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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

In my latest BBC News feature, two Santorini businessmen and a bartender who decided to work in Corfu and not in Santorini during the summer season, share their experiences.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Infrastructure that cannot withstand the number of tourists, lack of prevention and the natural beauty of the island in danger.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

However, those who keep their businesses open on the island remain optimistic and honest about the island's shortcomings, for which they have been crying out for years.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Being one of the most famous tourist destinations in Greece, the risk of the tourist season starting later is visible, making it difficult for the local economy.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The phenomenon that Santorini has been experiencing in recent weeks is unprecedented. Although the possibility of a major earthquake - according to scientists - is probably unlikely, seismic tremors may continue until Easter. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

Santorini fears for summer tourist season as earthquakes hit island

The Greek island's most important industry will bounce back, but staffing is a worry say hoteliers

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

PS: Sofia Mandilara isn’t just a journalist. She’s a person who cares deeply about the others, for what really matters. And this is what makes her one of the best journalists in Greece. Thank you for everything. Go have a read.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

As Margarita told me, what the island has been suffering from in recent weeks is what made it so beautiful. Today’s BBC News feature, it’s about Santorini in recent weeks through the eyes of three locals; Eirini, Margarita and Matthaios.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Because they welcome tourism and those who want to visit their place, but at the same time demand measures to combat overtourism, to make the island more sustainable in the summer months, and to protect its natural beauty.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Santorini is also about the residents who were born and raised there, who remain on the island to support their community in this ordeal, and who are concerned about the impact on the local economy.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

But Santorini is not only about overtourism, the luxury hotels that are popping up everywhere with no regard for the environment, and the cruise ships that are straining the island for months.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The latest updates on the intense seismic activity in the island of Santorini. Tremors of up to 4.9 in magnitude were recorded north-east of Santorini on Monday, while recent days have seen quakes of 4.3 and 3.9 magnitude reported nearby. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Santorini shuts schools as tremors rattle Greek island

Authorities advise against gatherings in enclosed spaces following a flurry of seismic activity nearby.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, the former Fox host was nominated to be US ambassador to Greece on Tuesday. But in a Fox News broadcast in 2015, she panned the Greeks for challenging a third bailout deal from the country's creditors during the financial crisis of 2009-2018.

bbc.com

Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's pick for US ambassador to Greece?

A close connection of Trump, the one-time Fox News host was once married to Democrat Gavin Newsom.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A deal that could see the Parthenon Sculptures returned to Greece is "close", a former adviser to the country's government has told the BBC. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

Elgin Marbles: UK-Greece deal on Parthenon Sculptures 'close'

Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

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Nikos Papanikolaou @npanick.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Two men have died as torrential rains and gale-force winds cause flooding and damage across Greece. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

Two die as Storm Bora sweeps across Greece

Torrential rains and gale-force winds are causing flooding and damage across the country.

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