A new monument was unveiled to fallen aviator Squadron Leader Michael Papamikhail in Ermioni.  The ceremony was held on Saturday 18th November 2023.  The monument is in memory of the late Squ.Ldr Michael Papamihikhail, born in Ermioni on 12th June 1935, who died on 1st November 1965 in the line of duty, aged 30, whilst servi

Taxiarches Day is celebrated as an annual local holiday on the 8th November in Ermioni.  On this day, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast day of the Synaxis* of the Taxiarches and Archangels Michael and Gabriel, including Raphael and other spiritual and heavenly orders.  Following an early morning church service at the 9th century Byzantine Taxiarches Church in Ermioni,

Following local elections held in Ermionida on Sunday 8th October 2023, with all votes counted, present Mayor Yiannis Georgopoulos (pictured left) was re-elected for a second consecutive 5-year term as the Mayor of Ermionida.  As the founder of 'Mighty Hermione', his New Democracy Party deputies and colleagues made massive steps in mak

On Thursday 18th September 1834, Athens was declared the capital of the young Greek state.  It was selected as the capital from cities including Argos, Corinth, Megara, Piraeus, as well as the original capital of Nafplio.  The reasons that led Athens to finally being chosen have to do with its glorious history as the cradle of ancient Greek culture.  The decision was probably inf