Holidays

An unforgettable Easter holiday on Astypalea

By Carolina Alkalai, founding partner of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel

For Greeks in London and beyond, Easter is more than a holiday; It’s a deeply spiritual and cultural experience. This year, why not celebrate it on the enchanting island of Astypalea? Known as the “butterfly” of the Aegean, this alternative destination offers a unique blend of tradition, nature, and heartfelt hospitality.

As spring awakens, Astypalea transforms into a colorful paradise. The rocks burst with fragrant thyme,...

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Porto Delfino Retreat Hotel

…stunning views beyond infinity

Lying at the crossroads of ancient shipping routes leading to and from the Eastern Mediterranean, is the captivating island of Kythira. Taking its name as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the island is surrounded by the blue colours of the open seas (the meeting point of the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan seas), and has numerous beaches, caves, springs, historical sites and beautiful walking trails which often lead to one of the island’s many picturesque villages.

Living...

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Hellenic Yacht Masters’ Club: Elevating Excellence in Yachting

Capt. Dimitris Maroulis

A small group of Greece’s industry-leading superyacht captains have joined forces to create the Hellenic Yacht Masters’ Club (HYMC) with the mission of advancing the prospects of the country’s yachting industry. Founded in 2021, HYMC is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence within the yachting sector. The Club provides Yacht Masters with master mariners unlimited- with unparalleled collaboration, training, and...

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Of Nuts and Bolts*

by John Faraclas

The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.

842: the pin number unlocking success!

Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:

  • a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...

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SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 21 Feb – 26 Feb 2025

Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet,  Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE ​

​​ Brief Update No 25/07 Date: 26 Feb 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center...

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SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 05 Feb – 13 Feb 2025

Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 13 Feb 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) respective WebPages and products. All rights reserved. No part of this Risk Assessment may be reproduced in any form: electronic, mechanical, or...

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The cost of being single: more on bills, less on fun, and most of your financial resilience

Sarah Coles
  • Singles are forced to spend 22% more on essential housing per person than their couple counterparts – despite living in cheaper accommodation.
  • They also spend more per person on fixed costs like food (28%) and communications (32%).
  • They spend 21% less per person on eating out and hotel stays in the UK (despite the single supplement in hotels), 13% less on clothes and shoes and 13% less on recreation and culture. 
  • Even this leaves them worse off, with fewer holding enough emergency...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/10/the-cost-of-being-single-more-on-bills-less-on-fun-and-most-of-your-financial-resilience/

Brit gun enthisiast fined for illegal firearms possession

Monaco

Easter visitor figures give boost to economy
There was a very large influx of tourists over the Easter weekend, Minister of Finance and Economy Jean Castellini told a meeting of the Trade Observatory on Tuesday, April 19…

British gun enthusiast fined for illegal firearms possession
A British businessman who was being evicted from his apartment after losing his job has been fined 18,000 euros for the illegal possession of firearms…

20,000th Huracan delivered to client in Monaco The Lamborghini...

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Complex FBI enquiry names Monaco resident

Monaco
Good Morning Monaco

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Complex FBI enquiry names Monaco resident
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced charges against 16 defendants, located in the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Monaco…

Charles Leclerc has 300k watch stolen from wrist
Charles Leclerc became the victim of theft when his custom-made Richard Mille watch was stolen in the Tuscan region of Viareggio in Italy on Monday, April 18…

Indiana Governor...

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Springtime in Attica: the celebration of nature!

April2022

ATTICA PRESENTS

The advent of spring whets our appetite for day trips to the countryside. We enjoy the wonderful sunny days at the parks and groves in and out of Athens, for outdoor activities with children and delightful picnics; at the forests of Attica for their breathtaking routes and lush hiking trails; at the villages, the farms and wineries in Attica mainland, at the stunning seaside destinations and nearby islands of the Argosaronic Gulf for truly memorable escapes! . (…) More

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