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Greece
Refugees on Greek Islands Slowly Overcome Fear of the Sea
The summer months have always been a time of excitement in Greece. Greek citizens, expats, and tourists take long vacations near coastal areas, having carefree fun by the sea. However, since the refugee crisis started, the sea has become an...
Greece
Another 645 Refugees Arrived in Greece Over the Last Week
From August 5 to 12, another 645 migrants and refugees arrived on the northern Aegean islands. This is the largest number of migrants and refugees arriving on the Greek islands per week since the attempted military coup in Turkey,...
Culture
Rembetiko Festival in Syros Pays Tribute to Greek Musician Markos Vamvakaris
The Municipality of Syros in collaboration with thee Cyclades Chamber are organizing the first Rembetiko Festival to take place on the island. The festival will be held between August 31 and September 4.
Syros has always been in the center...
Greece
Locals Revive Old Religious Tradition on Greek Island of Patmos
August 15 in almost here and Greeks are preparing for all the customs and traditions that will take place in celebration of Panagia, the Virgin Mary. On the Greek island of Patmos locals are preparing for the revival of...
Greece
Refugees on Greek Island of Chios Triple Despite EU Agreement
The number of refugees and migrants arriving on the Greek island of Chios has not stopped increasing despite Greece's agreement with the European Union.
Between Saturday and Monday morning more than 200 people arrived on the island. Specifically, on Saturday morning...
Greece
Foreign Interest Drives Up Prices of Luxury Villas on Greek Islands
The prices of luxury holiday villas on popular Greek islands can be six times higher than on other property on the same islands, a new study done by property valuation firm Geotaxis reveals.
The prices are thought to be driven...
Greece
Charlize Theron Spending Her Vacation in Crete, Greece
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron will be spending her vacation in Elounda, on the Greek island of Crete, along with her two children. The 41-year-old actress was spotted on Sunday, August 8, dining at the Porto Elounda Hotel restaurant, where she...
Greece
Club Bouncers Threaten Auditors on Greek Island of Rhodes
The bouncers of a club on the Greek island of Rhodes took the law into their own hands and refused entrance to the auditors who were supposed to inspect the establishment. “You will not perform any audits here,” they...
Crime
Authorities Looking for Refugees Involved in Illegal Activities on Chios Island
Authorities on the Greek island of Chios are sweeping the island in order to locate and arrest all migrants and refugees who have been involved in illegal activities, following the latest burglaries and thefts.
According to local media, the first...
Greece
Family Churches in Paros, An Everlasting Tradition
The island of Paros, one of the gems of Cyclades, that is famous for its natural beauties, the picturesque villages, the food and its night life, is also an asset to the religious touristic industry of Greece, since it...