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Peloponnese

Restoration of Frankish Tower on Acrocorinth

The restoration works of the Frankish Tower on the Acrocorinth in the Peloponnese, southern Greece, are rapidly progressing. The restoration is funded by the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) and is held by the 25th Byzantine Antiquities Ephorate working group. Acrocorinth, the acropolis of...

Explosion in Peloponnese Injures Two Children

A massive explosion took place in the warehouse of a firework factory in Zevgolatio, Peloponnese, southern Greece. The owners and two young children aged 8 and 13 years, were seriously injured and have since been transported to hospitals in Athens. The...

New Activities in the Ionian Village

One of the main aims of The Archdiocese of America is to bring Greek children of the diaspora in contact with Greek culture and orthodox faith. This year, more than 250 Greek boys and girls from the U.S.A. will visit Greece...

7 Natural Spa Destinations in Greece

Leaving aside for a while the exotic beaches with golden sand or luxurious infinity pools that seem to bind with the sea, Greek Reporter presents seven natural spas located in islands, caves or waterfalls across Greece. Polylimnio, Mesinia Polylimnio is located...

Catarrhal Fever Threatens Sheep in Peloponnese

An outbreak of catarrhal fever disease among sheep in southern Greece has spread all over the Peloponnese region with dozens of herds being infected, authorities announced on Friday. The regional council convened in the presence of stock breeders from...

Fatal Car Collision in Peloponnese – 1 Dead, 3 Arrested

Three men in Peloponnese were arrested by Greek police for intentionally forcing another car off the road with their vehicle. Their actions led to the death of a Bulgarian man. According to Greek authorities, the three Greek men aged 48,...

2014 'Navarino Challenge' to be Held September in Greece

One of the main Greek sporting events of the past year, “Navarino Challenge,” will be held from September 19 to September 21, 2014 in the Costa Navarino resort in Peloponnese. Launched in 2013, “Navarino Challenge” is a marathon race taking...

Trifilia Watermelons Again Ripen Earliest in Europe

The first open air watermelons are expected to come to market on May 20, once again courtesy of the farmers of Trifilia, a Peloponnese village where each year the fruit always seems to ripen ahead of the competition. Weather conditions are often an...

Greek Paradises Unknown to Tourists

Every year Greece attracts millions of tourists who prefer to visit specific popular islands such as Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes. However, Greece is a country with many beautiful destinations that remain unknown to tourists. Greek Reporter highlights...

First Mediterranean Yacht Show in Greece

The region of Peloponnese and the municipality of Nafplio, in cooperation with the Greek Association of Marine Tourism will for the first time be organizing a Mediterranean Yacht Show under the auspices of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine. It will be...