Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region
'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 - 7:25amFrom 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
Obligatory Covid Vaccination
12 July 2021 - 9:40pm
New key measures were announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at an extraordinary live TV briefing on Monday evening 12th July 2021, including an obligatory Covid-19 vaccination for public and private hospital workers, and an entry ban for unvaccinated people in indoor spaces. It is aimed at those aged over 60 and to young people to get vaccinated against the global pandemic as measures aimed at
UK Restrictions Ease
8 July 2021 - 7:35pm
The UK government announced today that fully-vaccinated visitors returning from Greece will no longer have to quarantine when they return home from 19th July 2021. At present, travellers arriving from a country on the amber list are required to self-isolate on arrival. UK residents who are fully vaccinated through the UK vaccine rollout only, will no longer have to isolate when they return to Great Brit
Greece win Euro 2004
4 July 2021 - 11:45pm
Greece won the Euro 2004 Championship on this day, Sunday 4th July 2004, in one of the greatest shocks in the history of European football. Unfancied Greece, to the surprise of most people, beat the hosts Portugal 1-0 in the final held in Lisbon. A team expected to fail in the group stages, Greece defeated three top-seeded teams on the way to lifting the cup, Portugal with Cris
Mask wearing rules eased
24 June 2021 - 6:24am
'We can see you smile again!' The government announced that as of Thursday 24th June, face masks are no longer mandatory in outdoor public spaces. The decision comes following a steady decline in the spread of the Covid-19 virus. However, the wearing of a face mask is still required at all indoor public spaces, including public transport. It was also announced that from Monday
Acropolis Museum Anniversary
20 June 2021 - 8:00am
The Acropolis Museum in Athens celebrated its 12th Anniversary on Sunday 20th June 2021 since it first opened its doors to the public in 2009. To mark this special occasion, the museum will open on Sunday from 08:00 until 20:00 with a reduced entry fee of 5 Euros per person to all exhibition areas. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in the new thematic presentation
Ermioni tribute to Anthoula
19 June 2021 - 7:00pm
Ermioni paid tribute to Anthoula Lazaridou-Douroukou who died on Thursday 17th June. Anthoula was a painter, artist and writer who lived in Ermioni and created numerous paintings depicting Ermioni during its recent history. Her paintings, in her very distinct style, showed Ermioni's historical buildings, olive harvesting, fishermen, people and children going about their everyday wor
Greece-EU Anniversary
27 May 2021 - 7:00pm
Thursday 27th May marks one of a programme of celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of Greece's accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), the predecessor to the European Union (EU). The anniversary will be commemorated at a special event to be held in the Zappeion Hall in Athens. The event will also mark the official launch of the European Commission's Conference on the Fut