrived in Volos to take part in joint exercises.
The joint efforts focus on military and security matters.
This...
events
The First Civil Partnership in Greece Takes Place in Volos (Photos)
Nathan and Chris have traveled many times in Greece and they fell in love with the country and its countless beauties. They are also in love with each other.
So they decided to get married in Greece’s Volos, the sea-side port...
Greece
Earthquake Rattles Greece's Volos
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, according to initial estimates, shook the coastal city of Volos in central Greece, alarming residents early Friday morning.
The tremor was felt strongly because its epicenter was located somewhere beneath the city...
Crime
€1.3 Million Stolen in "Heist of the Decade" in Volos
It's only been a couple of days but, given the amount of money stolen, pundits and police reporters are already calling it "the heist of the decade".
The heist took place in the central Greece city of Volos during the...
Animals
Over 20 Dogs Deliberately Poisoned in Volos Suburbs
Animal lovers in the suburbs of Volos, in central Greece, were appalled last week when they found out that someone had poisoned a total of 23 dogs in three different suburbs of the city.
The event occurred over the weekend,...
Culture
Conference of Association of Significant Cemeteries of Europe in Volos
A convention of the Association of Significant Cemeteries of Europe (ASCE) took place in Volos in October 5-7, highlighted by two Greek cemeteries that have been added to the European Cemeteries Route.
Cemeteries are a very important aspect of the...
Animals
Municipality of Volos Launches Campaign to Microchip Pets
This Monday the Municipality of Volos is launching a campaign to microchip all of the stray dogs in the city.
City officials already sent out letters to the chiefs of all of the municipality’s constituencies to inform owners that they...
Animals
Municipality of Volos Installs Innovative Device to Offer Food and Drink to Stray Animals
A modern and innovative device that offers food and drink to stray cats and dogs while at the same time recycles plastic bottles and cans was recently placed outside the city hall of Volos in central Greece.
This first-of-its-kind device...
Greece
The Authentic Greek 'Tsipouradika' of Volos
Tsipouro or raki is a pomace brandy produced in Greece and in particular Thessaly (Tsipouro Tyrnavou), Epirus, Macedonia, Mani, and the island of Crete. It is a strong distilled spirit containing 40-45% alcohol by volume and is produced from...
Greece
IMAS Factory in Volos Closes Its Doors for Good
The deindustrialization of Greece, a process that begun sometime in the late 1970s and has left the country bereft of industry save for a few companies, has taken its toll on yet another productive unit, the IMAS factory.
The IMAS...
Greece
Mayor of Volos Suspended from Duty
Businessman and mayor of Volos-Greece, Achilleas Beos, has been officially suspended from his duties, as he is due to stand trial for allegedly being part of a ring that fixed soccer matches when he was the chairman of the...