Kythnos

Greek Island Offers Doctors €2,500 Monthly Bonus to Tackle Shortage

The Municipality of Kythnos island in Greece and a private foundation have joined forces to offer a €2,500 ($2,800) monthly financial bonus allowance for specialized doctors. The comprehensive incentive package aims to significantly improve public health services on the island...

The Unexpected Greek Islands Where Short-Term Rentals Far Exceed the National Average

Greek islands have emerged as Greece’s most concentrated short-term rental hotspots, with destinations such as Serifos, Kythnos and Sifnos recording far more registered properties per resident than the national average, according to a new study. The findings show that island...

Escape to Kythnos: Greek Island Offers Doctors Monthly Bonus

Facing persistent shortages of doctors, the Greek island of Kythnos is offering new financial incentives to recruit medical professionals to the island. The plan includes a €1,000 ($1,185) monthly bonus for a pediatrician and an internal medicine physician (pathologist) who...

From Thermia to Kythnos: The Evolution of a Greek Island

The island of Kythnos in Greece, which has evolved immensely in the past few years, is also called Thermia (or Thermiá), at least since the 12th century when it was referred to as the "Bishopric of Kea and Thermia"....

Affordable Cyclades Escapes: A Guide to Budget-Friendly Ferry Tickets

Ferry tickets to Greece's Cyclades vary according to demand and the distance of the island from the three main ports near Athens: Piraeus, Lavrion, and Rafina. If you are dreaming of a Cycladic summer vacation without breaking the bank, here...

How Kythnos Is Becoming Greece’s Smart Island

The German multinational technology conglomerate, Siemens, funded the Kythnos Smart Island project, which has now been completed. The project is proof that smart energy technologies can be a part of holistic infrastructure upgrades. The four-year project on Kythnos, located between...

Israeli Investor to Transform Iconic Kythnos Xenia Into a 5-Star Resort

Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid plans to transform the island of Kythnos, Greece, into a luxury destination by investing 25 million euros to transform the historic "Xenia" Hotel into a five-star resort. Ravid bought the hotel following a tender launched by...

Top Archaeological Discoveries of 2023 in Greece

2023 was a remarkable year for archaeological discoveries in Greece, with several significant findings that shed light on the country's rich history. These remarkable finds highlight the wealth of archaeological treasures that still lie hidden beneath the surface of Greece,...

Thousands of Ancient Items Discovered at Kythnos Island, Greece

Thousands of items have been uncovered at the Kythnos archaeological site, an ancient city located in what is today called Vryokastro. The excavations were carried out at several points of interest on the ancient acropolis of Kythnos; namely, a temple...

Luxury Superyacht 007 Sinks off Kythnos, Greece

The 49-meter superyacht 007 sank off the island of Kythnos, Greece on Friday night, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. No one was hurt. The incident took place at Kolona Bay, where one of the most picturesque beaches in Greece...