More than 380 earthquakes have been recorded since January 24th in the sea area of Anydros, between Thera (Santorini) and Amorgos, according to V. Karastathis, Director of the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, speaking to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). “The area experiencing this seismic activity has significant tectonic structures and is …
Dimitris Pliatsios and Thanasis Liatifis collaborate to solve problems faced by Metamind Innovations. They are both shareholders in one of the most dynamic spin-off companies in Greece, which sprang from the Ithaca Laboratory at the University of Western Macedonia. [Alexandros Avramidis] Thanasis Liatifis stands in front of the large whiteboard, a marker in his hand, …
Tensions flared in the Eastern Mediterranean this afternoon as a Turkish corvette harassed two research vessels operating approximately 7 nautical miles north of Crete. The vessels, identified as the “NG WORKER” and “IEVOLI RELUME,” were conducting research related to the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project when the Turkish warship challenged their presence via radio. The Turkish …
[Petros Giannakouris/AP file photo] Ruins of a settlement lie on the rocky promontory of Skaros on the Greek island of Santorini, on June 15, 2022. Mild recent seismic activity seems to have activated the volcano for the second time in recent memory and the first since 2011. Given the volcano’s catastrophic explosion around 1600 BC, …
Despite escalating political tensions and threats of military action from Turkey against Greece, tourism between the two nations is booming. Konstantinos Koutras, Greece’s consul general in Istanbul, anticipates a record-breaking 2025, projecting over 200,000 visas issued to Turkish travelers. “We’re experiencing an unrelenting surge in tourism, surpassing previous records year after year,” Koutras stated in …
Based on our original estimates from 2022, all the marine areas with active exploration blocks have the potential to host natural gas quantities capable of covering annual domestic consumption for several years, according to Aristofanis Stefatos. US energy giant Chevron’s interest in Greek hydrocarbons was first expressed in January 2022 and culminated in an official …
Amorgos, Greece (February 2, 2025) – A series of earthquakes rattled the Cyclades islands this morning, with Amorgos experiencing at least six tremors. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the first quake, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, struck at 7:15 am local time. Two more tremors, both registering 3.7, followed within a minute …
In the gloom that followed the deadliest rail disaster in Greece’s history, a sliver of hope had emerged that the shock created by the loss of 57 lives would help the long-neglected rail system to start upgrading its services and maintenance. Those responsible insist on their good intentions and willingness to act. But systemic issues, …
Athens, Greece (February 2nd, 2025) – Visitors have the opportunity to explore Greece’s rich history for free this Sunday, February 2nd. All state-owned archaeological sites, historical locations, monuments, and museums operated by the Ministry of Culture are open to the public without charge. Exhibits at the archaeological museum of Samothrace This free admission initiative allows …
This recipe comes from Germanos Christianopoulos, the owner of the Syntrofia tavern in Megali Prespa, just a few meters above the small harbor in the village of Psarades. Total Time: 2 hoursPrep: 1 hour | Bake: 1 hourServings: One 28 cm (11-inch) pie Ingredients For the Dough: 500 gr yellow wheat flour (for pies and …