is designed to honour our inaugural season in partnership with the people and city of Loutraki
This season Galway United has partnered with the Coastal Town of <a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a>
Loutraki is historically famous for its hot healing waters
which were used by Spartan soldiers to regain strength after battles
the Greek God of the Sun and Well-Being and Hera
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The new 2025 kit features a custom illustration of Apollo the Greek God of the Sun and Well-Being on the front of the shirt
Framed by a Greek &#8216;Meander&#8217; looping pattern
An iconic Greek and Roman motif which shares visual similarities and historic connections to Celtic designs
The use of this traditional motif extends to the cuffs of the shirt also
Irish Mythology is represented on the reverse of the jersey in the form of the Hero Cu Chulainn
was the son of the Celtic God Lugh and was born near Newgrange
Ireland&#8217;s most prominent and renowned Neolithic monument
The two warriors were considered Demi-Gods and through their bravery and strength were undefeatable in battle
Both <a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a>
are coastal towns with strong maritime traditions
The distinct colour of the shirt reflects this mutual connection to the sea
fading from a deep Atlantic Navy to a lighter Mediterranean Blue
Creating a bold new look for the Tribesmen and Tribeswomen this season
Designed once again by Galway United Club Designer Morgan O&#8217;Brien he remarks
&#8220;This was a unique opportunity to celebrate two proud cultures and through this collaborative design process create a visual emblem for our new partnership with the great town of Loutraki
I very much hope this shirt acts as a bridge between our two communities and that this is the start of a very special and long-term friendship.&#8221;
working with the team in O&#8217;Neills has been an amazing experience
We couldn’t be prouder to be in partnership with such an iconic Irish brand
produced in Ireland and recognised worldwide for their design and quality
We look forward to seeing this latest 2025 Away Kit on-field and in the stands for what is sure to be another memorable season in top-flight football.&#8221;
Nestled on the coast of the Corinthian Gulf, <a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a> is a gem of Greece that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty
Famous for its therapeutic thermal springs
this charming town is a haven for wellness enthusiasts and those seeking a serene escape
Stroll along the vibrant <a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a> promenade lined with cafés
or unwind on the pebbled beaches as the azure waters of the Aegean lap at your feet
nearby Mount Geraneia offers breathtaking hiking trails
while history buffs can explore ancient sites like the Temple of Hera or the iconic Corinth Canal just a short drive away
Pictured is the Temple of Hera along the Greek Coast of Loutraki
<a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a> also boasts luxurious spa resorts, entertainment, and a culinary scene that celebrates fresh, local flavours. Whether you&#8217;re looking to relax, explore, or indulge, <a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a> promises an unforgettable Greek experience
has invested in Loutraki with the acquisition of two 5-star hotels: Wyndham and Ramada Loutraki Poseidon Resort and Club Hotel Casino Loutraki
Galway fans are welcome to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in our vibrant destination and stay either in one of the Comer Hotels or in any other hotel of their preference in our beautiful city
make sure to fill in the ‘special requests/remarks’  field
during the booking precess “Galway Fan” so that we can take extra care of you and offer complimentary wine and amenities in your room
<a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a> is quite easily accessible from Ireland, with direct flights from Dublin to Athens with <a href="https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en">Ryanair</a> and in some cases can be under €100 return
If you prefer flying from somewhere a bit closer to Galway
there are in-direct flights with a lay-over
leaving from Ireland West Airport and Shannon Airport
Although we would recommend leaving from Dublin
Once you get to Athens, you can hop on the local bus and you’ll arrive in the lovely seaside town of <a href="https://www.visitloutraki.com/en">Loutraki</a> in approximately an hour
FIND OUT MORE AT <a href="http://visitloutraki.com">VISITLOUTRAKI.COM</a>
The works for the reconstruction of the A039 Bridge of the Athens-Korinthos Old National Road (ONR) at Loutraki Interchange (k.p
75.4) have been completed and the Bridge will be opened to traffic tomorrow Friday
2024 following a road accident involving a tank truck that caused extensive damages to the bridge structure.&nbsp; APION KLEOS awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Bridge to AKTOR S.A.
