28/09/16

[Maik]

Heard two trees on the edge of Agia Barbara beach, Katelios, have been 'resurrected' after suffering coastal erosion over the years.

New medical centre being erected in Skala on site of old one.

[Maik]

An Albanian national who attacked and robbed a 78 y-o man in Davgata in 2011 has been sentenced to eighteen years in prison by the court in Patras.

[Maik]

WATCH: Rental Car’s Tailgate Destroyed By Airplane Taking Off in Greece

A family who rented a car while on vacation in Greece was in for a real surprise when their vehicle was heavily damaged by the engines of an airplane preparing to takeoff from the airport on Skiathos island.

http://www.travelpulse.com/news/car-rental-and-rail/watch-rental-car-s-tailgate-destroyed-by-airplane-taking-off-in-greece.html

[Maik]

Couple of 'quakes, none too near Kef:

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes off the coast of Rhodes

http://www.ekathimerini.com/212376/article/ekathimerini/news/magnitude-51-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-rhodes

Earthquake strikes southern Greece; no injuries, damage

http://www.ekathimerini.com/212381/article/ekathimerini/news/earthquake-strikes-southern-greece-no-injuries-damage

[Maik]

Swimming through the Corinth canal

It was the first swimming race since the construction of the canal in 1893. The swimmers covered a distance of 6 kilometers.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/212349/gallery/ekathimerini/in-images/swimming-through-the-corinth-canal


Good piccie in link

[Maik]

Revenues boosted as Greeks get used to paying with plastic

http://www.ekathimerini.com/212373/article/ekathimerini/business/revenues-boosted-as-greeks-get-used-to-paying-with-plastic

[BeeTee]

Heard two trees on the edge of Agia Barbara beach, Katelios, have been 'resurrected' after suffering coastal erosion over the years.

New medical centre being erected in Skala on site of old one.

Some interesting pics about the trees can be found here...

http://www.inkefalonia.gr/koinonia/46080-ksekinise-i-diasosi-ton-duo-pesmenon-kedron-ston-kateleio-eikones

[Jolly Roger]

Swimming through the Corinth canal

It was the first swimming race since the construction of the canal in 1893. The swimmers covered a distance of 6 kilometers.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/212349/gallery/ekathimerini/in-images/swimming-through-the-corinth-canal


Good piccie in link

One of the swimmers was Billy Vosnakis from Pelagos Bay hotel.

[Jolly Roger]

Heard two trees on the edge of Agia Barbara beach, Katelios, have been 'resurrected' after suffering coastal erosion over the years.

New medical centre being erected in Skala on site of old one.

Some interesting pics about the trees can be found here...

http://www.inkefalonia.gr/koinonia/46080-ksekinise-i-diasosi-ton-duo-pesmenon-kedron-ston-kateleio-eikones

A good effort by the locals, but lets hope the winter storms do not undermine them again.

[Maarm]

One of the swimmers was Billy Vosnakis from Pelagos Bay hotel.

And his Brother-in-law - Billy 2 - picture on front of HMERHSIA KORINTHOU