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Horse with tied feet hanging on Kea hillside; owner arrested

May 2, 2023 animals, FEATURED 4

A horse with its feet tied together was found hanging on a hillside on the island of Kea (Tzia) in the Cyclades island group. It was tourists who found the poor animal hanging off the slope, tied to an olive tree. The tourists initially thought that the horse had …

Dutch journalist Ingeborg Beugel arrested for “facilitating residence” to asylum seeker

June 22, 2021 FEATURED, Refugees 4

Dutch journalist Ingeborg Beugel is being prosecuted for “facilitating illegal residence to an asylum seeker.” She provided accommodation in her home on the island of Hydra to an Afghan man, whose asylum application in ongoing. Police arrested the 61-year-old Dutch journalist Ingeborg Beugel on Sunday, June 13, on charges of …

Earthquake 5.1R rattles the island of Hydra, felt in Athens

August 17, 2020 Earthquake Comments Off on Earthquake 5.1R rattles the island of Hydra, felt in Athens

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook the island of Hydra on Monday morning. The earthquake occurred in the sea area 53 km South-South-East from the island at 7:27 a.m. local time. The focal depth was 89.9 km. No material damage or injuries have been recorded. The …

Earthquake 4.2 R strikes off the island of Hydra, felt in Athens

November 15, 2019 Earthquake 1

An earthquake measuring 4.2 Richter occurred in the sea area off Hydra one of the Saronic islands at 08:15 on Friday night. The tremor was felt also in the 90-km away Greek capital Athens. The earthquake epicenter was 39 km South-East of Hydra. According to preliminary reports, its focal depth …

Villa of War of Independence hero Miaoulis for sale for €4.5million

November 5, 2018 Lifestyle Comments Off on Villa of War of Independence hero Miaoulis for sale for €4.5million

A legendary villa with historical significance is for sale by Sotheby’s real estate. Constructed in 1808 by Venetian architects it was the residence of famous Admiral Andreas Miaoulis,one of the most important men of the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. Loaded with history, architecture and decoration that combines …

And There was Light! Power fully restored on Hydra island

August 27, 2018 Tourism Comments Off on And There was Light! Power fully restored on Hydra island

Power supply on the island of Hydra has been fully restored 34 hours after a black out paralyzed the touristic destination in the Saronic Gulf and brought locals and visitors on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The power outage occurred at 5:30 on Sunday morning (August 26 2018). The …

Hydra in ‘state of emergency’ as holiday island remains without power & water

August 27, 2018 Tourism Comments Off on Hydra in ‘state of emergency’ as holiday island remains without power & water

The holiday island of Hydra in the Saronic Gulf was declared in ‘state of emergency’ at 3 o’ clock on Monday morning, that is 24 hours after the black out, after the grid operator was not able to restore power and consequently the water supply. A power outage occurred at …

Hydra island without power and water supply for more than 16 hours

August 26, 2018 Tourism Comments Off on Hydra island without power and water supply for more than 16 hours

Locals, weekend visitors and tourists on the island of Hydra in the Saronic Gulf remain without electricity and water since early Sunday morning, August 26th 2018. According to media reports, a power outage, a black out, occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday and affected also the water supply …

Kardashians’ mom Kris Jenner sailing Greece with Tommy Hilfiger and Martyn Bullard

July 31, 2017 Tourism Comments Off on Kardashians’ mom Kris Jenner sailing Greece with Tommy Hilfiger and Martyn Bullard

The mother and family manager of famous TV reality show Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kris Jenner enjoys Greece. She is sailing the Aegean Sea on yacht Flag owned by US fashion entrepreneur Tommy Hilfiger. On board are also Hilfiger’s Dee Ocleppo and their kids as well as celebrity interior …

Hydra municipality to name a street after Leonard Cohen

June 5, 2017 Arts, Culture 1

The Municipality of Hydra will name a street after Leonard Cohen, the famous Canadian singer, who used to have a house on the Greek islands in the Saronic Gulf. Organizing a two-day event to commemorate the poet who loved the island, the municipality will also reveal a stone bench that …

Greece named among World’s Most Romantic Destinations for Honeymoon

May 12, 2017 Tourism, Travel Comments Off on Greece named among World’s Most Romantic Destinations for Honeymoon

Greece has been named among the world’s top 20 most romantic destinations for 2017 in this year’s Brides Honeymoon Awards. The Greek islands, in fact. Each year, Brides magazine partners with luxury travel advisers Virtuoso who have a global network of more than 15,000 luxury-travel specialists, to discover the best …

So long, Leonard: Cohen’s Muse and the island of Hydra (picts, videos)

November 11, 2016 Culture Comments Off on So long, Leonard: Cohen’s Muse and the island of Hydra (picts, videos)

Millions of fans around the world grieve. Legendary bard, poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away at the age of 82. His death was announced on Friday morning in his official Facebook page. Leonard Cohen 6 hours ago It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and …

Hydra: Residents Clash with Police Over Tax Evasion

August 20, 2012 Economy 4

This had never happened before – at least not in Greece: that citizens take public servants as hostages and clash with riot police over tax evasion. There had been some incidents where residents of small communities attacked tax inspectors throwing stones. But clashing with police? Cutting water and electricity to a police …

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