Cyprus on Thursday hailed a US memorandum signed by President Joe Biden that allows military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming recognition of the island as a pillar of stability in the East Mediterranean region which has been fraught with conflict. The strategic partnership between 🇨🇾 …
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Ferry fares in Greece set for up to 15% hikes
Passengers in Greece can expect a 10% to 12% hike or an average up to 15% in ferry ticket prices, driven by new EU environmental regulations aimed at curbing emissions in the Mediterranean Sea. The increases will apply to passenger fares and vehicle transport and reflect higher costs associated with …
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Tap2Ride: Contactless ticket purchase in Athens public transport
A contactless payment system called “tap2ride” for the purchase of tickets available in all public transport means in Athens has been in effect as of Wednesday, January 15, the managing company Athens Urban Transport (OASA) announced today. “Tap2ride” is available in buses, trolley buses, metro and tram. The new system …
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Mitsotakis proposes MP from his own party as Greece’s next President
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday morning the conservative Parliament Speaker Constantinos Tassoulas as the government-backed candidate for President of the Hellenic Republic. It is the first time, a Premier picks up an active MP to be President. The PM’s proposal does not hinder other political parties to nominate …
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UPDATE Greece Weather Warning: Rain, Storms, Snow, Frost
Greece’s National Meteorological Service has updated its Weather Emergency Bulletin warning of heavy rainfalls and storms locally, snowfalls in the mainland even at low altitudes and gale force winds. The intense weather phenomena are forecast to decrease in intensity from the evening hours of Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Further weakening …
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Greeks: Not without my tin with olive oil from the village!
Media reports over the weekend upset Greeks as the reports claimed that the government plans to impose fines of up to 5,000 euros for those transporting olive oil without proper documentation. Initially it was said that the fines would affect transport of olive oil in 5-liter tins and later in …
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Minoan Palace of Phaestos gets protection shelters, becomes accessible to disabled
Improvements in the archaeological site of Phaestus (Phaistos) on Crete will protect the architectural remains from the weather and allow better access to people with disabilities, the Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday. According to a statement, the projects are fully funded by the Regional Business Program ‘Crete’-NSRF 2021-2027. The …
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Greek Patent: Truck on manhole lid to stop sewage flooding avenue in Athens Riviera
Greek patent one of a kind: A heavy truck was parked on a manhole lid to stop sewage flooding again Poseidonos Avenue in Alimos part of the Athens Riviera. Heavy rainfall on Monday morning had for one more time flooded the area and the manhole cover was opened letting the …
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Winter Sales in Greece kick off on Jan 13
Winter sales in Greece kicked off on Monday, January 13, and will be in effect until February 28, 2025. On two Sundays, January 19 and 26, stores will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., if owners would want to. Consumers can expect “generous discounts and unique sale offers” …
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Greece Weather Warning: Heavy Snow- and Rainfalls, Storms
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued a warning of a weather deterioration forecast to bring heavy snow- and rainfalls as well as locally strong thunderstorms, gale force winds and significant temperature drop. The bad weather front is forecast to affect the country from Sunday, January 12, until Tuesday, January 14, …
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Thank you very much for your wishes!
I have been deeply touched for the readers’ feedback and wishes since I slowly returned to writing and reporting. I was surprised also to see many readers with whom I never interacted in the past and I admit I was not aware of their existence. I missed you too, guys …
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Four injured when lift cable in Athens hospital snaps
Four people were injured when a lift at Erythros Stavros hospital in Athens fell, after one of its cables snapped. The lift fell through two floors and landed at the second basement. The incident took place at noon on Thursday in one of the big elevators of the hospital that …
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I started to work… Did I?
After a 3-week break due to ‘unexpected ‘circumstances’ …I started to work. I started to work? Not really. In the last three days I started to sit in front of the PC letting my eyes getting used again to the screen. It’s not easy and I kind of struggle to …
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Happy New Year 2025!
Happy New Year with 365 sunny days also in 2025, to all KTG readers. Thank you, for your concern. Something unexpected happened in the last two December weeks that kept me away from posting. Reporting will resume by next week, I suppose. Have a great time, everyone and as I …
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Five stations of Athens Metro to be closed on evenings Dec 15-16
Five Athens metro stations on Line 2 – Elliniko, Argyroupoli, ‘Alimos, Ilioupoli and ‘Agios Dimitrios – will be closed from 22:30 in the evening and until the end of the day’s schedule on Sunday and Monday, December 15-16. The stations are closing so that technical works for the installation of …
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“No Helmet, No Fuel”: Campaign by Gas Stations in Greece
“No gasoline for motorcycle riders who do wear helmet!” Gas stations owners in Greece as well as the Ministries of Health and Development plan a nationwide campaign. The inspiration for the campaign came from the owner of a gas station in Kissamos, Crete, Emmanouil Rosoudakis, following the death of 17-year-old …
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Mitsotakis: Delimitation of EEZ & continental shelf is the only difference with Turkey
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking on Friday at the conference “Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 years of Greek foreign policy,” stressed that the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf is the only difference between Greece and Türkiye. “Any other issue Türkiye raises is not up for discussion,” …
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Trump appoints Greek-American Michael Rigas as Deputy Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Michael J. Rigas, a Greek-American, as Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Trump expressed his confidence in Rigas, stating on X, “I am pleased to nominate Michael J. Rigas for the position of Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Michael will …
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5 dead, dozens missing when migrants boat sinks off Gavdos
The bodies of five people were recovered from the sea southwest of the island of Gavdos on Saturday after a wooden boat carrying migrants sank in the early hours of the day. This was followed by another two incidents in which the coast guard was called out to rescue migrants …
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Constantine Palaiologos: Living portrait of last Byzantine emperor discovered
A mural of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos (1405-1453), has been discovered in a monastery near the town of Aigio in Peloponnese. According to an expert, it is the only known living portrait of the last Byzantine emperor. The mural was discovered during conservation work in the catholicon …
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