santorini earthquakes

Authenticity, cultural heritage, and genuine experiences at the center of Santorini's new promotional campaign.

Disaster response planning must take into account that psychological symptoms often do not appear immediately but may surface weeks after the event.

On the morning of 23 May 1707, the people of Santorini were startled to discover that a new island had appeared overnight in the midst of their archipelago

Schools reopen on Santorini on Tuesday after being closed for a month, due to intense seismic activity.

One of the two ports is planned for construction in Vlychada, on the southern coast of Santorini.

“The human brain under continuous stress functions like a car with its hazard lights permanently on—eventually, the battery drains. Similarly, human resilience collapses, exhibiting psychosomatic illnesses,” Psychiatry Professor Antonios Dakanalis told TO BHMA International Edition.

Renowned isle in the southern Aegean has attracted international attention after nearly a month of unprecedented seismic activity in the region

Kyriakos Mitsotakis cites shooting in Greece of latest Christopher Nolan big-budget movie, 'The Odyssey', noting that “…scenes of the film will be shot in various locations in Greece, which have already been selected"

The Greek government is reportedly considering a mini support package for Santorini, to be activated if the island's seismic activity persists for an extended period.

Greek Workers Union (GSEE) is requesting that worker compensation in Santorini and Amorgos exceed the current 534 euros allowance and instead be set at a minimum of 82% of the prevailing minimum wage.

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni emphasized that the country was a safe destination for travelers during an interview with public broadcaster ERT on Thursday. The demand for Greek tourism continues to show positive growth. However, developments in Santorini remain an unpredictable factor, raising concerns about the future. The Minister noted that Santorini was geologically unique, […]

In response to the recent seismic activity, the Ministry of Finance is considering a temporary suspension of the newly introduced Cruise Tax.

An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale was recorded near the island of Amorgos in the Cyclades on Wednesday morning. Based on the data from the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the epicenter of the tremor was pinpointed 12km southwest of the area of Arkesini at a depth of 11.5km. Yesterday, at 6:46 a.m., a […]

The program initially covers ten days of free accommodation for up to 200 families, with further assistance to be evaluated based on ongoing needs

Over 30 tremors shook the region Monday morning as experts continue to monitor seismic and volcanic activity.

Inside the Santorini Caldera, seismic activity has remained stable, but an increase in ground deformation across the wider Santorini region has prompted further monitoring.

Regarding the continuous seismic activity in Santorini Mitsotakis noted that scientists are now describing it as “an unprecedented phenomenon, with fluctuations in its intensity, making it impossible to safely predict its development at this time.”

Midweek, the oceanographic vessel AEGAEO set a course for Santorini’s active faults, in search of explanations for the unprecedented seismic sequences occurring in the heart of the volcanic zone.

The Greek seismologist expressed hope that any potential lava flow in the coming weeks would be mild rather than explosive, whether it occurs at Kolumbo or to the northeast near Anydro.

Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings by foreign tourists for all popular Greek destinations rose approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. However, in Santorini, new bookings have noticeably declined in recent days. During a recent board meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), attended by Antonis Pagonis, […]