Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region
'O Mastoras' Memories
9 April 2024 - 4:53pm
O Mastoras (The Master) gyros food-bar finally closed down mid-April 2024, after supplying Ermioni residents and visitors with delicious traditional meals over many many years. The original O Mastoras gyros bar was situated in the heart of the Old Village of Ermioni, close to the Panaghia church, and was known to all their European customers as
Which Easter do you Celebrate?
31 March 2024 - 12:00pm
Many millions of Christians will celebrate Easter Sunday on 31st March 2024, whilst millions more will celebrate Easter Sunday on 5th May 2024. Why is there a difference? Which Easter do you celebrate? The date of Easter Sunday varies because different Christian denominations follow different methods to dete
Ermionida Holiday Weekend
10 March 2024 - 10:30am
Over the weekend of 9th & 10th March 2024, Ermioni celebrated the third anniversary of a new annual 'public holiday of local importance'. This event commemorates the Hellenic Third National Assembly, that was held in Ermioni (then called Kastri) between January and March 1827, during the Greek War of Independence. The National Assembly was held on the upper fl
Greek PM Visit to Ukraine
6 March 2024 - 12:45pm
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis made his first visit to Ukraine on Wednesday 6th March. The unannounced visit was to the coastal city of Odesa, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During his visit, there was an
24-hour Strike in Greece
28 February 2024 - 11:00am
A 24-hour strike across Greece on Wednesday 28th February 2024 marks the first anniversary of the nation's worst rail tragedy at Tempe, as workers demand answers for the accident and punishment for those responsible. A year after the tragic railway disaster that claimed the lives of 57 people in Central Greec
2nd Anniversary of Invasion
24 February 2024 - 6:30pm
On a somber anniversary for Europe, 24th February marks two years since the barbaric Russian invasion of Ukrainie. Large crowds of Greek supporters of Ukraine's fight for freedom gathered in the city centres of Athens and Thessaloniki, expressing their continuous support and solidarity for the Ukrainian people. Ukrainians in Greece and their supporters held a march and rally in Athens on Saturday to mar
Marriage Equality in Greece
15 February 2024 - 11:30pm
On Thursday 15th February 2024, Greece finally approved a landmark bill that legalises same-sex marriage and grants adoption rights to same-sex couples. The bill was passed after a two-day pariamentary debate that began on Valentine's Day, following months of divided political discussions. It is a historic day for many Greeks who until now were denied parental and family rights, with many be
Ermioni Marina
1 February 2024 - 2:00pm
Following the original announcement back in July 2013, over 10 years later, work has finally started on the Ermioni 'super-yacht' Marina. Although ongoing sea-dredging work in the Limani Bay started in September 2023, ground work finally commenced at the beginning of February 2024 with the expansion of foundation stone ground works. The marina project was delayed following the global
Earthquake in Kranidi
16 January 2024 - 8:20am
On Tuesday 16th January 2024, a moderate earthquake hit between Kranidi and Leonidio at 07:20am waking residents in Kranidi with a strong vibration, which was felt as far away as Athens. According to Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.75 on the Richter scale and particularly felt in Kranidi. The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the sea in the Argolic Gulf, near the Ermio
Epiphany in Ermioni
6 January 2024 - 12:00pm
Epiphany is celebrated annually on 6th January, also known as the Holy Theophany, the 'Yala-Yala' or ta Fota (the lights) it is one of the most sacred and holiest Feast Days on the Greek Orthodox calendar. According to three of the four gospels, Epiphany celebrates the revelation of God when, during the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist at the River Jordan, the voice of God