Ionia

Satellite photos show increased phytoplankton production in the Ionian Sea

More than 250 individuals were arrested across Greece on Wednesday by the police. 

According to the police, officers took into account local operational plans and focused on areas with increased crime in an effort to improve public safety. 

From the 21,609 people that were checked, 733 individuals were brought into police stations and 282 people were arrested. 

The 2,200-year-old ancient city of Aigai was one of the 12 Ionian cities mentioned by Herodotus. It is sometimes known as "Nemrut Castle." The city was a significant center of trade in the Hellenistic era and it is home to the Temple of Athena.

As Greece entered the fourth day of a full lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 on Thursday, the Hellenic Police (ELAS) said that officers recorded 1,155 violations of a ban on unnecessary movement on March 25 and arrested six people for opening their businesses in contravention of government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms were forecast to sweep across the Ionian Sea and western Greece late Tuesday, before spreading east to other parts of the country, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned.

Strong autumnal showers and thunderstorms are expected to sweep into the Ionian Sea and across western Greece on Tuesday, before spreading east to other parts of the country, the national weather service (HNMS) has warned.

Greek lawmakers ratified on Wednesday evening four contracts for hydrocarbon exploration off Crete and in the Ionian Sea.

Voting for the concessions were MPs of ruling New Democracy, KINAL and Greek Solution, while the main opposition SYRIZA expressed reservations. The Communist Party and MeRA25 voted against them.

Authorities have issued fire warnings for Saturday on the islands of Icaria, Chios and Samos in the eastern Aegean, the Dodecanese chain in the southeastern Aegean and Crete.

This is the second time so far this summer that a fire warning has been issued, after one in June for the Ionian islands and parts of the Peloponnese.

The winery of Urla ?arapç?l?k has resurrected the Karaburun Peninsula's long history of making wines that are sought far and wideThese are not the best times to be in the wine business in Turkey as the sector has been grappling with huge taxes and marketing obstacles. But those difficulties do not seem to have discouraged Can Ortaba? and his dedication for wine making.

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Greece which will last through Wednesday.

On Monday the weather will deteriorate throughout the country, starting with thunderstorms in the Ionian Sea on the west and moving east to the Cycladic Islands, Crete, and possibly northern and eastern Aegean islands.