Members of the Delian League
Islands haunted by doctor shortages ahead of summer
There are not enough doctors to treat patients at National Health System (ESY) units on the Greek islands and the situation is set to deteriorate further during the summer with the arrival of tourists. The relatively few medical staff that remain are struggling to keep up and are overworked.
Golden Visa: At €800,000 for Attica, Thessaloniki and major islands
With purchases of properties over 120 sq.m. in the regions of Attica and Thessaloniki, in Mykonos, Santorini and on islands with a population of over 3,000 inhabitants - The limit is 400,000 in the rest of Greece - Stricter conditions for Golden Visa - All changes for Airbnb rentals
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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Island communities divided over spread of holiday villas
An increasing number of Greece's Aegean islands are following the model used - many say overused - on Mykonos and Santorini, both international tourism magnets. New construction springs up constantly, as for example on the island of Sifnos (photo), with homeowners increasingly coming from abroad.
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.
Smuggler caught selling antiquities for €100,000
An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a 44-year-old antiquities smuggler in Vatondas on the island of Evia on Monday for attempting to sell 38 Hellenistic-era silver coins.
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Claros Sanctuary excavations continue
Excavations at Claros Sanctuary have been the longest-running excavations ongoing under Ege University's Archaeology Department, says excavation head Associate Professor Onur Zunal, while shedding light on how Claros emerged as a prophecy center in the past.
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Bursting with tourists and running out of water
Several Cyclades islands are among the most popular destinations in Greece. They are also running out of water.
It's not just the increased consumption that the crowds of visitors bring. The islands are going through a period of drought.
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Your Guide to Anafi
A ninety minute ferry journey from Santorini and the easternmost of the Cyclades, Anafi has always been somewhat out on a limb, geographically and spiritually
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Your Guide to Paros
From teen partygoers to young families, from gourmet couples to wizened hikers, from stylish art lovers to island hopping students, Paros welcomes all-comers with open arms
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