Greece to declare two new national marine parks
The government is preparing to announce the creation of two new marine parks – in the Ionian and Aegean seas – ahead of the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Greece (April 15-17).
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April 4, 2024 Sophia Tzirarka’s Quest For Truth Through Photography
Article by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) Sophia Tzirarka, a visionary photographer driven by the pursuit of truth, finds her ultimate expression in the art of photography. Her work serves as a narrative of honesty, capturing moments that transcend the superficial layers of existence to reveal profound truths. Through her lens, Tzirarka explores the […]
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April 3, 2024 Tripoli is evolving into a pharma hub
The industrial area of Tripoli, in central Peloponnese, is developing into a center for research and production of medicines, as investments amounting to 180 million euros are planned in the next period, creating more than 1,000 new direct jobs.
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April 2, 2024 Migrant arrivals on Gavdos, Crete continue unabated
Shortly before Monday’s visit by Migration and Asylum Minister Dimitris Kairidis to Gavdos, south of Crete, 74 people were found on a boat that was at risk 10 nautical miles southeast of the island and rescued by the coast guard. They were transferred to the port town of Palaiochora, Hania on Crete (photo).
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March 31, 2024 Anti-establishment group hangs Tempe banner at Greek parliament
Approximately 20 individuals entered the courtyard of the Greek Parliament on Sunday afternoon, hanging banners concerning the Tempi rail crash, the country’s deadliest rail accident. The collision in February 2023 resulted in the loss of 57 lives and left numerous others injured.
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March 29, 2024 Konstantinos Beta Concert
By Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis Konstantinos Beta managed to bring a mystical in-the-dark concert at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation on Tuesday, March 26th. This concert supported the Social Cooperative Enterprise (AMKE) ‘With Different Eyes,’ an organization aiming to eliminate the underrepresentation of people with disabilities in public discourse. The ‘Spoudaia Events’ (English Translation: Great Events) aspire […]
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March 28, 2024 Meteora Pyli Geopark joins UNESCO global Enetwork
The Meteora Pyli Geopark has joined the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, which now encompasses 213 such parks in 48 countries around the world.
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March 23, 2024 The Ancient Oath of the Greek War of Independence
The Oath of the Greek War of Independence was taken by Greece’s rebelling chieftains on March 23, 1821 after they liberated Kalamata from Ottoman rule.
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March 20, 2024 Greek fighter jet crashes into sea, pilot rescued
A Greek Air Force F-16 (Block 52+ variant) fighter jet crashed into a sea off the small island of Psathoura, in the northern Aegean.
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March 18, 2024 Greeks celebrate Clean Monday, start of Lent with kite-flying, picnics, music
Greeks around the country celebrated the Clean Monday holiday in the time-honoured fashion, with outdoor activities such as kite-flying and picnics, the traditional lenten delicacies, music and dancing.
