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THE NEWS of Symi newspaper (December 2009) - Out Now 27/11/2009
The monthly English language newspaper for Symi. Read more...
Symi General Election Result 2009 06/10/2009
The final General Election result on Symi is as follows:
PASOK 62.19% (1209 votes)
ND 25.67% (499)
KKE 3.14% (61)
LAOS 2.93% (57)
SYRIZA 2.83% (55)
In terms of MPs, the Symi electorate have voted as follows Read more...
What Do You Think About Symi? 21/06/2009
The first ever survey about tourism on Symi will be conducted over the next three months. It will be scientifically-designed and all visitors to the island over the summer months will have a chance of taking part.Read more...
Ferry Timetables 13/05/2009
The current timetable for all ferry companies that serve Symi is available online. Read more...
Tragedy 24/01/2009
A dead girl, forty-days old, two young children and fourteen adults including a pregnant woman, were picked up by Port Police officers on the afternoon of Tuesday 12 January.
Symi Port Authority was informed by a resident of the island that in the “Taviri” area of Nimos there were people in the sea. Without delay, the two Port Police vessels rushed to the spot and picked up the people whose little plastic boat had sunk. Read more...
Epiphany in Symi 2009 06/01/2009
27 Photos and 4 Videos from the Epiphany celebrations in Yialos. Click here to view the galleries.Read more...
Municipal Radio and the News of Symi Party 29/11/2008
Photos and videos
Winter Tourism on Symi 21/11/2008
Starting at the end of November 2008, a new winter tourism programme is being implemented by the Municipality of Symi in collaboration with ANES. The programme will aim to bring tourists to Symi every weekend (Friday to Sunday). The Municipality has been in talks with ANES and the owners of hotels and in the past few days the Councillors have voted in favour of the programme. Read more...
Spy Cameras in Yialos 21/11/2008
For a long while now, some businesses have installed video cameras on buildings in Symi. Some of these broadcast live pictures on the internet where they can be viewed from anywhere and everywhere in the world. The image from one of these cameras, for example, has Mouragio and the harbour filling the top of the picture and the road by the bus stop in the bottom half. When the "Aegli" is moored in Symi, it is shown clearly. You can also see the people getting off and on. Read more...
Panormitis Celebrations 2008 08/11/2008
98 Photos and 10 Videos from the Panormitis Day celebrations Read more...
OHI Day 2008 28/10/2008
Ohi Day on Symi this year was celebrated in warm sunshine with hundreds of people parading, and even more lining the road by the War Memorial. After the formalities, the crowds dispersed, with the bars and cafes full. Read more...
Feast of Panagia Glistriani 03/09/2008
Photos and videos from the Feast of Panagia Glistriani at the yard of Agios Athanasios in Horio with the lira-player Yiannis Kladakis and his band.
The News of Symi ONLINE on SymiGreece 16/06/2008
Starting in June 2008, SymiGreece in partnership with the Municipality of Symi offer the most popular Symi Newspaper, The News of Symi, which you can download for free. Read more...
The First FAROS Vet Clinic: A Great Success 10/05/2008
It’s been a week since the first FAROS vet clinic took place on Symi with overwhelming success. We are proud that in the 5 days that the clinic was operating, a total of 55 animals were seen, free of charge Read more...
8th May Celebrations 2008 08/05/2008
Today is the 63rd anniversary of the signing of the treaty at Catherinettes to hand over the Dodecanese to the Allies and Symi celebrated in style with a grand parade. Read more...
Celebrating Koukoumas 2008 03/05/2008
Easter in Symi 2008: 110 Photos & 25 Videos 27/04/2008
- Easter Sunday & the Burning of Judas 27 April 2008.
- Easter Saturday & the Midnight Church Service 26 April 2008.
- Good Friday & the Candle Procession of the Epitaphios 25 April 2008.
Piraeus to Symi: GA Ferries April/May 2008 Timetable 30/03/2008
The boat "Dimitroula" will continue its twice weekly service between Piraeus and Rhodes via Symi in April/May 2008. SymiGreece is pleased to publish exclusively on the internet the complete timetable. Read more...
Greek Independence Day 2008 25/03/2008
Despite the wind and light rain, a big crowd lined the street in front of the War Memorial in Yialos to watch the Independence Day parade. Read more...
Symi Lit with Fires 24/03/2008
It's the eve of one of the biggest days in the Greek calendar. It's Independence Day tomorrow ans the Feast of the Annunciation. This evening hunderds of small fires were lit from Pitini all the way down to Yialos and around to Harani showing the way to the church of the Evaggelistria (which means Annunciation in Greek). A truly spectacular sight!
Symi Carnival 2008, Photo and Video Galleries 09/03/2008
Carnival time on Symi, and the sun shone all day. After parading down from the clock to the town square, the children of Symi put on a great show of music and dance. Read more...
