Kastellorizo
Greece
Lady of Ro: The Woman Who Raised the Greek Flag Everyday
The "Lady of Ro", Despina Achladioti, is a symbol of patriotism and defiance by raising and lowering the Greek flag every day, for decades
Greece
April 23, 2010: Greece Enters Decade of Bailouts and Austerity
On April 23, 2010, Greece entered the bailouts era by asking its EU partners and the IMF to rescue its economy that went bankrupt.
The dramatic call for help was made from the tiny Aegean island of Kastellorizo by then...
Greece
The Day The Dodecanese Joined Motherland Greece
The Dodecanese, the island archipelago which literally means ”The Twelve Islands”, officially joined their motherland of Greece on March 7, 1948.
Greek News
Turkish Cadets Swim the Distance to the Greek Island of Kastellorizo
Turkey's military cadets swam the distance to the Greek island of Kastellorizo last week to demonstrate how close the Greek island is to Turkey.
The provocative move follows recent statements by Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, who referred to Kastellorizo...
Australia
Oldest Greek in Australia Passes Away at 109
Eleni Confos, the oldest Greek in Australia and the most senior Australian Castellorizian, has passed away peacefully at the age of 109.
Diplomacy
Greek Coast Guard Boat Harassed by Turkish Vessel
A Greek Coast Guard patrol boat was harassed by a Turkish counterpart on Sunday, suffering minor damages but no crew member injuries
Cyprus
Turkey Says “No Chance of Us Backing Off” Drilling Near Greece, Cyprus
Turkish Minister Fatih Donmez announced that Turkey would not cease drilling in Greece's and Cyprus' economic zones (EEZ) on Monday.
Australia
Grand Opening of the New Castellorizian Association of NSW Building
The Castellorizian Association of New South Wales (NSW) inaugurated a new cultural center building in Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Greece
The Dodecanese and the Greek War of Independence
The abandoned places and these traces of lost ways of life of the Dodecanese have been my obsession for several years
Greece
Covid-Free Greek Islands Prepare for Summer Season
Dozens of small Greek islands are becoming Covid-free, as the vast majority of residents have been vaccinated, and prepare to welcome tourists in the summer.