Greece News 2024

NEWS ARCHIVE - May 2024

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May 25, 2024

Criminal antiquities ring busted by police

The police operation was against a criminal organization trying to sell rare ancient coins, a Kouros female statuette and other items.

Story at Ethnos [Greek]

The water shortage problem on Corfu

Story at Kathimerini [Greek]

Russia vows retaliation against West if frozen Russian assets are utilized

Story at IN GR [Greek]

The "exotic" Greek island off the coast of Aegina with only a monastery and unusual wildlife

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

Erdogan seeks to put pressure on Israel

Story at Skai [Greek]

The Acropolis at dusk in Athens - click to enlarge

Rena Venieri has died

Story at Lifo [Greek]

The schedule for auctions of 20,000 properties

Story at Powergame [Greek]

Mitsotakis new messages to North Macedonian leadership

Story at Protothema [Greek]

Polling and the possibilities of a unified center-left party

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

Another year of tourism records in Greece?

Story at Imerisia [Greek]

Preparing for the European elections and school closings

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

NEWS ARCHIVE - May 2024

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Kalabaka Monastery in the mountain side

DK 2024 EYEWITNESS GREECE - Athens and the Mainland 227 Pages – Amazon

The harbor at Rethymno, a town on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete, is called the Venetian Harbor because it was constructed during the period of Venetian rule over the island, which lasted from 1204 to 1669. The Venetians recognized the strategic importance of the harbor and began constructing fortifications around it in the early 16th century. The harbor and its fortifications were further expanded and strengthened during the 17th century, as the Venetians sought to protect their interests in Crete against the Ottoman Empire.

Today, the Venetian Harbor is a popular destination for tourists, with its picturesque waterfront lined with restaurants, cafes, and shops. Visitors can also see the remnants of the Venetian fortifications, including the imposing Fortezza fortress, which overlooks the harbor from a nearby hilltop.

Kathisma beach in Lefkada