Germany made more than €1 billion from helping out Greece
TheLocal.de — The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) reported on Tuesday that according to German Finance Ministry reports shared with the Green Party, Germany made €1.34 billion from various […]
Greek rescue dog that went missing at Toronto airport found
CTV News — A frantic search for a missing rescue dog came to a triumphant end on Tuesday when the animal was located and sent […]
Turkey warns Greek Cypriots, oil companies against offshore drilling
Reuters — Turkey warned Greek Cypriots on Friday not to proceed with energy reserves exploration around Cyprus and President Tayyip Erdogan told oil companies to […]
Drunk passengers removed from Monarch flight to Crete
The Mirror — Passengers were removed from a flight to Crete from Birmingham Airport after they were deemed too drunk to fly. Sunseekers travelling to […]
New heat wave warning with temperatures to hit 41C
eKathimerini — A new heat wave warning was issued this week alerting the public to expect temperatures that could reach 41 Celsius (105.8 Fahrenheit) in […]
FCO: The dangers of quad bikes
A safety and security travel update from the FCO reminds travellers that quad biking is considered an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious […]
Chania man shoots son mistaking him for intruder
An 85-year-old man appeared before the public prosecutor accused of killing his 58-year-old son son on Saturday in the area of Aghioi Theodoroi in Chania […]
New Apokoronas App to help keep municipality clean
Apokoronas new app to help keep the municipality clean is now available. The new mobile app enables residents and visitors to sent photos and comments directly […]
Chinese among the growing number of foreign visitors to Greece
China Daily — Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in an e-mailed press release that Greece is expected to break through the 30 million visitors barrier […]
Holiday sickness fakers face UK government crackdown
BBC — Ministers are seeking to make it harder for UK holidaymakers to make bogus food poisoning claims. Travel industry bosses and hotels in holiday […]
Kazantzakis Travelling England festival in Heraklion
If you are in Crete do not miss the five days full of Literature and Art, readings, theater, dance, music, exhibitions, events and children’s activities. […]
American tourist killed in Zakynthos brawl – Two arrests, more to follow
The Globe and Mail — Greek police say a 22-year-old American tourist has been fatally injured in a bar brawl on the island of Zakinthos. […]
Lost hiker found safe on Crete
eKathimerini — An Italian hiker was found safe after getting lost in the Lefka Ori mountains of western Crete Thursday afternoon. A search and rescue […]
Britain isn’t Greece, Mrs May
Bloomberg View — Britain’s government isn’t due to announce a new budget until the autumn, but debate is already raging over public-sector pay. With Brexit […]
Lawyers fees to be paid electronically – Bar association objections overruled
Naftemporiki — No exceptions are foreseen in a law mandating the obligatory installation of electronic transaction terminals (POS) by businesses and self-employed professionals by a […]