Sworn in …in Greece…today’s news…
People are asking ‘Is Greece ungovernable?’
Will the fresh elections reveal Greece’s fate in the euro zone they wonder.
Country Crafts – Kos Town (and Tigaki)
Country Crafts specialises in quality gifts for you and your home.
It is a fantastic shop which really has included an extensive range of beautiful ‘made in Greece’ items.
Greece in turmoil
Headlines around the world yesterday were all about Greece (just for a change)!
Greece is to hold yet more coalition talks, they have been talking and talking for days with no agreement.
Reports of political uncertainty has sent markets all around the world plunging as there are fears of Greece possibly leaving the eurozone (again).
Poison Fish Lagokefalos – Just off Kos Island on the Turkish Coast
A school of huge deadly (killer) fish, known as poisonous Lagokefalous have flooded the area opposite the island of Kos, at the Turkish coast, and beyond.
From The Olive Grove Diary – By Kayt Lysons
It is amazing how quickly the weeds have grown (again) after the bad weather we had at Easter – coupled with the hot weather – the ground has become like cement – impossible to dig the weeds out – they all have to be hacked down or dug out with a pick axe!!! – good exercise for the arm muscles – who needs a gym. I have lost 4 kilos so far – only another 10 to go
A tragic story….please read….
” The owner of the brothel, Mr “Michael” former member of the Greek Police, her “savior” , had wrapped 3 needles and 4 grams of pure heroin in one euro knickers from a Chinese shop in Acharnon Street. “Look, what else I found for you. Kazanlak Rose … Come on, smile so I can take a picture of you …
Aegean Air – Flights from 39 Euros
Aegean Air welcome the summer in Greece with 80,000 seats on internal flights from 39 euro’s
Far right party gains Greek support – BBC news
On May Day, Greece is braced for large demonstrations, with anti-austerity protesters likely to take part.
May Day Celebrations
How far back in ancient history do we have to go? The Romans held magnificent May Day celebrations and Feasts that were dedicated to The Goddess of Flowers, Flora.


