www.apokoronanews.gr

  • Home
  • National News
  • Local News
  • Economy
  • Comment
    • Europe
  • Refugee Crisis
  • Events
  • Contact

National News

Hill International awarded contract for new Kasteli Heraklion Airport

9th June 2018 Newsroom 0

Hill International, the US multinational construction consultant and risk management firm, has been awarded a contract to become the ‘Independent Engineer’ for the New International […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Greek shipowners say EU tax pressure could make Brexit Britain attractive

9th June 2018 Newsroom 0

Reuters – Greek shipowners could relocate to Britain after it leaves the European Union if European regulators demand changes to favourable shipping taxes in Greece, […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

The Mediterranean at risk of becoming ‘a sea of plastic’, WWF warns

9th June 2018 Newsroom 0

The Mediterranean is turning into a dangerous plastic trap, with record levels of pollution from microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimetres in […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
No Image

Turkish Navy launches warships and commandos in the Aegean

8th June 2018 Newsroom 0

Greek City News —  According to Turkish state agency broadcaster Anadolu, Turkey is putting a frigate, two gunboats and a navy commando group on readiness in the Aegean […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

The Mirror’s best Cretan beaches

5th June 2018 Newsroom 0

The Mirror — Crete boasts some seriously spectacular beaches whether you’re after a scenic stroll or want to make the most of golden sands. Crete […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Tourism contributed up to 27,3% of Greek GDP in 2017

5th June 2018 Newsroom 0

Tornos News — Greek tourism‘s contribution to the national economy rose in 2017, the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE) noted in a report […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

ESM urges Greece to stick to reforms, calls IMF to join bailout – chief economist

2nd June 2018 Newsroom 0

Reuters – Greece must commit to implementing reforms in order to shield itself from external risks as it emerges from its third international bailout, the […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
No Image

US Congressman: F-35s could be ‘used against Greece’ if sold to Turkey

28th May 2018 Newsroom 0

eKathimerini — The United States should freeze the sale of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Turkey because they are more likely to use […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Eurogroup turns to issue of Greek debt, seeks sustainability analysis

25th May 2018 Newsroom 0

eKathimerini — Eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday vowed a comprehensive agreement for Greece’s debt by June 21 when the Eurogroup meets and […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
No Image

Another Bulgarian woman missing in Crete

17th May 2018 Newsroom 0

A 37-year-old Bulgarian woman has been missing since 2 May  2018 on  Crete. For nearly seven years, Desislava Ilieva had a relationship with a local man who was […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Souda Bay base an essential hub for NATO

15th May 2018 Newsroom 0

Greece’s military base in Souda Bay, Crete, is an “essential hub” for NATO operations in the Mediterranean, combining world-class facilities with access to North Africa, […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Growth in Greece is not the result of decisions taken by the lenders

14th May 2018 Newsroom 0

The Adam Smith Institute a UK based neoliberal think tank and lobbying group based in the United Kingdom which advocates free-market ideas published an article about Greece as it nears its long-awaited […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
No Image

Prince Charles’ official visit a ‘milestone’ for Greek-UK relations

10th May 2018 Newsroom 0

eKathimerini — The first official visit of a member of the British royal family to Greece constitutes a “milestone” in the relations between the two […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Torrential rain floods areas in southern Greece

7th May 2018 Newsroom 0

eKathimerini — Torrential rainfall has caused floods in areas of Ileia in southern Greece. According to the Athens News Agency, the floods have caused disruptions […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Greece kicks off €3 billion program for solar and wind power

7th May 2018 Newsroom 0

Bloomberg — Greece is preparing to auction 2.6 gigawatts of solar and wind projects to attract investment and beef up the country’s clean-energy credentials.$ “From […]

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp

Posts navigation

« 1 2 3 … 73 »
  • Ten year old mystery of the suspicious death of Jean Hanlon in Crete

    Following a UK Channel 5 documentary entitled ‘Murdered in Paradise : The Killing of Jean Hanlon’, new information has emerged which was  enough to lead […]

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
  • PFPO’s stray animals meetings with German MEPs and the Authorities in Crete

    PFPO PRESS RELEASE – (repost) Last month MEPs Professor Klaus Buchner, animal activist Stefan Eck and Georgios Chatzimarkakis, who is from Crete, organized a congress […]

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
  • Book club in Apokoronas

    NEW BOOK CLUB Kindle/ebook recommended Meets Monthly Read an entertaining, interesting book every month. Members take turns to propose a choice of books. Meet, discuss […]

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
  • A new novel on wartime Crete by Phillip Duke, a former apokoronas resident

    A Cretan village confronts the Nazi juggernaut sweeping across Europe. A village matriarch tries to hold her family together…Her grieving son finds a new life […]

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
  • A driver’s licence saga

    AN received a letter from a reader about problems with the renewal of a drivers licence. Name and email supplied. ‘Last autumn, the government introduced […]

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp

FaceBook Page

FaceBook Page

Most popular

  • Ten year old mystery of the suspicious death of Jean Hanlon in Crete
    Ten year old mystery of the suspicious death of Jean Hanlon in Crete
  • How to find your property tax statement online - and print it
    How to find your property tax statement online - and print it
  • 2018 ENFIA now on line - how to print the tax demand
    2018 ENFIA now on line - how to print the tax demand
  • PFPO's stray animals meetings  with German MEPs and the Authorities in Crete
    PFPO's stray animals meetings with German MEPs and the Authorities in Crete
  • British woman who died in Crete 'could have been fatally injured by fall 11 days before her death'
    British woman who died in Crete 'could have been fatally injured by fall 11 days before her death'

Cat’s Pyjamas Rescue – See Cats for Adoption gallery

Delaney: And so it began …. A new novel by Owen Mullen

"A crime thriller not to be missed"

To adopt an animal at any time contact Apokoronas council

AUTO CLUB

Games People Play

An utterly gripping crime thriller. Available from Amazon in paperback and Kindle format

Plaitis Photography

Plaitis Photography: Interior, Architectural, Aerial, Virtual Reality‎ Photography
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
Local News
  • Ten year old mystery of the suspicious death of Jean Hanlon in Crete

    25th August 2019 0
  • Book club in Apokoronas

    1st June 2019 0
  • A new novel on wartime Crete by Phillip Duke, a former apokoronas resident

    1st June 2019 0
  • State of emergency for the whole of Chania Prefecture

    14th February 2019 0
  • Record rainfall in Chania in January

    3rd February 2019 0

Copyright © 2019 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes