Lesbos
Greece
Turkish Medical Tourism Lures Lesbos Residents
A private hospital in Adramyttion, Turkey is calling the residents of the Greek Island Lesbos for medical exams and hospitalization at very good prices, while they are bombarded with publicity in the press and on the Internet, according to...
Greece
Lesbos' Lure Traps Illegal Immigrants
At the same time Greece is trying to face a huge economic crisis, it is also struggling to cope with waves of immigrants and refugees from war-torn and poverty-stricken areas. The island of Lesbos, an ouzo-making agricultural and resort...
Europe
Turks Picked Greece for Their Summer Vacations
Greece was a favorite destination this summer for Turkish tourists, as 85,450 of them traveled mostly to Greek islands, while 75,189 chose Italy.
Lesbos and Chios, two of the islands closest to Turkey, were the top picks and visits were...
Greece
Fire in Lakonia and Lesbos
In Lakonia, fire fighters have been fighting a massive forest fire for more than 24 hours, and have finally managed to bring the blaze partly under control. 32 fire fighters and 17 vehicles have been involved in the fire...