16/01/17

[Maik]

Unconfirmed but heard the Agios Gerasimos II will be running on the Pessada-Agios Nikolaos crossing w.e.f. 01 February.

Can't see any mention on the Ionion Pelagos website so not sure which company will be running the ferries, if news is correct.

[Maik]

Ithaka coast guard yesterday arrested three occupants of the US-flagged Pisces after incorrect documentation, a 22 cm knife and flare gun were discovered on board. 

[Maik]

Many migratory birds have taken refuge in wetlands in southern parts of Greece because of freezing conditions in the north of the country.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/215295/gallery/ekathimerini/in-images/stranded-migratory-birds-treated-to-a-ready-meal

Might be some new arrivals at the Livadi marshes.

[Maik]

TUI: German Tourists Choose Greece Over Turkey for Summer 2017 Holidays

http://news.gtp.gr/2017/01/13/tui-german-tourists-greece-turkey-summer-2017/