Fugitive Golden Dawn top cadre Christos Pappas arrested
Fugitive Golden Dawn (Chryssi Avgi) top cadre and former deputy Christos Pappas was arrested in an east Athens district on Thursday evening.
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Vaccination Certificate: Green Pass Premiere for Travel to 33 Countries in Europe
The most important privilege for those who care to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, contributing to the war against the pandemic, is taking shape today in 33 European countries. The new "green pass", the European Digital Certificate against Covid-19, also known as the "freedom passport" is implemented with the aim of facilitating safe travel within the European Union.
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Knives Out 2: The shooting started in Spetses
Many months after Netflix had announced that the shooting of Knives Out 2 will take place in Greece, the cinematographers of the film arrived in our country a few days ago.
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Casa Cook and Cook’s Club hotels opened on three Greek islands
The first four Greek hotels under the brands "Casa Cook" and "Cook's Club" of Fosun Tourism, located in Rhodes, Crete, and Kos, were put into full operation for this summer season.
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Love Canal: The Greek beach with the myth of love for singles and couples
Each beach has its own story. Some of them, however, stand out a little more. For their beauty or the myths that accompany them. These are the Greek beaches that may be famous but you do not know the reason or you do not know the details of their history. Marinos Charalampopoulos takes uos on a tour.
One of these Greek beaches is located in the Ionian Sea, you have definitely heard of it and it has a legend to accompany it. The reason for the Canal of Love or otherwise "Canal d'Amour" in Corfu.
In fact, it is a different kind of beaches that you do not find in Greece. It is a natural masterpiece that nature can be proud of. And you's worth putting it on your to-do list soon.
The unique Canal of Love
The Canal of Love, then, is a point in Corfu and specifically in the northwestern part of the island. There is a settlement, Sidari, which is about 30 km away from the capital of Corfu.
In fact, it is a settlement that was created by the merging of two small coastal villages, which were separated only by the beach.
In this area there are three sandy and beautiful beaches but what steals the impressions is the Canal of Love. One of the special Greek beaches. And how not to be with the images from the rocks that compose the scene?
This striking image has been created by the corrosive effect of water and air on sandstone rocks. Apart from that, the whole sea area is full of clay reserves.
The sandy beach with the myth of love for singles and couples
Apart from the natural beauty, the area is accompanied by a unique myth that you may not know. It is one of the Greek beaches that stands out for him. The myth that has been known for many years is as follows: The couple who manages to swim in the canal, will remain in love forever.
Those who are alone and manage to swim along the entire canal, will find true love in their lives. And finally, those who do not dare to take a dip there, a wish and a coin in the deep are enough to know the love of their life.
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Greece tops in superyacht arrivals
The opening of tourism in Greece has already begun to record its first great success as Greece is at the top of the Bloomberg list with the most superyacht visits this summer.
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National Gallery: How the stolen paintings by Picasso and Mondrian were found
A significant success for the Greek Police was the solving of the case of the so-called robbery of the century, the theft of the three paintings of the National Gallery that had disappeared in the early hours of January 9, 2012, in a case - a mystery with a cinematic plot.
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Skiathos offers honorary citizenship to Hollywood's Richard Romanus and Anthea Sylbert, in ceremony that also brings Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
The island of Skiathos on Sunday extended honorary citizenship to Hollywood costume director and film producer Anthea Sylbert and her partner, author and actor Richard Romanus, in a simple ceremony that was also attended by acting stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who are close friends of the couple.
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"Athens is Back": The platform of the Municipality of Athens that supports businesses and consumers is one year old
"Athens is Back" is an initiative of the City of Athens, in partnership with the Athens Traders Association and implemented by the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency, aiming to support businesses operating in Athens. As part of this initiative, the "Athens is Back" platform has been launched, inviting local businesses to showcase their current offers and discounts to all residents and visitors.
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Greek expatriate, 21, among missing in Florida building collapse
The name of a young Greek expatriate man has been added to the list of 159 people that are missing after the sudden collapse of a 12-storey building in Miami, Florida.
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Greek - American family wiped out in murder suicide incident in Ohio
A Greek-American family was found dead in their home in Jackson township in Ohio.The father Nicholas Mavrakis was a US Army veteran that served in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Jackson Township Police Department released the identities of the four family members who died during an apparent murder-suicide.
According to police, the youngest victim was 5 years old:
Nicholas Mavrakis, 47
Lesley Mavrakis, 37
Ace Mavrakis, 13
Pippa Mavrakis, 5
Investigators responded to a Salerno Street NW residence on the afternoon of Father’s Day for a welfare check, according to Jackson Township police.
There, officers found the bodies of four individuals, all from the same family.
Police believe the deaths stem from a domestic dispute that turned deadly.
Detectives from Jackson Township, along with the Stark County Coroner’s Office and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are treating the case as a triple homicide and suicide at this time.
The coroner is still in the process of conducting autopsies to determine the manner of death.
Superintendent Chris DiLoreto released a statement on behalf of Jackson Local Schools, where the 13-year-old boy attended:
“The Jackson Local School District extends its sincerest sympathy to all those affected by the tragedy in our community Sunday afternoon. Our district grieves the loss of two young children, and their family.
Ace Mavrakis was well-liked by faculty and staff at Jackson Memorial Middle School. He was a member of the Jackson High School ninth-grade football team. Pippa Mavrakis was registered to start kindergarten at Strausser Elementary School in August.
Members of our ninth-grade football team met this morning and grief counselors were available to our students. The district is collaborating with Coleman Crisis Services to provide grief support and counseling to any students and/or staff members who may want to speak with a trusted adult.
Anyone wishing to speak with a counselor should call 330-452-6000.”
Covid Delta Mutation Alarm - Travel Restrictions if Cases Increase
Europe has sounded the alarm for the coronavirus Delta mutation, which appears to have become a summer threat, raising additional concerns among tourism and travel professionals. The strain was seen in Greece.
Face masks at outdoor public spaces optional as of Thursday
Using a face mask for coronavirus protection is no longer mandatory at non-crowded outdoor public spaces as of 05:00 on Thursday.
Priest attacks metropolitan bishops with acid during synodic meeting
A priest who threw acid at seven metropolitan bishops and a police officer during a synodic conference that planned to defrock him at Petraki monastery in Athens was arrested on Wednesday evening, Greek police said.