Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region

The New Price of History

From Tuesday 1st April 2025 the Greek Ministry of Culture implemented a comprehensive new pricing policy for admission to approximately 350 archaeological sites, museums and monuments under its direct control.  This pricing policy shift occurred against a backdrop of several converging factors.  Greece experienced a significant surge in tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic, placing increased pre

Greece at Standstill

Throughout Greece, Friday 28th February 2025 marked the two year anniversary since the tragic Tempe train disaster, which killed 57 train passengers and crew in a horrific head-on collision.  The whole country came to a standstill as unions, citizens and organisations held a 24-hour nationwide strike and mass demonstrations, demanding

New President of Greece

Constantine Tassoulas has been elected as the new President of the Hellenic Republic, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the first woman to serve as Greece's head of state.  Constantine Tassoulas, 65, was elected for a 5-year term to the largely ceremonial post by the 300-member parliament on Wednesday 12th February 2025

ELPIDA 'Journey of Hope'

Ermioni was the start of the 'Journey of Hope' on Friday 7th February 2025, an awareness initiative at informing and supporting children battling cancer.  Ermioni was honoured with the starting point, being the birth-place of the late Marianna V.

World's Best Cuisine 2025

In December 2024, TasteAtlas, using nearly half a million ratings of over 15,000 dishes, has crowned GREECE the home of the world's best cuisine in 2024/25.  While Italy with its iconic pizza, pasta and deserts, might seem like the obvious choice, Greek cuisine, featuring dishes like kontosouvli, stifado, souvlaki, moussaka, dolmades, dakos and horiatiki salads too

Hinitsa Bay Redevelopment

On Thursday 5th December 2024, the luxury hospitality giant Four Seasons, in partnership with Irish business tycoon and investor Paul Coulson of Hinitsa Bay Holdings, announced plans for the redevelopment of the present 4-star Hinitsa Bay Hotel, close to Porto Heli in E

1st Test Flight to Ermioni

On Saturday 16th November 2024, Hellenic Seaplanes acheived a milestone in Greek aviation by successfully conducting its inaugual test flight to Ermioni in Argolida.  This event marks a significant leap in diversifying transportation options in Greece.  The HS seaplane's journey took it across the breathtaking Greek Riviera, flying over

England 1 Greece 2

In a poignant tribute to their fallen team-mate, the Greek national team secured a historic victory over England at Wembley Stadium on Thursday 10th October 2024.  The win comes just one day after the tragic death of Greek defender George Baldock.  The Greek players, visibly emotional throughout the match, dedicated their performance to Baldock.  Their determination and passion were evident from t

Winter 'Quiet Hours'

On 1st October 2024, Greece implemented new 'Quiet Hours' as the winter season began, adjusting the times which noise is restricted.  All citizens are required to observe quiet hours from 15:30 to 17:30 in the afternoon and from 22:00 to 07:30 at night.  During these periods, all residents are prohibited from activities that generate significant noise.

New 'Golden Visa' Rules

On Monday 2nd September 2024, Greece implemented new 'Golden Visa' rules as part of the government's initiative to strengthen its housing policy.  From today, foreign nationals, specifically those outside the European Union, who wish to obtain a five-year residence permit in Greece, will need to invest in real estate worth at least €800,000, as oposed to the previous threshold of €500,000.  Ho