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Carrying the Torch of Socrates to the Greek Island of Nisyros

Greek-American philosopher Christopher Phillips in his quest to follow Socrates' principle of “Know Thyself” retraces his roots on the tiny volcanic island of Nisyros, Greece. In his new book, "Soul of Goodness," soon to be published in Greek, Phillips explores...

Nisyros Island, a Moonscaped Aegean Hideaway

Nisyros is a magical gem located in the the Dodecanese. The island is part of and has an active volcano which is also the youngest in Greece.

Greek American Billionaire John Catsimatidis Wants to Buy CNN

Greek-born billionaire John Catsimatidis said on Thursday he wants to buy CNN from its parent Warner Bros. Discovery. "I'd go run the place tomorrow morning, and all I'd want is $1 per year and a piece of the upside," the...

8 Reasons to Visit the Greek Volcanic Island of Nisyros

Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.

Covid-Free Greek Islands Prepare for Summer Season

Dozens of small Greek islands are becoming Covid-free, as the vast majority of residents have been vaccinated, and prepare to welcome tourists in the summer.

Coast Guard Seizes 700 kilos of Marijuana in Sailboat Drug Bust Near Nisyros

About 700 kilos of marijuana were located and seized by the Greek coast guard on a Turkish-flagged sailboat on Friday, after authorities responded to a distress call issued by the vessel stranded southwest of the island of Nisyros. The wooden...

5.3 Richter Quake Shakes Island of Nisyros

At approximately 8:03 a.m. a 5.3 Richter earthquake shook the island of Nisyros. According to figures from Athens' Institute of Geodynamics, the epicenter was located 23 kilometers west of the island and the focal depth was estimated at 105 kilometers. At this...

PM Tsipras Hints that Greece's Creditors are 'Foolish Technocrats'

"We will not listen to foolish technocrats... Who say that what is wrong is right," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said, referring to recent statements made by the International Monetary Fund. The Greek prime minister criticized the IMF while addressing the...

Kos Bishop: Foreign Reporters Pay Refugees to Play Victims of Drowning

Foreign reporters pay refugees 20 euros to act as if they have drowned, said Bishop of Kos and Nisyros Nathanael. The unusual testimony was made during a radio interview on Alpha 98.9 on Wednesday. Bishop Nathanael said that, "I witnessed...

Light Quake Jolts Nisyros, Greece

A light quake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 04:58 on Monday at the sea region south of the island of Nisyros. According to the Athens National Observatory Geodynamics Institute the quake's epicenter was located 25km south...