Posts include information about Ermioni, Ermionida and the Argolida region

Ermionida Holiday Weekend

Over the weekend of 9th & 10th March 2024, Ermioni celebrated the third anniversary of a new annual 'public holiday of local importance'.  This event commemorates the Hellenic Third National Assembly, that was held in Ermioni (then called Kastri) between January and March 1827, during the Greek War of Independence.  The National Assembly was held on the upper fl

Greek PM Visit to Ukraine

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis made his first visit to Ukraine on Wednesday 6th March.  The unannounced visit was to the coastal city of Odesa, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.  During his visit, there was an

24-hour Strike in Greece

A 24-hour strike across Greece on Wednesday 28th February 2024 marks the first anniversary of the nation's worst rail tragedy at Tempe, as workers demand answers for the accident and punishment for those responsible.  A year after the tragic railway disaster that claimed the lives of 57 people in Central Greec

2nd Anniversary of Invasion

On a somber anniversary for Europe, 24th February marks two years since the barbaric Russian invasion of Ukrainie.  Large crowds of Greek supporters of Ukraine's fight for freedom gathered in the city centres of Athens and Thessaloniki, expressing their continuous support and solidarity for the Ukrainian people.  Ukrainians in Greece and their supporters held a march and rally in Athens on Saturday to mar

Marriage Equality in Greece

On Thursday 15th February 2024, Greece finally approved a landmark bill that legalises same-sex marriage and grants adoption rights to same-sex couples.  The bill was passed after a two-day pariamentary debate that began on Valentine's Day, following months of divided political discussions.  It is a historic day for many Greeks who until now were denied parental and family rights, with many be

Ermioni Marina

Following the original announcement back in July 2013, over 10 years later, work has finally started on the Ermioni 'super-yacht' Marina.  Although ongoing sea-dredging work in the Limani Bay started in September 2023, ground work finally commenced at the beginning of February 2024 with the expansion of foundation stone ground works.  The marina project was delayed following the global

Earthquake in Kranidi

On Tuesday 16th January 2024, a moderate earthquake hit between Kranidi and Leonidio at 07:20am waking residents in Kranidi with a strong vibration, which was felt as far away as Athens.  According to Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.75 on the Richter scale and particularly felt in Kranidi.  The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the sea in the Argolic Gulf, near the Ermio

Epiphany in Ermioni

Epiphany is celebrated annually on 6th January, also known as the Holy Theophany, the 'Yala-Yala' or ta Fota (the lights) it is one of the most sacred and holiest Feast Days on the Greek Orthodox calendar.  According to three of the four gospels, Epiphany celebrates the revelation of God when, during the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist at the River Jordan, the voice of God

Christmas in Greece

The Christmas period in Greece starts on Aghios Nikolaos Day, 6th December, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, a well-known saint who is said to bring gifts to children, lasting until Epiphany, 6th January, when Jesus Christ was baptised by John the Baptist in the River Jordan.  Dating back to AD 354, when the birth of Jesus was declared to be celebrated on 25th December, it h

80th Kalavrita Anniversary

The 'Kalavrita Massacre' was carried out 80 years ago on Monday 13th December 1943.  It was the largest massacre of civilians, not just in Greece, but in Europe during World War II.  Over 500 men and boys of Kalavrita village were marched up to Kappi Hill, and had to watch in horror as the womenfolk of the village, who were locked inside the village school, were engulfed in flames,