A ferry accident at the port of the island of Mykonos short after 12 noon on Thursday triggered panic among boarding passengers, with suitcases and a baby stroller to have fallen into the sea. According to a report, a man holding a baby in his arms almost fell into the water …
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Mykonos rape case: Suspects’ release criticized
A court decision to release without restrictions three suspects of a rape case on the island of Mykonos has triggered sharp criticism and a joint statement of Greece’s Supreme Court and the Chief Prosecutor’s office. The suspects, all Pakistani nationals, are at risk to leave the country. The three men …
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Greece to increase landing price in Santorini for cruise passengers
Greece’s government is considering to increase the landing price in Santorini for cruise ship passengers, following the example of Venice, as the island in the Aegean Sea is under immense pressure by visiting tourists. The increase in the “ticket” price for cruise ship passengers from 2 euros currently, to €10 …
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Castaway rescued between Tinos and Mykonos (videos)
A man on a lifeboat was spotted struggling against the waves f a rough sea in the strait between the islands of Mykonos and Tinos in the Aegean Sea on Monday afternoon. The castaway was ultimately rescued by a commercial ship sailing in the area. The castaway was reportedly alone …
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Mafia-style execution of businessman: Police focuses on his activities in Mykonos
A 54-year-old businessman was gunned down by a shooter on a motorcycle in the center of Psychiko suburb of northern Athens on Tuesday morning. The man, a civil engineer by profession, had worked as a land surveyor in Mykonos and other parts of the country. In 2021, he was severely …
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Police arrests 22 people for beaches violations on three islands
Greece’s Police have arrested another 22 business people for violations of regulations on occupying public space on beaches. The arrests were made on Thursday, during raids carried out by the competent authorities on the islands of Mykonos, Paros and Rhodes. During the raids, inspectors found sunbeds and umbrellas that had …
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Policemen arrested for working as “private security guards” in Mykonos villas
Three police officers were arrested on the island of Mykonos for providing private security service to villas even during their shift hours at the local police station. Citing police sources, media report on Monday that the officers were providing the private security service for 12 euros per hour to the …
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George Clooney on Mykonos to attend Omega event
Hollywood star George Clooney paid a short visit on the island of Mykonos, invited to attend an even organized by Omega Swiss luxury watches. According to local media, Clooney was friendly with the airport personnel and immediately headed to his hotel after he arrived with a private jet. Wife and …
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The “Golden Calamari of Mykonos” – The Sequel 2023
Mykonos is once again in the spotlight due to a local entrepreneur who charged an exorbitant price for calamari (squid) to a couple of US tourists. The “golden calamari” of Mykonos” was accompanied by “golden milkshakes” and a “golden” local beer. The tourists complained on a popular social media platform …
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Tourists turn their back to Mykonos and Santorini due to exorbitant prices
Tourists are turning their back on Greece’s most famous destinations, the islands of Mykonos and Santorini due to exorbitant prices as they seek “value for money.” Mykonos and Santorini have seen a significant drop in tourist traffic, with visitors who have arrived on the islands describing their experience, noting that …
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Six migrants bodies recovered from sunk boat off Mykonos
The bodies of five people have been recovered from a boat carrying migrants that capsized near Mykonos last Friday, while the body of one woman was washed ashore of the island of Antiparos. A special divers unit on Tuesday recovered the dead bodies of four women and a man from …
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3 dead, 12 missing when migrants boat capsizes off Mykonos (vid)
Three people have died and 12 are missing when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the island of Mykonos early Friday morning. Two migrants have been rescued, so far. The one Syrian and one Palestinian men, were spotted swimming in the area north-eastern of Mykonos. They were transferred to safety …
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Mykonos: More arrests for illegal constructions; US citizen sought by police
Authorities on the island of Mykonos arrested another five people on Wednesday for illegal construction works that alter the beaches and shores of the island. The arrests reportedly followed a complaint made by a resident in the area of Ornos that the construction was being carried out in front of …
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Mykonos: Two arrests for illegal construction in archaeological site
Police has arrested two men for conducting illegal construction work inside an archaeological site at the western coast of the island of Mykonos. Police has reportedly said they detained on Wednesday afternoon a 21-year-old Egyptian and a 20-year-old Romanian national who were working in a plot of land where building …
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Mykonos illegal constructions : Hefty fines worth millions or euros, demolition threat
Authorities have imposed hefty fines to illegal constructions by two prominent bar-restaurant facilities on the island of Mykonos, media report, adding that the facilities are threatened with demolition. A cumulative fine of 33 million euros has imposed on a beach bar in the Panormos area of the island. An amount …
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Young Briton killed in Athens after being struck by helicopter tail rotor
A young Briton died on Monday after he was struck by the tail rotor of a helicopter in unclear circumstances in a town outside Athens. The victim was 20-22 years old, media report. The accident happened at around 6.20 p.m. in Agios Georgios area in the town of Spata, in …
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“Influencer” arrested on Mykonos as police cracks down drugs trafficking ring
Greek police smashed a gang trafficking cocaine and other drugs on the island of Mykonos. Among the arrested drug dealers is a young beauty and known social media “influencer” from North Macedonia whose role was to locate customers among the so-called “high society” on the island. Cocaine, XTC, MDMA, raw …
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Tragedy off Mykonos: 8 migrants still missing, among them 3 children
Search and Rescue operation continues south of Mykonos on Monday, as eight passengers on board of the sailing boat carrying migrants are still missing. Among the missing people are three children. Six human traffickers were arrested. According to local media, those people still missing are aged: 3, 8, 15, 23, …
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Shipwreck with over 100 migrants off Mykonos; injured, missing (video)
A big Search And Rescue operation has been launched by the Greek Coast Guard after it was alerted on a shipwreck with over 100 migrants on board of a sailing boat carrying them from Turkey to Europe via Greece. According to preliminary reports, there are injured passengers and at least …
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Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos… Snow on the Cyclades islands (picts, videos)
A not so often phenomenon on the Cyclades islands in the central Aegean Sea: Snow! Famous landscapes on Mykonos, Santorini, Amorgos, Tinos have been covered with a white carpet and the scenery reminds anything but bright sun, endless blue sea and sandy beaches. Syros, Sifnos and Andros via syrrospress Thrilled …
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