which carried out the works very quickly thanks to the coordination of all the parties involved (Ministry
who made every effort to overcome the technical and operational challenges posed not only by the nature of the project
but also by the need to reopen the Athens-Korinthos Old National Road to traffic as soon as possible
Following the reopening of the ONR to traffic and as of Monday
the operation of the access ramps to the west of Isthmos Toll Station and Olympia Odos which provisionally served the travel needs of the residents of the Municipalities of Loutraki - Perachora - Aghii Theodori and Korinthos
Olympia Odos continues to invest in a network that serves the drivers
reliability and respect for their needs.&nbsp; We thank the drivers for their cooperation during the works period and for their trust.&nbsp;
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which operates under the umbrella of Australia’s ‘Nucorp Constructions’ has launched a luxury residential project in Dubai – a model of sustainability with modern specifications that serve the green environment
‘Santorini Residences’ project has been adding to global luxury project models
implemented by Loutraki in Australia since 2011
along with the expected Santorini Residences in July 2026
The project is located in District 2 of Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) and consists of 22 floors
featuring a variety of residential units including studios
offering multiple options that suit the needs of all families and investors
said: “The exclusive real estate broker for marketing the project
The value of the project is AED 200 million
He added: “Dubai is an ideal destination for real estate investment from Europe
expecting the emirate to experience a dramatic growth in real estate prices of 5% to 7% annually in 2024 and 2025
driven by higher demand than available supply.”
The Santorini Residences project offers investment opportunities and luxury residential benefits that meet the aspirations of investors and families
especially in view of the continued growth in demand for luxury properties
enhances the position of a company ‘Loutraki’ as a global leader in sustainable real estate development
constitutes a major step towards building vital environmentally friendly communities
He also highlighted that the Santorini Residences project was aimed at achieving the principles of green construction
To serve the UAE&#x27;s vision for sustainability
the Emirate of Dubai in particular seeks to increase the ratio of green buildings to 25% by 2030
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Wildfires forced thousands to flee seaside resorts
closed highways and gutted vacation homes in Greece
A damaged car stands in front of a burned tree near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens
Two wildfires threatened homes in areas outside Athens
where strong winds made the flames difficult to contain
was an elevated level of alert for fire risk
while more extreme temperatures are expected later this week
A firefighting helicopter dumps water as fire approach houses in Kalamaki near Agioi Theodori about 60 kilometers west of Athens 
where winds of up to 70 kph made the flames difficult to contain
A woman gives water to her horse as her husband on a tractor tries to extinguish the fire with a hose near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens
A man tries to extinguish the fire with a hose near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens
Greater Athens and much of southern Greece were on the second highest alert for wildfires Monday and Tuesday following a four-day heat wave that eased over the weekend
More heat wave temperatures are expected later in the week
A tree burns in front of a damaged home near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens
Plants on a mountain are on fire near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens
Fire approaches houses in Kalamaki near Agioi Theodori about 60 Kilometres west of Athens 
Fire burns trees on a mountain near Agioi Theodori about 60 Kilometres west of Athens on Monday
Cars queue on a national road as fire burns in Kalamaki near Agioi Theodori about 60 Kilometres west of Athens 
A firefighter aims water with a hose at a house near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens 
A house is on fire near Loutraki 80 Kilometres west of Athens
Greece (AP) — Wildfires outside Athens forced thousands to flee seaside resorts
closed highways and gutted vacation homes Monday
as high winds pushed flames through hillside scrub and pine forests parched by days of extreme heat
Authorities issued evacuation orders for at least six seaside communities as two major wildfires edged closer to summer resort towns and gusts of wind hit 70 kph (45 mph)
police special forces and volunteer rescuers freed retirees from their homes
and helped monks flee a monastery threatened by the flames
water-dropping planes and helicopters tackled the flames near Lagonisi
some 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of the capital
The second large wildfire broke out in a wooded area near the resort town of Loutraki
some 90 kilometers (55 miles) west of Athens
where a children’s summer camp and rehabilitation center for seniors were evacuated
Fire Service spokesman Yiannis Artopios said the strong and changeable winds and mountainous terrain in which both fires broke out were slowing the firefighting effort
“The conditions are changing constantly and this has to be matched by our response
We have ordered multiple evacuations,” he said
The evacuees gathered along the coastline or were put up in schools and hotels
while coast guard vessels were dispatched to smoke-heavy beachfronts to assist if needed
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the risk posed by wildfires this month as “extremely difficult” to deal with
“We have always had wildfires and we always will have them
But with the effects of the climate crisis
we are experiencing fires with increasing intensity,” Mitsotakis said
speaking on the margins of talks between leaders from the European Union and Latin American and Carribean countries
Residents and visitors in areas affected by the two fires received cell phone alerts from the Civil Protection Ministry
Loutraki Mayor Giorgos Gionis said municipal workers were also assisting seniors in the evacuations
adding that the operation had been impeded by cell phone reception outages
Local officials confirmed that homes had been destroyed and badly damaged in both fires
Residents and visitors in the seaside spa town of Loutraki and in neighboring Isthmia in Corinth are advised not to drink the tap water after authorities declared it unsafe for human consumption
the decision was taken because of a huge increase in consumption
in combination with drought and the subsequent frequent water outages
the water does not meet the standards of human consumption and should be used only for other household purposes,” it said
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Irish group Comer has informed the local authorities about its ambitious plans for Loutraki casino
but has set the acquisition of the property on which the casino and hotel complex is located as a condition for its investment
According to the legal representative of the property development company
Comer never implements any investments in properties it does not own or in enterprises based on properties on long-term concessions
That points to further difficulties in finding a solution for the troubled casino at Loutraki
which is located on property owned by the Municipality of Loutraki-Perachora
Following the recent destruction of the bridge at Loutraki Interchange and the closure of the Athens-Korinthos Old National Road to traffic and further to the relevant Decision of the Ministry for Infrastructure &amp; Transports
in order to ensure the best possible reinstatement of the traffic connection between the Municipalities of Loutraki - Perachora - Aghii Theodori and Korinthos
temporary traffic arrangements are to be implemented from Saturday
In the greater area of Isthmos to provide access to and from the motorway through the provisional exit and entrance to the Motorway west of Isthmos Toll Station (at about k.p.&nbsp; 72.7)
the traffic in the direction from Loutraki and Korinthos to Kalamaki and Isthmia (east of the Canal) will use the provisional exit located right before Isthmos Toll Station to the southern service road
which is the Athens-Korinthos Old National Road
as indicated by the red arrow on the following diagram
the traffic from Kalamaki and Isthmia (west of the Canal) to Loutraki and Korinthos will use the northern service road of the motorway and will enter the Motorway through the provisional entrance located right after the Toll Station in the direction to Korinthos
as indicated by the blue arrow on the following diagram
These traffic arrangements are provisional and will last for about three (3) months from their effective date
when the need for their operation will be reassessed
From the beginning of operation of these traffic arrangements
the residents of the area will not be bound to pass through Isthmos Toll Station nor to make additional circumventions for their local trips
therefore the free passage of residents (Municipalities of Loutraki-Perachora-Aghii Theodori and Korinthos) from Isthmos Toll Station
which has been applied since June 12th until today
Olympia Odos would like to thank the drivers for their understanding and invites them to comply with the relevant signage and the instructions of the Traffic Police
as well as to be particularly careful when crossing the said area
Α wildfire broke out late on Wednesday in a forested area in Schino
Sixty-two fire engines crewed by 182 fire fighters
a special Fire Brigade vehicle and water-dropping helicopters were out battling the blaze on Thursday
Mazi and Paraskevas in Loutraki have been evacuated
as well as the monasteries Aghios Ioannis Makrinos and Aghia Paraskevi as a precaution
&#8220;The fire brigade is doing everything possible to get this large fire under control, which due to the westerly winds is heading towards the Geraneia Mountains,&#8221; said Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, a fire department spokesperson, to <a href="https://www.amna.gr/en/article/554711/Wildfire-raging-in-a-forested-area-in-Schino--Loutraki" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AMNA</a>
we do not have official data on damage to homes
most of which are holiday homes and are not currently inhabited,&#8221; he added
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Poland and Romania won three gold medals each in the individual events at the Europe Youth Series tournament in Loutraki
Another outstanding event  which was a success in terms of organization  garnered a significant response from foreign countries  impressed by the high level of the athletes  and ultimately made its mark in history with a significantly better result than the corresponding event in 2023
It brought together 68 young players from 8 countries
The trophies in the individual event were claimed by Kacper PERKOWSKI and Katarzyna RAJKOWSKA from Poland in the Under 15 age categories  and Alexandru POP and Maya Roberta MADAR from Romania in the Under 13 categories
Both countries also secured one gold medal each in the mixed doubles
The winners in the Under 15 category were Kacper PERKOWSKI / Maja LAKOMA from Poland  and in the Under 13 category  Alexandru POP / Kariss Yasmin SERBAN from Romania
Alongside the team event in the boys&#8217; U15 and U13 categories  PERKOWSKI and POP each won three gold medals
The president of the Greek federation  Kostas PAPAGEORGIOU  referred to the success of the 2nd Greek Open and announced that the country will request to organize a tournament in the Europe Youth Series next season
&#8220;This year  the tournament went much better than last year  and the feedback we received indicates that everyone was happy
We stated last October that we would continue year after year so that Europeans could learn from us  and we could learn from the event
With more participants  better organization  and smoother proceedings  our goal is to establish this tournament at this time of the year
We haven&#8217;t yet informed the ETTU  as they haven&#8217;t opened the call for interest to the countries  but we will definitely seek to host the Europe Youth Tournament again &#8221; said the president of HTTF
Istvan GYORGY  one of the three coaches of Romania in Loutraki  added a few words to ETTU about Romania&#8217;s successes today: &#8220;Yes indeed  we performed better in the individual events than in the team events
We competed in three finals with our teams  winning one of them in the boys&#8217; Under 13 category  and losing to Poland in the others
Despite this  we were not dissatisfied  as the Poles are consistently strong opponents  and it&#8217;s significant when we win
In the individual events  we performed very well  losing only in one final in the girls&#8217; Under 15.&#8221;
In response to a question about POP coming from 0-2 down in sets  he pointed out: &#8220;All the Romanian athletes are very strong in the psychological aspect
Also  they understand very well what we want; POP and TORO even train together
What Pop achieved was very difficult  but he understood perfectly what we asked him to do tactically and turned the situation around.&#8221;
In the boys&#8217; Under 15 category  the first two players from Poland  Kacper PERKOWSKI and Jan MRUGALA  reached the final
The top seed performed better than MRUGALA (No 8)  utilizing good tactics and securing victory with a 3-0 set score (11-9  12-10  11-6)
English Kacper PIWOWAR and Polish Mateusz GAWLAS claimed third place
In the girls&#8217; Under 15 final  the top two favorites faced each other
Katarzyna RAJKOWSKA from Poland emerged victorious  defeating Romania&#8217;s Andreea BAIASU 3-0 in sets (11-5  11-6  11-9)
In the boys&#8217; Under 13 final  Romania&#8217;s Alexandru POP (No
1 in the category) staged a remarkable comeback from 0-2 down in sets to win against Poland&#8217;s Hubert KWIECINSKI (No
Romanian David TORO and Croatian Nikola JURIC claimed bronze medals
In the girls&#8217; Under 13 category  Maya Roberta MADAR from Romania  the third favorite  faced a tough challenge but emerged victorious  winning 3-1 in sets against Poland&#8217;s Lena PUZIO
In the mixed doubles  both Poland and Romania secured one first-place finish each  with three pairs from Poland and one from Romania reaching the finals
In the Under 15 category  the Polish pair Kacper PERKOWSKI / Maja LAKOMA claimed victory  while in the Under 13 category  Romania&#8217;s Alexandru POP / Kariss Yasmin SERBAN secured gold
David TORO / Maya Roberta MADAR from Romania  and Mihai IORDAN / Maria Alexandra STOIAN also from Romania  reached third place
The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) is the governing body of the sport of table tennis in Europe
and is the only authority recognized for this purpose by the International Table Tennis Federation
The ETTU deals with all matters relating to table tennis at a European level
including the development and promotion of the sport in the territories controlled by its 58 member associations
and the organization of continental table tennis competitions
Authorities in the seaside resort of Loutraki are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of four people in a cave
49 and 72 were found early on Saturday morning five-meters deep inside the Karbunari cave
the four men were found with a power generator and various other tools
An autopsy has been requested to determine the exact causes of death
while the firefighters who found the bodies said they observed no landslides in or near the cave
<a href="https://www.novomatic.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NOVOMATIC</a>’s latest supply of gaming machines is now available at <a href="https://www.clubhotelloutraki.gr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Club Hotel Casino Loutraki</a> in Greece
The casino’s current offering comprises 696 slots and 40 Roulette ETGs including 12 Linked Progressives
A new bank of ten PANTHERA 2.27 machines featuring the THUNDER CASH Link enhances the casino’s jackpot offer with a Linked Progressive across the titles Emperor’s China
presented in NOVOMATIC’s best-selling multi-screen upright cabinet and with high-visibility jackpot signage
Lounge 2.32 machines featuring the Impera-Line HD Edition 6 multi-game mix with 56 titles
14 NOVOSTAR SL 2.24 cabinets comprise a third new machine bank featuring Premium-V+ Gaminator editions 5
All machines have been arranged so as to comply in the best way possible with the current COVID-19 safeguarding protocols
and the installation was completed in "record time"
deliver and install 34 machines exactly according to customer specifications in just under six weeks
I am very happy that we were able to keep our promise within this tight schedule
We are now leaving a great footprint on the Greek market
is a renowned casino and with an excellent selection of our latest products
I would like to thank the team at Casino Loutraki for their support and great teamwork.”
