Thirasia
Archaeology
Santorini Volcano Explosion Dates Changed: Piece of Olive Tree Found on Thirasia Changes Everything
The dating of a piece of olive tree found on Thirasia will move the dating of the eruption of Santorini's volcano a few decades later than current estimates, the Ministry of Culture and Sports said on Friday.
The wood was...
Energy
Power Failure Leaves Santorini Dark
Set to welcome a record 1.9 million tourists this year, Santorini's big year ran into a problem on Aug. 13 when a fire broke out at a Public Power Corporation (PPC) station, creating a power failure that continued into...
Energy
Fire Causes Blackout in Santorini
Santorini and Thirasia have been facing a blackout since noon because of a fire which broke out at 12.00 at the Public Power Corporation’s power station in Santorini, which supplies the two islands with electricity. No injuries were caused...