Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region
International Women's Day
8 March 2021 - 8:08am
8th March is 'International Women's Day' and we should celebrate the 'Wonder Women' of the World. Greece has some of the most famous women of all time. Although most ancient Greek women had few rights, were unable to vote, own land or inherit, a womans place was in the home and her purpose in life was for bearing and rearing children. Yet despite their social isolation, Ancient Greece revered
New 'Dark-Red' Restrictions
4 March 2021 - 7:00am
There will now be a 'Dark-Red' zone added to the original Red and Yellow zones introduced in Greece on 30th January. Joining Attica in the new 'Dark-Red' zone will be Thessaloniki, Achaea, Arcadia, Korinthia, Argolida*, Larisa, Lefkada, Fthiotida, Thesprotia, Arta, Samos, Boeotia, Chios, Evia, Rhodes and Heraklion. Due to the progression of the Covid-1
'Martis' welcomes Spring
1 March 2021 - 8:30am
The ancient tradition of Martis (from which the month of March is named) is celebrated from 1st March and welcomes the Spring season. Martis dates back to the cults of Demeter and Persephone, based in Eleusis where the famous 'Eleusian Mysteries' were performed. As a form of initiation into the secret cult, new initiates wore a bracelet called a kroki around their right hand and left ankl
Snow Storm 'Medea'
16 February 2021 - 12:05pm
Greece has been hit by the winter storm called 'Medea' leaving Athens, including the ancient Acropolis, blanketed in snow. It's been the heaviest snowfall in Greece in over 12 years. The Greek capital's famed monuments and neighbourhoods have taken on a new beauty, adding to their usual charm. Although heavy snowfall is not uncommon in Greece's northern and mountainous regions,
Vaccination in Ermionida
12 February 2021 - 9:40am
It has been announced by the Mayor of Ermionida, Giannis Georgopoulos, that vaccination against the Covid-19 virus will start within Ermionida from Monday 15th February at the vaccination centre of the Kranidi Health Centre. The Regional Health Centre in Kranidi is fully equipped and ready to commence the vaccination programme. The National Public Health Organisation originally selected the hospitals in
Lockdown in Attica
11 February 2021 - 6:55am
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced there will be a near-total Coronavirus lockdown throughout the Attica region of Greece. These extra restrictions will commence from Thursday 11th February and initially last until Sunday 28th February 2021. The new measures come after many spikes in the number of infections recently and a worrying rise in hospitalisations in the region. As part of
Greek Language Day
9 February 2021 - 10:02am
9th February has been officially declared as International Greek Language Day and is a day for Greeks, Philhellenes and non-Greeks to celebrate the important role the Greek language has played in world culture. Greek language and culture has spread across more than 35 Centuries, providing an unbroken link between modern-day Greeks and their ancient ancestors. Unlike Latin, Greek is a living language cu
'Flying Dolphins' To Retire
1 February 2021 - 11:40am
Hellenic Seaways announced that they have ordered three new catamaran passenger ships that will replace their old beloved 'Flying Dolphins'. The ageing fleet of 'Flying Dolphins' have served destinations in the Saronic Gulf for more than forty years and it is time these old hydrofoils, built in Russia/Ukraine, were replaced. Hellenic Seaways, created in 2005 as an Attica Group subsidery, has or
New 'Two-Tier' Restrictions
30 January 2021 - 7:05am
The Greek Government announced a streamlined two-tier system of epidemiological alert nationally, that share the essential obligatory health rules, such as wearing face masks and sending SMS before leaving home. As part of the 2nd nationwide lockdown, starting 6:00am on Saturday 30th January 2021, this new two-tier system will apply to places considered Lev
3rd National Lockdown ???
26 January 2021 - 10:32am
One expert on the commitee of health advisors said that a third tougher lockdown, similar to March and November 2020, cannot be ruled out. However, that situation remains somewhat distant given the current epidemiological picture in Greece, as the virus has shown new infections, intubations and deaths easing over the past couple of days. With less than 500 new infections a day and less than 300 Covid-19 patients in inte