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 Rhodes Read 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...
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