Aegean islands

A recent increase in undocumented migrants landing on Crete and other islands in the southern Aegean as well as the coastline of the Peloponnese appears to be the consequence of an intensified influx of refugees heading for Italy, authorities believe.

Αmazara Quest the “love boat” carrying 300 swinger-couples set sail from the port of Piraeus Thursday morning on a voyage of pleasure and sex. The ship will stop at the islands of Mykonos, Paros, Rhodes, Maramris, Santorini, Chania before returning to Piraeus next Wednesday.

It has nearly been a month since beautiful Doukissa Nomikou tied the knot and she is still glowing. The newly-wed is in Mykonos enjoying the sun and sea of Platy Gialos, as so many other celebrities. The ever present Mykonos Live TV recorded the hot TV hostess and former Star Hellas while she was ready to take a dive in the Aegean waters.

Sifnos, the island of flavours, is the birthplace of famous poets, like Ioannis Gryparis, Kleanthis Triantafyllou (or Rampagas) and Aristomenis Provelegios, as well as award winning chefs, like Tselementés.

Groups of self-styled anarchists vandalized the facades of banks on Akadimias Street in central Athens on Monday during a protest to express solidarity with the jailed robber Tasos Theofilou.

Theofilou has been in prison since his arrest for an armed robbery on the island of Paros in 2012 and a final ruling on his case is expected in the coming days.

Several Greek islands, including popular tourist destinations, do not have enough ambulances or staff to drive them, prompting local authorities to seek makeshift solutions, according to the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers (POEDIN).

A double distinction for Greece and the remote island of Tilos was won yesterday. The Greek project TILOS has earned in the European Energy Sustainability Awards, the “Energy Islands” award, which was judged by a panel of experts, and the “Audience Award” after an open vote among 12 European works.

Work to produce a new media strategy will begin during the summer, Assistant Minister of Culture and Information Milos Jankovic has announced.

Jankovic spoke during a debate dubbed, "Who owns the media in Serbia," Tanjug has reported.

The Russian edition of National Geographic Traveler recommended its readers visit the Greek islands of Kos, Kalymnos, Nisyros and Patmos in a 4-page feature piece. The June-August issue was released on Tuesday, and informs its Russian readers on what to do, where to go on each island, including activities such as yachting, sailing, climbing etc.

Italian billionaire and entrepreneur Gianluca Vacchi, 50, will visit the Aegean province of Muğla on June 26, private broadcaster CNN Türk has reported.

Vacchi, who became a significant social media phenomenon with his dance skills, will perform as a DJ in a private beach club in Muğla's Bodrum. Vacchi has at least 9.5 million followers on his Instagram account.