Dodecanese

Medusa drill highlights Athens and Cairo’s bond

This year's Medusa 24 exercise, which will take place throughout the area surrounding Crete, reaching as far as Kasos and Karpathos, highlights Greece and Egypt's extremely close relationship, as well as cooperation with key players in the EU and the wider region of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.

Kastellorizo is a key point for Greece’s EEZ and continental shelf, Dendias says

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited the remote eastern island of Kastellorizo in the Dodecanese on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the island.

During his visit, Dendias emphasized the island's significant geopolitical importance and its crucial role in Greece's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Continental Shelf. 

Worker dies at PPC factory in Kos

A 63-year-old worker died Friday morning at a Public Power Corporation (PPC) factory on the island of Kos.

The man, employed by TERNA Energy Group, collapsed shortly after starting his shift.

Despite receiving immediate first aid, he was pronounced dead after being transferred to the hospital.

Five drownings in 24 hours

Five people have drowned while swimming in the last 24 hours, the coast guard has said.

On Thursday evening, a 75-year-old man was removed unconscious from the sea in Vrachati, Corinthia. He was transferred to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

DYPA: Over 40,000 people vacationed in August with social tourism vouchers

A total of 40,234 social tourism vouchers for 2024-2025 issued by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) were activated in tourist accommodations across the country in August, the second month of the program.

According to the announcement, vacations can be taken until June 30, 2025.

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