General Manager and Director of Casino Operations Casino Loutraki
commented: “We actually didn’t think that this installation would be completed in such an extremely short time
Yet NOVOMATIC kept their word and proved to be an exceptionally good partner: All our wishes have been fulfilled
and the first weeks of operation prove that our players love the new games
we will certainly extend our NOVOMATIC offer in the near future.”
Greece 1 emerged victorious in the Under-15 Mixed Teams Event  while Denmark claimed the title in the Under-13 category at the Loutraki tournament  marking the conclusion of the opening stage of the 4th Europe Youth Series table tennis competition
In the Under-15 category  Greece 1 defeated Georgia 5-3
In the Under-13 category  Denmark narrowly outlasted Greece 1 with a 5-4 score in the final
Overall  Greece performed admirably and had the potential to win two gold medals
The event featured two 3rd-place finishes with Greece 2 in both the Under-15 and Under-13 categories
Bronze medals and a trophy were awarded to all four teams  aligning with the total number of participating entries
In the U15 category  Greece 1 competed against Georgia twice within a few hours
In the morning  the hosts secured a 6-3 victory  while the final match was more intense
The score reached 4-3  with the provision that the match wouldn&#8217;t be officially clinched if Greece failed to reach 5-3 in the meantime
In the second game  BITKHAVA secured a 3-0 set win  finalizing the score (although the referees unofficially allowed the ninth game to continue due to its proximity to the end  with KYOSELOGLU beating GABARASVILI 3-0)
Christos tsarsitalidis and Roula Lambrinidis supported the team in the final
The Greece 2 team  which secured 3rd place  consisted of Kostas FAKAROS  Theofanis-Giorgos mitkas  Stella Mavromamataki  and Angela NURE  with coaching from Michalis ANGELIDIS  Roula lambrinidis  and Pavlos Telopoulos
The younger division&#8217;s team event finals were even more thrilling
Local athlete Sophia PHILI participated and demonstrated remarkable performance despite her inexperience in such matches
The outcome was decided in the details  and GRÖGERTSEN  with a narrow margin in the 5th set  secured a 5-4 victory  bringing Denmark the trophy
The Denmark team was coached by Laurits Jelsbak thomsen and Ida Boending Schoesler
Coach THOMSEN expressed his thoughts on the U13 team&#8217;s success and the experience at the Greek Open
&#8220;The final was a very tough and close match
We had previously faced the Greek team in the group with the same score
They have skilled players  and it was a difficult match  but we managed to win in the end
It was a great experience &#8221; he commented
Regarding the decision to play all the team matches in the team competition  he stated  &#8220;I think it was great for all the athletes to play all the team games
Initially  we thought the games would be played until one team reached five wins
However  we saw that all nine games were to be played in the group
It was beneficial from a competitive perspective and for the athletes&#8217; experience
They&#8217;ve already played many matches at the international tournament level  so the change in the system was really good.&#8221;
Greece 2  who secured 3rd place  included Nikos Angelidis  Dimitris GEORGALLIDIS  Despina DEMETRIOU  and Aphrodite-Ioanna SARIKAKI  coached by Michalis ANGELIDIS and Kostas DIMITRAKOPOULOS
Greece 3 finished in 4th place with Anastasios FOUSEKI  Konstantinos ISAAKIDIS  Athanasia GOGA  and Elpida TASIOU  led by coach Anita HATSATRIAN
The award presentation was carried out by the President of the Hellenic Table Tennis Federation (E.F.O.O.Epa.)  Kostas PAPAGEORGIOU  for the U15 category winners and the General Secretary  Xenia STATHI  for the U13 category winners
Throughout the first two days of the Open  the national men&#8217;s coach Kostas VATSAKLIS
 Giannis Koutra/Vassiliki Boula-Nicolo Tskartisvili/Anastasia Tskartisvili 3-1 (11-7  12-10  14-16  11-9)
