
My Greek Books—June 2025 Reads | Maria A. Karamitsos
It’s time for the June edition of My Greek Books! Find out what I've been reading and come along on a virtual trip to Greece.
https://www.mariakaramitsos.com/2025/06/my-greek-books-june2025/
Book of the Month: “Hydra in Winter” by Shelley Dark - Greek News Agenda
When Shelley Dark lands solo on the Greek island of Hydra for two weeks in the dead of winter, she’s not chasing sunny beaches. She’s hunting a pirate—her husband’s great-great-grandfather and Australia’s first Greek convict. Armed with an umbrella, a cashmere scarf, and zero Greek skills, Shelley i..
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/book-of-the-month-hydra-in-winter-by-shelley-dark/
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Greece-Italy ferries docked as seafarers extend strike | eKathimerini.com
Seafarers working on ferries operating on routes from Patras and Igoumenitsa are staging a new 24-hour strike on Friday, citing persistent understaffing that unions say pose serious safety risks and undermines working conditions.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1272936/greece-italy-ferries-docked-as-seafarers-extend-strike/
Emergency alert issued as wildfire burns near homes in Thessaloniki suburb | eKathimerini.com
A wildfire broke out Saturday afternoon in a forested and grassland area near homes in Efkarpia, a suburb northwest of Thessaloniki, above the city’s ring road and near the Papageorgiou Hospital.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1273127/emergency-alert-issued-as-wildfire-burns-near-homes-in-thessaloniki-suburb/
State of emergency declared on Chios as authorities boost firefighting teams | eKathimerini.com
Greece will send more than 170 more firefighters on Monday to reinforce teams battling wildfires on the Greek island of Chios for a second day, as winds further whipped up the blaze, bringing power cuts and spurring the evacuation of residents.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1273199/greece-to-reinforce-firefighting-teams-on-chios-as-wildfires-rage-for-second-day/
Baba's punishment after Mama yells at you
Dad has to play it cool!
https://www.greekradio.app/memes/c/0/i/83455185/baba-s-punishment-after-mama-yells-you
"The Duke" Author Scott Kerman
We welcome the amazing Scott Kerman to the show! Scott, among his many credits, has authored a fascinating book about Michael Dukakis called, "The Duke: Weekly Conversations With The Last Honest Poli...
https://www.bostongreeks.com/blog/c/0/i/89199434/duke-author-scott-kerman1. Any local crafted ones you'll find in local pubs. Some are insanely good.
2. Voreia, might be the best in the market now.
3. Mamos, Alfa, Mythos, etc. that are more common in tavernas, nothing special and not bad as well.
When you visit, hope you find your best one!