Santorini Buckles Under Weight of Too Many Tourists

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/08/30/santorini-buckles-under-weight-of-too-many-tourists/

When I was in Lipsi many years ago, in midsummer tourists were only allowed to land if they had pre-booked accommodation.

And erlier this year Skye was in the news - again, too many tourists.

Ferry Runs Aground in Ios Island Port, All Passengers Safe

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/08/31/ferry-runs-aground-in-ios-island-port-all-passengers-safe/

Orphaned by war, wild donkeys make a comeback in Cyprus

http://www.ekathimerini.com/221030/article/ekathimerini/community/orphaned-by-war-wild-donkeys-make-a-comeback-in-cyprus 

"Drivers frequently find packs on the meandering narrow roads, refusing to budge until the windows are wound down. Ears back and snouts pulled into a grin, the donkeys stick in their muzzles in the hope of a reward."

Publishing houses in Athens struggle as book stores close down without paying their dues

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220976/article/ekathimerini/community/publishing-houses-in-athens-struggle-as-book-stores-close-down-without-paying-their-dues

A little Greece in Britain

http://www.ekathimerini.com./220911/article/ekathimerini/community/a-little-greece-in-britain

Notos owner named Greece’s best culinary ambassador in Belgium

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220978/article/ekathimerini/life/notos-owner-named-greeces-best-culinary-ambassador-in-belgium

The Archaeology News Network: Scientists harvest fresh findings from roots of Sa...

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"“For the first time, we’ve mapped active fault lines in the area between Santorini and Amorgos,” says Professor Nomikou."

Ancient DNA reveals origins of the Minoans and Mycenaeans Read more at https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2017/08/ancient-dna-reveals-origins-of-minoans.html#gkBcrso4v6qI7evr.99

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This is one of those articles that you read, and want to know more.  I'm thinking of the ancient site of Minoa, near Katapola on Amorgos...................

Many Cyclades museums require upgrades due to growing collections, visitors

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220775/article/ekathimerini/life/many-cyclades-museums-require-upgrades-due-to-growing-collections-visitors

"The biggest such renovation project is currently under way in the Kastro district of Naxos town."  

I didn't notice nay work being done when I was last in Naxos in May 2107.  And where is Promponas House?

Don’t put yourself through island-hopping in Greece – take a cruise instead

https://inews.co.uk/essentials/lifestyle/travel/dont-put-island-hopping-greece-take-cruise-instead/

Canadian artists draw inspiration from crises

http://www.ekathimerini.com/220716/article/ekathimerini/life/canadian-artists-draw-inspiration-from-crises

Stand by Amorgos cats - Animal Welfare on the Greek island of Amorgos

Read about animal welfare on the small Greek island of Amorgos https://gogetfunding.com/stand-by-amorgos-cats/