Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region
Argolida Curfew
10 September 2021 - 6:00am
Argolida in the Peloponnese and Evrytania in central Greece have become the latest regional units to have restrictions imposed on them by the civil protection authorities. This mini-lockdown will go into effect from 06:00 on Friday 10th September and will be reviewed on the 1st October depending on the course of coronavirus cases. All movement in these regional units will be banned betwee
'Acropolis Rally of Gods!'
9 September 2021 - 5:30pm
The Acropolis Rally is back! The special event starts on Thursday 9th September 2021 and finishes on Sunday 12th September. Prior to the start, special traffic measures were put in place since Tuesday to prepare the Special Route and the Farewell Ceremony for the late composer Mikis Theodorakis at the Athens Metropolitan Cathederal. On Thursday morning, the areas around the Acropolis and
Mikis Theodorakis 1925-2021
2 September 2021 - 1:00pm
Mikis Theodorakis, Greek composer died today, aged 96. His musical works ranged from rousing songs based on major Greek poetic works, many of which have remained left-wing anthems for decades, to symphonies and film scores. Theodorakis composed perhaps the most recognizable Greek mus
Health Care 'Exodus'
1 September 2021 - 9:45am
The mandatory Covid-19 vaccination of all health care workers expires today, Wednesday 1st September 2021*. The Health Ministry is preparing for an imminent 'exodus' of staff due to the suspensions that will ensue with a wide array of preemptive measures to fill the gaps and to ensure that services are fully operational. These measures include a reshuffle of healthcare workers within hospitals, mergers o
Plataea Anniversary
27 August 2021 - 1:00pm
The Battle of Plataea - 379 BC - Today is the 2,500th Anniversary of this memorable battle. On 27th August 379 BC allied Greek warriors annihilated a larger invading Persian army. This ferocious battle was the final clash of the
Photographic Exhibition
17 August 2021 - 7:45pm
The 11th annual Photographic Exhibition and Competition was held in Ermioni from 17th to 21st August 2021. Organised by the Ermioni Active Citizens Initiative group, the exhibition was a huge success and attended by local and regional residents. The annual competition had 127 exeptionally creative entries submitted from all over Greece, which visiting guests to the five-evening exhibition were able to admire
Heatwave & Wildfires
3 August 2021 - 2:15pm
The heatwave that's been gripping Greece since last week broke the country's highest ever temperature on Monday 2nd August 2021. The town of Makrakomi in Greece's Phthiotis region in the Eastern part of the Greek mainland was the hottest place not only in Greece on Monday, but in the whole of Europe as well. The meteorological station of the National Observatory of Athens recorded 46.3° degrees Celsius (1
'Cine Syggros' in Ermioni
29 July 2021 - 9:10pm
Ermioni hosted the first open-air cinema showing since the coronavirus lockdowns began in mid-March 2020. After listening to various suggestions, the Mayor of Ermionida, Giannis Georgopoulos and his associates, came up with the plan to revive the showing of outdoor films to young and old cinema lovers at the Syggrou Cultural Centre in Ermioni. The idea was to put into practice, with help
Amanzoe in Ermionida
25 July 2021 - 8:50am
The Amanzoe hotel resort in Ermionida, located between Kranidi and Porto Heli, has been listed as one of the Top Ten Luxury Beach Resorts in Europe. Two other beach resorts are also located in Greece, the Romanos on the mainland and the Daios Cove, in Crete. All three are included in the Luxury Travel Expert's selection of Europe's most fabulous beach resorts where the lucky and wealt
New Covid-Free Measures
16 July 2021 - 7:25am
From Friday 16th July 2021, new rules for the hospitality and entertainment sectors, including restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs, will start to apply throughout all of Greece. Government officials have warned that inspections will be frequent and strict in order to ensure compliance with the new measures. Violation of the new rules carries stiff fines and penalties that escalate for repeat offenders an