Monemvasia

Cable car installation for the Upper Town of Monemvasia Castle

As part of the projects implemented by the Ministry of Culture for the universal accessibility of cultural infrastructures, the corresponding project in Monemvasia is underway, with the creation of a network of tour routes in the Upper Town, combined with the installation of a lift in the Castle for disabled p

Elafonisos: A mine was found a few meters from the coast of the island of Kasella

Mine were found near the island of Kasella in Elafonisos in the Peloponnese.

Specifically, at noon on Wednesday, the Port Authority of Neapolis Voion was informed by a civilian about the discovery of an “kind ammunition” in the sea area of the island of Kasella in Elafonisos.

Monemvasia: This is the “Island of the Dead” located a few kilometres outside the castle town

Greece is full of summer destinations, promising for unforgettable summer holidays. But a few kilometres outside Monemvasia, there is a small island that is not suitable for this occasion. The special name given to it by its inhabitants, “The Island of the Dead”, gives away the reason for this.

Greek authorities rescue 100 migrants found in vessel off southern mainland

Greek authorities on Monday rescued 100 migrants found on a smuggling vessel in distress off the country's southern mainland, officials said.

The coast guard said the migrants were taken off their vessel by a tugboat that had been ordered to the area and safely carried them to the southeastern village of Monemvasia. No injuries were reported.

111 stranded migrants taken to safety

A group of 111 migrants who were stranded on a rocky shore near Cape Maleas in the Peloponnese have been transferred to temporary accommodation in Neapoli Voion, Laconia, with the assistance of coast guard, police and the local municipality.

The migrants reached the shore on Sunday, after disembarking from a sailing vessel which later sank.

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