Symi Celebrates the 61st Dodecanese Unification Day 07/03/2008
Today is the 61st anniversary of the Unification of the Dodecanese with the rest of Greece and the celebrations to mark the occassion took place by the war memorial in Yialos. Read more...
Piraeus to Symi: GA Ferries March 2008 Timetable 05/03/2008
The boat "Dimitroula" will be running a twice weekly service between Piraeus and Rhodes via Symi in March 2008. SymiGreece is pleased to publish exclusively on the internet the complete timetable Read more...
Tsiknopempti (Smokey Thursday) 2008 in Symi 29/02/2008
21 Photos and 4 Videos from the Tsiknopempti (Smokey Thursday) celebrations in HorioRead more...
Dodekanisos Pride's March 2008 Timetable 29/02/2008
The Dodekanisos Pride will be running a three-times a week service from Rhodes to Leros via Symi in March 2008. SymiGreece has seen the approved March timetable [valid until 31 March 2008] and is pleased to be the first to publish it on the web Read more...
Symi's Epiphany Celebrations 2008 06/01/2008
39 Photos and 6 Videos from the Epiphany Celebrations in Yialos Read more...
The Moment 2008 Arrives on Symi 01/01/2008
Pireus to Symi: "Marina" Arrives! 22/11/2007
After a whole year without a direct ferry connection between Symi and the mainland, this morning the boat "Marina" (owned by GA Ferries) arrived on Symi shortly after 10pm. Read more...
Storm Hits Symi: 37 Photos 18/11/2007
A heavy storm has hit Symi this morning with gale force winds and mudslides. Read more...
Pireus to Symi: Ferries are Back - EXCLUSIVE TIMETABLE 18/11/2007
SymiGreece is pleased to announce that after a whole year without a direct ferry connection between Symi and the mainland, Symi is to get a direct link with Pireus starting on Thursday 22 November. SymiGreece today publishes exclusively on the web the full timetable of "Marina" and "Milena", the boats owned by GA Ferries, even before the official announcement by GA Ferries Read more...
Dodekanisos Express to Run Over Winter: Full Timetable 16/11/2007
SymiGreece has learned today that the catamaran "Dodekanisos Express", owned by Dodekanisos Seaways will resume its inter-island service in the Dodekanese on Monday 19 November, with two Government subsidised trips a week. Read more...
Panormitis Day 2007 08/11/2007
63 Photos and 10 Videos from the Panormitis Day celebrations Read more...
OHI Day 2007 28/10/2007
43 Photos and 4 Videos from the OHI Day celebrations in Yialos Read more...
Pireus to Symi: Another failed attempt 13/09/2007
The latest attempt by the Government to award a contract for a “new” subsidised route from Pireus to Rhodes via Symi failed to attract any interest by the shipping companies. When the bids for all tendered routes were opened earlier this week (a total of 19 routes were tendered across Greece), it was revealed that there was no interest Read more...
Symi Protests: Politicians not welcome at Festival 17/07/2007
Following a “people’s assembly” last Sunday at the Symi Town Hall, a decision was reached to escalate the protest in relation to the lack of a direct ferry connection with Pireus. Following the closure of the Municipality last month, the Symi Council has yesterday approved the decision Read more...
Symi's anger over Government's response 10/07/2007
Two weeks after the closure of the Municipality of Symi and the symbolic handing of the keys to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine by the Mayor of Symi (as a way of protest over the lack of a direct ferry connection with Pireus), the Government has today "responded" Read more...
Symi Protests: Municipality Closes 19/06/2007
At 1pm this afternoon, the Municipality of Symi closed for business until further notice as a way of protest over the lack of a direct ferry connection with Pireus. A committe will now go to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine and hand the Municipality keys to the Minister, Mr Manolis Kefalogiannis. Read more...
Symi day-trips: Extra service & time 17/06/2007
ANES have announced today that from Friday 22 June 2007, a second boat, the "Symi II", will start day-trips from Rhodes via Panormitis on a daily basis at the same times the "Symi" is currently running Read more...
Inter-island service - "Proteus" is back 31/05/2007
It has been confirmed today that the "Proteus" will be back in its (subsidised) inter-island service (Rhodes-Symi-Tilos-Nisiros-Kos) as of tomorrow (1 June) Read more...
Water Supply: Desalination Plant on Symi 22/05/2007
A desalination plant, which will operate using a pioneering new method, is at the final stages of being commissioned. In accordance with Greek Law, the Prefecture of the Dodecanese issued a statement asking that anyone who has any comments or objections to the proposed study Read more...
Pride replaces Proteus: Extension until 31 May 18/05/2007
As announced today by the Ministry of the Aegean and Island Policy, the catamaran "Dodekanisos Pride" will continue running the Rhodes-Symi-Tilos-Nisiros-Kos-Kalimnos subsidised inter-island service for an additional 10 days Read more...
