Tag Archives: Kefalonia

A strong rain- and thunderstorm stroke the island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea on Thursday morning causing power outages in several areas of the island including the capitalcity. According to local media, the rain- and thunderstorm started as early as 6 o’ clock in the morning initially in the …

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The Greek Navy and the Air Force had to send helicopters to rescue a Polish tourist, a hiker, trapped in the inaccessible slopes and cliffs of Assos, on the island of Kefalonia on Wednesday. Initially, fire brigades units set for a search and rescue operation. The young hiker had called …

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A British tourist was killed and another was injured in a tragic water sports accident at Makris Yalos area on the island of Kefalonia on Tuesday. A 58-year-old British national was killed on Tuesday while doing water sports at Makris Yalos on the island of Cephalonia. According to a statement …

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Lawmakers of the ruling party suggest a legislation offering tax breaks and less bureaucratic obstacles to foreign film production companies in order to attract them in Greece. Such a legislation will have a positive impact in Greece’s economy, Gross Domestic Product, unemployment and boost tourism revenues. In a letter to …

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British actor Sir John Hurt has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 77. He had starred in more than 200 films and television series over a career spanning six decades. He was Oscar-nominated for his star turn in “The Elephant Man” and his supporting role …

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Amazing spectacle in the legendary beach of Myrtos on the island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea, Western Greece. It is the moment when the ice cold air masses meet the salty sea water, normally a couple of degrees warmer than the air. According to local website inkefalonia.gr, the majestic …

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An aftershock measuring 4.2R rocked the island of Kefalonia on Tuesday evening as thousands of residents were preparing to spend the night in tents, cars and buses. According to Greek media, 5,000 people are estimated to have to spend the days and nights away from homes as they were damaged …

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Τents, cars, buses and sports halls provided provisional shelter to thousands of Kefalonia residents who spent the bitter-cold, rainy and windy night outside their homes. Constant aftershocks and authorities warnings keep them away from the protection of a home that might be at risk of collapse. People with blankets and …

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A week after the powerful 6R, another strong tremor rocked the island of Kefalonia with 5.7 R causing panic to the residents and serious damages to already damaged buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake occurred at 5:08 a.m. Monday morning and had the same epicenter as the one on January 26th …

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It needed an earthquake to find the allegedly long-lost twin sister of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The lady from Kefalonia appeared on the television screen during a report broadcast by the Greek Public Television (DT). Video: the woman thanks all institutions who rushed to provide relief to the earthquake-hit residents. …

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Greek government announced a series of emergency measures to meet basic needs of residents of Kefalonia, hit by a powerful earthquake on Sunday. To start with, the government will disburse directly 100,000 euro to the municipality of Kefalonia and another 100,000 euro to municipality of Ithaki in order to cover …

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Two ferries will provide temporary accommodation to earthquake-hit residents who cannot return to their homes due to damages. “Superfast XI” with 700 beds already arrived, “Eleftherios Venizelos” with 1,300 beds is expected to reach Kefalonia within the next hours. According to Interior Minister Yiannis Michelakis already 500 people have sought …

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Two powerful tremors shook the island of Kefalonia at the Ionian Sea, Western Greece on Sunday. The first earthquake occurred short at 3:56 p.m. on Sunday with 5.9 R, while the second took place at 8:45 p.m. with 5.2R. Dozens of aftershocks have been registered. Seismologists estimate that the first …

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“Prince Harry from the British Royal family, a helicopter pilot with the RAF search and rescue visited the island of Kefalonia at the Ionian Sea. A short stop for refuelling at the airport of the island.” The news was submitted to KTG by our British colleagues from Zante Radio on …

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 A Rome military prosecutor on Tuesday called for the indictment of an 89-year-old former German officer for alleged involvement in the massacre of thousands of Italian soldiers on the Greek island of Cephalonia (Kefalonia) during the German and Italian Occupation of the island and whole Greece in World War II. In …

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