Boula-Tekla Lippartelliani 3-0 (13-11  11-5  11-4)
Kutra-Mate Gabarasvili 3-0 (11-6  11-3  11-3)
Tskartisvili 2-3 (11-8  7-11  9-11  11-3  10-12)
Tskartisvili 2-3 (8-11  11-3  13-11  3-11  9-11)
Tskartishvili 3-2 (9-11  11-7  11-6  9-11)
Bitchava-Lipartelliani 3-0 (12-10  11-6  11-3)
Konstantinos Alexoudis/Anna-Fanuria Mitka-Malik Severinsen/Celinda Vung 3-2 (11-9  11-5  9-11  2-11  11-8)
Alexoudis-Emil Hasselback 3-2 (11-8  2-11  4-11  11-6  11-5)
Mitka-Andrea Gregertsen 3-0 (11-8  11-6  11-6)
Spyros Fousekis-Severinsen 1-3 (8-11  12-10  2-11  6-11)
Alexoudis-Severinsen 1-3 (6-11  8-11  13-11  13-11  10-12)
Fili-Gregerchen 2-3 (10-12  11-9  11-6  5-11  9-11)
Loutraki is a seaside resort in Greece popular the world over for its vast natural springs and therapeutic spas
You will find the biggest casino in Europe here
which has enhanced this coastal town’s tourism revenues exponentially
As the town sits on the foot of Mount Geraneia and sprawls toward the sea
Loutraki has a vibrant nightlife and you will love the numerous seaside bars and clubs
which make the atmosphere enchanting and upbeat
There are many attractions to visit in town
You will be impressed by the artificial waterfalls
the lighthouse in Heraion and the archaeological site there
the temple of Hera and the several monasteries and convents are just a few places worth seeing
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Eight years after the closure of the water bottling factory at Loutraki by PepsiCo-Ivi (now PepsiCo Hellas)
Greece’s first such facility is about to resume operations under a new owner: This is NU Aqua
a company belonging to a German fund already active in Greece through Hellenic Waterways and other ventures
The new owner will modernize the Loutraki facilities with an initial investment of 20 million euros
The licensing process has started and the unit will employ about 80 workers when it is up and running
The water source to be used will continue to belong to the local authority
where a particularly inaccessible wooded area is still burning
Greece's firefighters are busy for the third day in a row putting out the fires that have raged across the country
the flames are spreading along three main fronts
A fire has broken out in the past few hours near the Corinth refinery
where planes and helicopters have been sent to contain the flames
the firefighters managed to prevent the fire from reaching the highway leading to Athens tonight
The development of the fires in Rhodes is also of great concern
where a particularly inaccessible wooded area is still burning and difficult to reach by road vehicles
interrupted his stay in Brussels yesterday
where he was participating in the EU-Latin America and Caribbean summit
to return to the country and follow the situation
The European Commission has announced that four fire-fighting aircraft will be sent to Greece from Italy and France
thanks to the activation of the civil protection mechanism in force among the countries that are part of the Union
The 3rd and penultimate day of the Europe Youth tournament in Loutraki provided exciting matches for table tennis fans
It was the first day of the individual events  and it reached the medal matches  creating lively interest
On the 27th of October  in the Sport Camp gym  the final pairs in the doubles of all categories were announced  as well as the athletes in the category up to 13 years old who covered the medal positions
Host Greece has its own athletes everywhere
In the singles event  the women&#8217;s category of the age group has already advanced to the four-team stage due to the small participation  and it is noteworthy that four Greek women entered the medal positions
Anna-Fanouria Mitka and Athanasia Goga qualified from one group  while Aphrodite-Ioanna Sariskaki and Despina Demetriou qualified from the other
The Under 13 doubles finals will be held in parallel at 18:45  with the boys&#8217; doubles on &#8220;TV&#8221; table 1 and the girls&#8217; doubles on table 2
