A seismic tremor of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 00:27 Greek time, as announced by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, on behalf of the four constituents of the Unified National Seismological Network.
The death of Vassilis Kourtakis, president of the company "Hellenic Wine Cellars" was announced by the Hellenic Wine Association.
16% of the forests of mainland Attica -that is about one sixth of the total- are estimated to have been burned during the recent fires in Schino, Varybombi, Keratea and Vilia, according to an analysis by the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr.
The arrival of autumn brings new data against the background of the spread of the Delta mutation and the appearance of the new mutant strain Mu of the coronavirus, a fact that again puts the government and experts on alert for the general development of the pandemic in our country.
Renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis died on Thursday at the age of 96 in Athens. One of the most important Greek composers, politician and writer and a living history of Greek song, passed away on Thursday morning, at the age of 96. This is a great loss for Greece and the world.
The Greek State has raised close to 2.5 billion euros from today's re-issuance of 5-year and 30-year bonds.
Stunning sizes, which according to them no other business sector in our country has to present compared to the international competition. These are the achievements that make many characterize the world first of the Greek navy as a "maritime miracle".
The Great Days of Nemea is an institution that has been taking place for the last 17 years (since 2004). The loyal audience, which have gained numbers all these years of the event, are looking forward every year for the first weekend of September, when the Great Days of Nemea take place.
One year after the postponement of her long-awaited sold out appearance in Athens, the ethereal Monica Bellucci, one of the most famous and beautiful stars of world cinema, comes to the Herodion on September 21, 22 and 23 to interpret letters and memories of Maria Kallas to mesmerize the Greek audience in her first theatrical appearance, under the direction of Tom Wolf. A spectacle provided for the Greek public by the cultural organization "Lykofos" of George Lykiardopoulos.
Government spokesperson Yiannis Economou on Tuesday announced the following changes in the cabinet, as well as the formation of a new civil protection ministry that will replace the deputy civil protection ministry, including responsibility for the fire brigade.
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Monday, the second day of her visit to Kalymnos, went to the island of Pserimos and talked with the residents of the remote Greek island.
All shipping routes lead to the Greek Maritime Golf Event, the great maritime golf tournament that will be held for the 7th year on September 3-5, 2021, in Costa Navarino, Messinia.
The Greek Maritime Golf Event will bring together distinguished members of Greek shipping who will compete in the absolutely safe destination of Costa Navarino, with a strict health protocol established by the organization and approved by the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports.
The four-player tournament teams will compete in the two 18-hole signature courts, The Dunes Course and The Bay Course. More specifically, on Saturday, September 4, participants will take part in a shotgun scramble race that will take place at The Dunes Course, in a beautiful landscape with hundreds of years old olive trees. Respectively, on Sunday, September 5, golfers will optionally take part in the two (2) ball better ball (3/4 hcp) competition that will be held at The Bay Course, with excellent views of the historic bay of Navarino and the picturesque port of Pylos .
The teams will claim distinctions in both courses respectively, for winning the first three places in the overall standings, while there will be special awards in Saturday's match for the players who will score the best individual performances in the special categories "Longest Drive" and " Closest to the Pin ”.
Non-tournament participants will have the opportunity to take golf lessons on Saturday 4 September and take part in the putting competition to be held at The Dunes Course.
On Saturday, September 4, the night of the winners will be bright and will hold many surprises and gifts for the participants. The presentation will be undertaken jointly by the Euroleague legend, Joe Arlauckas and internationally renown model Ioanna Papadimitriou.
For the first time, in collaboration with Trace 'n Chase, the only sports card and souvenir dealer in Europe, a silent auction will be held, auctioning golf legend items from such athletes as Gary Player, Tiger Woods, Roy Mcllroy and world-class athletes, including NBA Finals Champion & MVP Giannis Antetokoumpo, NFL Champion Tom Brady and tennis player Serena Williams.
The shipping community is expected for another year to "embrace" and actively support the beneficent purpose of the event, as during the award night the participants will have the opportunity to contribute the amount they want directly to the special space that will be formed. The total amount that the event will raise will be donated to the Urban Non-Profit Company KARKINAKI, which claims to intervene in the effort to stop childhood and adolescent cancer being a taboo subject, but also to find as many allies as possible so that every child with the disease has access to high quality care, effective treatment and, ultimately, the right to life.
The Greek Maritime Golf Event is attended by some of the leading shipping companies from Greece and Cyprus as well as large Greek companies that support the event.
Maritime Sponsors:
The Platinum Sponsor of the event is The Marshall Islands Registry IRI.
Golden Sponsors are Mainline Shipping Company, Onego Shipping Company, Jotun Hellas and Swift Marine.
Silver Sponsors are Arrow Hellas, DNV and Drew Marine.
Official Travel Partner of the event is Marine Tours.
Official Sponsor is the IYC.
Official Supporters are Tototheo Maritime and Standard Club.
Non-Maritime Sponsors:
Signature Sponsor is MOTODYNAMIKI SA
Official Airline is Qatar Airways.
Official Supporter is Poseidonia.
Official Rental Partner is Avance.
Official Beauty Partner is Messinian Spa.
Official Clothing Partner is Under Armor.
Official Carrier is Pilia Express.
Official Water is Minoa Water.
Silent Auction Partner is Trace ‘n Chase.
Partners of the event are Pylos Poems, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, The Margi, Arifakis, Domotel Kastri, Karalis Beach Hotel, METACHA, EOS SAMOU, Luc Belaire, Veroni, Lakonia, Ideas Print, Dinner in the Sky, Blue Shades of Greece, Athi Rodi and Unique Flowers Creations.
Audio Visual Partner is Boo Productions.
"The epidemiological burden in Greece remains at high levels and the next period will be extremely crucial for the evolution of the pandemic," government spokesperson Yiannis Economou said on Monday during a press briefing.
"We are seeing a huge increase in the number of cases and hospitalizations of children in America. We are expected to see a large increase in hospitalizations for children here as well ", the professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, Theoklis Zaoutis, pointed out to state broadcaster ERT, calling on parents and adolescents to be vaccinated.