Repairs of the sabotaged underwater pipeline which supplies the island of Aegina with drinking water from the mainland have been successful completed. The pipeline was damaged in July by the use of an incendiary device, with the contractor sending an ROV to assess the damage, and the Hellenic Coast Guard …

The underwater pipeline that supplies water to the island of Aegina was damaged deliberately using explosives, the Attica Regional Authority said on Friday. The regional and port authorities were mobilized following a complaint, an investigation conducted by specialized divers, a fuse was found at the scene. “The protection of the …

A foreign national currently visiting the island of Aegina has been tested positive to Covid-19. The man arrived from UK via a transit airport to attend a funeral. He was tested upon his arrival at the Athens international airport on Saturday and immediately traveled to the island, an hour away …

A British woman was injured when two sailing boats collided in the sea area of Perdika on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf on Friday. On one of the sailing boats, a yacht, there were 8 Romanian nationals, while a British couple was on board of a catamaran …

The Environment Ministry suspended the  operation of the Greek Wildlife Care Center (EKPAZ) on the island of Aegina on Wednesday. In its decision, the ministry cited “significant deficiencies” in the care of wildlife. Prior to the decision, several complains were submitted by wildlife NGOs about the center and two control …

As loyal supporter of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Mayor of Ankara thought he had to add his own sauce and boost his master’s aspiration for a revision of the Treaty of Lausanne. And what did the good mayor do? He uploaded a map with all Greek islands and …

With a nine days delay, the captain of the speedboat that crashed on a tourist vessel and killed four people was remanded in custody. The decision had to be taken by a court in Piraeus after the prosecutor and the interrogating judge could not agree when the 77-year-old skipper Thrasyvoulos …

A few moments after a speed boat rammed and cut into two a touristic boat sailing from the village of Perdika to the islet of Moni, in the narrow sea passage, south-west of the island of Aegina. The touristic boat has been cut into two, some 20 passengers have fallen …

A touristic boat and a speed boat collided south-west off the the island of Aegina on Tuesday noon. According to preliminary reports, three passengers died and four others were injured, while a search and rescue operation continues. According to latest information, among the dead is a 2-year-old child. The accident …

Over 7,400 thunderbolts were recorded across Greece on Monday as a barometric low stroke the country. Especially at night, in the Saronic Gulf it was a rare spectacle to see the thunderstorm moving from West to the East and hundreds of thunderbolts to “dance” in the night sky before they …

581 beaches, 15 marinas and 6 tourist boats have been awarded with the Blue Flag in 2022, bringing Greece once again in 2nd position in the world, among 53 countries, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) announced on Monday. Top regional unit with the most Blue Flags …

Greece never ceases to amaze us with the incredible diversity of its landscapes but also the beautiful and often paradoxical phenomena such as the “frozen” waves in the Saronic Gulf, one sailing hour off the Greek capital Athens.   The “frozen” waves are nothing else than currents and shallow waters …

Greece authorities updated on Thursday, July 22, 2021, the country’s Covid-Map placing several regions and islands on higher risk levels. The changes in the epidemiological map of the country emerged following the meeting of the epidemiologists’ committee today, head of Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias stressed. The Municipality of Mykonos remains …

Greece proceeds with the vaccination of residents of islands with over 10,000 population, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday. At a teleconference with mayors from 19 islands, the PM said that: all island residents over 18 years old will be vaccinated against Covid-19 with the single-jab vaccine of Johnson …

Daily confirmed coronavirus cases exploded with 453 new cases recorded in Greece in the past 24 hours. Six more patients infected with Covid-19 lost their lives. Health authorities  announced on Monday that of the 453 new cases, 184 are in Kara Tepe refugees structure on the island of Lesvos and …

A meteor, a “shooting star” fell in the sea area between the south of Evia and the island of Aegina at 9:36 p.m. on Tuesday night. The rock from space was so impressively bright that turned night into day. The rate phenomenon was visible in several areas such as East …

Greeks and tourists have the opportunity to visit 28 lighthouses across Greece and be briefed on their contribution in safe navigation and the development of the lighthouses network. the lighthouses are open to public on Sunday, August 18th 2019 as part of the cultural heritage and in the context of …

A crucial infrastructure work is close to come true: The direct water supply of the island of Aigina from the mainland is being gradually completed after the fourth section of the submarine water pipeline went underwater of Friday. The unique project for Greek realities will connect the island of Aigina …

An 8-year-old girl was seriously injured by a stray bullet in a village in Thiva on Easter Sunday. Police investigates to identify the owner of the weapon. Howeverr, 48 hours after the tragic incident neither the gun owner has turned himself to police, nor has the police identified him. Together …

Ferries to the island groups of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese remain docked at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina since Saturday (Sept 29/2018) morning due to gale force winds in the Central and East Aegean Sea. The sailing ban follows a relevant decision by the Greek Coast Guard. Mediterranean …