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Top Five Destinations in the Peloponnese

More and more travelers are discovering the gems of the Greek mainland, and most of all, the beautiful destinations of the Peloponnese. So what are the top five destinations travelers are flocking to in the southern Greek peninsula? Monemvasia, The Oldest...

Two Majestic Greek Towns with Historic Castles

Methoni and Koroni, two quintessential Greek seaside towns, are home to Venetian castles, countless pristine sandy beaches, and lush landscapes. The two towns are intertwined in myriad ways although they are approximately a thirty minute drive away from each other,...

Mystery Over Death of American Couple in Greece: Accident or Suicide?

Authorities in Greece are searching for clues to the mystery surrounding the death of an American couple living in the country. David Harrison Robinson, 83, and his 80-year-old wife, Lucretia Robinson, were found dead in a 200 -meter -deep ravine...

American Couple Disappears in Greece

Police in Greece is searching for an elderly American couple who disappeared while living in an area of Methoni, south Peloponnese for the last few years. David Harrison Robinson, 83, and his 80-year-old wife, Lucretia Robinson, according to the Silver...

Mediterranean Cyclone "Zorba" Hits Methoni (Video)

The Mediterranean Cyclone "Zorba" that rages in southern Peloponnese on Saturday hit the seaside town of Methoni causing havoc on the main beach and overturning boats. In an exclusive Greek Reporter video shot by Kostas Smirlis, the power of the...

Vessel with 110 Refugees Aboard Located South of Methoni

A vessel with 110 refugees aboard was located 54 nautical miles southwest of Sapienza islet, south of Methoni, the Peloponnese. According to the Greek Coast Guard, one of the passengers sent a distress signal via OLYMPIA RADIO that the vessel...

131 Migrants Rescued Off Western Greece Coast

Greece's coast guard said that 131 migrants were rescued Saturday off the western coast after their vessel sent a distress call and was found rudderless at sea. According to initial reports, the migrants were believed to have been trying to...

Technology Casts Light on Methoni Sunken Town and Sapienza Island Shipwrecks

Technological advances used in the bay of Methoni, southwest Greece, and the northern coast of nearby island Sapienza have revealed more details about the geological features of the seabed and supplied further details about two of the known shipwrecks...

Scientists Search Wood Used for Ancient Triremes

Scientists from Greece and the US believe they are close to tracing the wood from which ancient triremes were made.  The scientists are searching in Pieria (one of the regional units of Greece, located in the southern part of...