Pireus to Symi: Mayor writes to the Prime Minister 12/05/2007
The discussions about the ferry connection between Symi and Pireus seem to have stalled and it now seems increasingly likely that there will be no direct link with the biggest Greek port during this year's tourist season. Read more...
Inter-island service - "Proteus" returning? 12/05/2007
SymiGreece has learned that the sale of the "Proteus" to SAOS Ferries may have fallen through. It is now likely that the "Proteus" may return to the Dodecanese after the 21st of May to continue the subsidised inter-island service Read more...
Pride replaces Proteus 10/05/2007
It was officially confirmed today by Dodekanisos Seaways, that the catamaran "Dodekanisos Pride" will receive public subsidy by the Ministry for the Aegean and Island Policy to replace the "Proteus" in running the Rhodes-Symi-Tilos-Nisiros-Kos-Kalimnos subsidised inter-island service Read more...
8th May Celebrations: 10 Videos & 72 Photos 08/05/2007
Commemorating the handover of the Dodecanese to the Allies: Video & Photo Gallery
Koukoumas 2007: Video & Photo Gallery 06/05/2007
Celebration of Koukoumas from the Agios Athanasios church in Horio. Video & Photo Gallery
EU Ministers on Symi: Photo Gallery 20/04/2007
EU Ministers visited Symi today at the end of the two-day session of the EU Ministers Assembly for Foreign Affairs on "The new policy of the European Union for the sea, quality of life and security in Europe's coastal areas" which took place in RhodesRead more...
Ferries to Symi: Latest News 17/04/2007
Final discussions are underway regarding the new floating jetty that is being planned at the Pitini side of the harbour (in front of the petrol station). The Municipality of Symi have asked for a technical specification and quote for the work involved Read more...
Easter on Symi 2007 10/04/2007
10 Videos and 14 Photos from the Easter Celebrations in Symi. Read more...
Symi News - Archive 09/04/2007
Easter in Symi 2007: Video & Photo Galleries 9 April 2007
Independence Day 2007: Video & Photo Galleries 25 March 2007
Inter-island service: SAOS II tipped to win 18 March 2007
"Agios Nektarios": A new boat for Symi? 11 March 2007
Dodecanese Unification Day 2007 7 March 2007
Pireus to Symi: Latest news 3 March 2007
Pireus to Symi: A solution in sight? 1 March 2007
Pireus to Symi: A modern Odessey! 25 February 2007
Symi Carnival 2007 18 February 2007
Tsiknopempti 2007 (Smokey Thursday) 8 February 2007
Inter-island service: Subsidised route is re-tendered 8 February 2007
Symi Protests: Council ups pressure on Government 7 February 2007
Catamaran service: Spanos statement 5 February 2007
"Pride" to start service on 14th February: Full Timetable 3 February 2007
Symi protests: Mayor to close Municipality? 30 Januay 2007
Ferry service: Symi protests 28 Januay 2007
Hydroplane service to the Dodekanese start in April 27 Januay 2007
"Proteus" to run in February 25 Januay 2007
Ferries Update: ANES, SAOS, Blue Star & Dodekanisos Seaways 20 Januay 2007
London to Rhodes: Scheduled flights start in March 20 Januay 2007
ANES vs. SAOS: Latest news 8 Januay 2007
Blue Star "Diagoras" to Symi? Decision is imminent 8 Januay 2007
Epiphany 2007: Video & Photo Galleries 6 Januay 2007
Christmas in Symi 2006: Video/Photo Galleries & Video Xmas Cards 20-27 December 2006
Blue Star "Diagoras" comes to Symi 23 December 2006
Giannis Diakogiannis dies: Greek flag at half-mast at Symi Municipality 20 December 2006
"Pride" & "Express": are they for sale? 5 December 2006
A new boat for Symi? Latest Developments 1 December 2006
SAOS II: A new boat for Symi? 30 November 2006
Panormitis Festival 2006: Video & Photo Gallery 8 November 2006
"Ohi Day" Celebrations: Photo Gallery 28 October 2006
Mayor Elections 2006: Lefteris Papakalodoukas is re-elected 16 October 2006
Symi: A boom in tourism 21 September 2006
A Case of Integration? SymiGreece Editorial 18 September 2006
SYMI: very colourful, very international, very nice 1 September 2006
Symi: Mayor via... England 24 August 2006
"There’s no place on Symi for this US/Israeli propaganda": Interview with Ali 21 August 2006
Unwelcome interference, Mr Shum. SymiGreece Editorial 13 August 2006
Hydroplanes in the Dodekanese 19 July 2006
High-speed internet arrives 24 June 2006
Greek President visits Symi 19 June 2006
Greek President tours the small Dodecanese islands 17 June 2006
The Symi World Cup! 9 June 2006
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