Dodecanese
Ship carrying sheep and goats to Saudi Arabia dislodged after running aground
A Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship transporting 6,800 sheep and goats from Georgia to Saudi Arabia that ran aground near a Dodecanese island has been dislodged and towed to Kalymnos for a safety inspection.
Also on board were 15 foreign crew members and one Syrian passenger.
There were no reports of water ingress or injuries on the vessel, which ran aground north of Pserimos.
Greece to declare two new national marine parks
The government is preparing to announce the creation of two new marine parks - in the Ionian and Aegean seas - ahead of the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Greece (April 15-17).
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Mega-project on Astypalaia in the works
One after another, islands that until today were considered alternative or generally far off the beaten track are changing in appearance. Astypalaia is now heading in this direction, with plans to build a new village of tourist residences the size of the island's capital, Chora.
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Shipwrecks found off Kasos
The discovery of 10 shipwrecks as well as important individual finds has been announced after the completion in October last year of underwater archaeological research in the maritime area of Kasos island, in the southeast Aegean.
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Lesvos to launch fast-track visas for Turks from April 1st
Lesvos will launch fast-track visas for Turkish tourists from April 1st, the mayor of Mytilini Panagiotis Taktikos announced on Thursday.
The announcement follows an agreement by Athens and Ankara, approved by the EU, to revive a previous scheme the special Schengen Express Visa program for Turkish citizens wishing to visit certain eastern Aegean islands.
Ferry returns to Piraeus over medical emergency
The Dodecanese-bound Blue Star Patmos ferry was forced to return to the port of Piraeus on Tuesday due to a medical emergency concerning a 69-year-old citizen.
The The Blue Star Patmos had embarked from Piraeus and was to make stops at the islands of Patmos, Leipsoi, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Symi, and Rhodes.
No details concerning the patient's health have been made available.
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Consumate Kos Island: Bars and Cafes in Kos Town
Whether you’re looking to let loose and party or prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, Kos town has something for everyone
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Bad weather just around the corner
Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a weather bulletin on Thursday, warning of stormy weather in the coming days, including a high frequency of lightning and possibly hailstorms.
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TV crew finds decomposed body on Karpathos beach
A TV crew filming for a series called "Wild Greece" discovered a badly decomposed body on the small island of Saria, north of Karpathos, on Friday.
Presenters, who were accompanied by local nature protection officers and coast guard when they arrived on the island, noticed the washed up on Palatia beach.
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Direct flight to connect Rhodes with Bahrain
The Municipality of the Dodecanese island of Rhodes on Wednesday announced the launch of a direct flight between Rhodes and the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain.
The flight will be operated by Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air.
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