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...
THE NEWS of Symi (June 2009) - Out Now 20/06/2009
The new English language newspaper for Symi - click here!
Ferry Timetables 13/05/2009
The current timetable for all ferry companies that serve Symi is available online. Read more...
Easter Preperations in Symi 20/04/2009
Preparing the Epitaphios at Agios Athanasios Church in Horio ahead of the midday sevice on Good Friday. At this service, the body of Christ is taken off the Cross and laid to rest on the Epitaphios.
Icon of Agios Savvas on Symi 03/04/2009
The Bishop of Kalymnos has made a gift of an icon of Agios Savvas to Symi - click here!
Dodecanese Unification Day 2009 on Symi 07/03/2009
Clean Monday on Symi 03/03/2009
A traditional Clean Monday feast with Greek music and flying the kite - click here!
Carnival on Symi 03/03/2009
Symi Carnival 2009 - click here!
Symi on Ice 14/02/2009
A hailstorm hits Symi - click to see!
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. They were immediately taken to the medical centre in Yialos for emergency treatment. During their questioning it was revealed that one of them was a 19 year old Turkish man who, after confessing to transporting the 17 people from the Turkish coast, was arrested. At the order of the Rhodes Public Prosecutor, the trafficker as well as the infant's parents, were taken to Rhodes where they were charged. The infant's parents are charged with manslaughter, and the trafficker faces, according to our information, a life sentence. The Home Office has asked the Mayor for official information about the event (the relevant letter is published in the News of Symi newspaper).
The residents of Symi have been horrified by the drowning of the infant, talking about it for days, and pointing the finger of blame to our neighbours on the opposite-shore and accusing them of a lack of humanity. They have also failed to understand the reason why the relevant authorities, despite the repeated pleas by the Municipality, have taken no action to assure good living conditions for illegal immigrants that come to our island. In the days after the tragedy and with no boats leaving Symi due to bad weather, these people remained outdoors as the Police Station has nowhere to offer them shelter. We hope that the cruel loss of an infant’s life will make the relevant government officials more aware of what is happening.
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Epiphany in Symi 2009 06/01/2009
27 Photos and 4 Videos from the Epiphany celebrations in Yialos. Click here to view the galleries.
Municipal Radio and the News of Symi Party 29/11/2008
Photos and videos from the party at Syllogos - click here
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