An event to formally celebrate the anniversary of 2,500 years since the famous battle of Thermopylae and the naval battle of Salamis was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Naval Cadets Academy in Piraeus, with the leadership of the country attending.  Marianna Vardinoyiannis, a resident of Ermioni and honorary president

Seven Greek islands have been added to the list of countries from which travellers must quarantine when entering England to try to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.  Improved access to data means that the British Government can now decide rules on an island-by-island basis depending on Covid-19 infection rates.  From Wednesday 9th September, passengers arriving fro

Mycenae -  An aerial view shows the extent of Sunday's fire at the treasured archaeological site of Bronze Age Mycenae, one of Greece's most visited complexes.  The citadel and museum reopened to the public on Tuesday 1st September 2020.  The fire didn't cause irreparable damage to t

The Greek Deputy Minister for Civil Protection and Crisis Management announced that all activities, including religious services for the 14th/15th August Feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a major festival time in Greece, will be cancelled this year.  This emergency measure was necessary due to the enormous number of people who celebrate this major feast day and attend the many festivals associated w