The Under 15 doubles finals are at 19:15  with the girls&#8217; doubles on &#8220;TV&#8221; table 1 and the boys&#8217; doubles on table 2
In tomorrow&#8217;s finals  the program opens at 09:00 with knockout B Finals and includes a morning and afternoon session
 A Finals) begin  and the finals are scheduled as follows:
The last session on Friday included the doubles matches  which offered wonderful moments
In the semifinals of the girls U13  Anna Fanouria Mitka and Elpida Tasiou eliminated Sophia Phili/Athanasia Goga in 3-1 games
Despina Dimitriou/Aphrodite-Ioanna Sarikaki took the first set against Andrea Gregersen/Chelinda Voong of Denmark but lost the next three for the final 3-1
In the girls U15 matches  Vasiliki BOULA/Stella MAVROMATAKI overcame Sally LOU/Filippa MIKELBORG of Denmark 3-0 in sets
Anastasia CHKHARTISHVILI/Tekla LIPARTELIANI of Georgia overcame Alexandra BITKHAVA/Angela NOURE 3-1 in straight sets
In the mini cadet doubles  Konstantinos ISAAKIDIS/Konstantinos ALEXOUDIS advanced to the final by beating Dimitris ALEXANDRIDIS/Giorgos SASSANIS 3-0 in sets
In the final  they will meet the Danes Emil HASSELBALCH/Malik Severinsen  who  in an exciting match that thrilled the spectators  overcame Dimitris GEORGALLIDIS/Nikos ANGELIDIS (11-8 in the 5th set) with 3-2 sets
Finally  in the children&#8217;s doubles  two Greek pairs will play for the first place
The 1st favorites  Ioannis KOUTRA/Ioannis KIOSELOGLOU  who were directly in the semifinals  defeated the Danes Villads BERGHOLT/Gustav HOJSLET with 3-0 games
Kostas FAKAROS/Theophanis-Giorgos MITKAS have progressed with 2 wins  and in the last 4  they overcame the 2nd favorite  Georgians Nikolos CHKHARTISHVILI/Mate GABARASVILI
The losers of all semi-finals get the bronze medal  as there are no matches scheduled for places 3-4
The Greek Open  which was part of the ETTU&#8217;s Europe Youth series  concluded in Loutraki  Corinthia  with thrilling finals  a vibrant atmosphere from all the young athletes  and many smiles
For four days  37 athletes from three countries gave their best for honors and enjoyed the matches at the Sport Camp facility
Denmark&#8217;s Malik SEVERINSEN was the victor in the boys&#8217; Under 13 singles
In the girls&#8217; Under 13 singles  Greece&#8217;s Anna-Fanouria MITKA claimed the title
In the Boys&#8217; Under 15 singles  Greece&#8217;s Ioannis KOUTRA lifted the cup  adding to his victory in Croatia in the Europe Youth Series last April
The girls&#8217; Under 15 singles was dominated by Anastasia CHKHARTISHVILI of Georgia
In the doubles  gold medals were earned by Denmark&#8217;s Emil HASSELBLANK/Malik SEVERINSEN in the boys&#8217; Under 13  Anna-Fanouria MITKA and Elpida TASIOU of Greece in the girls&#8217; Under 13  Ioannis KOUTRA/Ioannis KIOSELOGLOU in the boys&#8217; Under 15  and Vassiliki BOULA/Stella MAVROMATAKI of Greece in the girls&#8217; Under 15
The tournament  which didn&#8217;t have strong international participation  nevertheless featured excellent organization and suitable conditions for the athletes
It marks a new beginning for the Greek federation
Awards on behalf of the federation were presented by Stefanos STOGIANNOPOULOS  general secretary of the local Sports Club Poseidon Loutraki
The finals saw an enthusiastic audience  creating an incredible atmosphere alongside the athletes
In the mini cadet boys  there was a field of eight players
Left-handed Malik SEVERINSEN and right-handed Emil HASSELBACK from Denmark advanced to the final
SEVERINSEN showed his prowess and secured the highest step of the podium with a 3-1 victory (11-4  11-7  11-3)
Ioannis KIOSELOGLOU and Konstantinos ALEXOUDIS reached the semifinals but were defeated by the excellent Danes  earning bronze medals
Giannis KYOSELOGLOU was beaten 3-0 by SEVERINSEN  and Konstantinos ALEXOUDIS lost 3-1 to HASSELBLANK
In the mini cadet girls  four Greek athletes secured medal positions on October 27th
In the final  Anna-Fanouria MITKA and Athanasia GOGA  who overcame their Greek counterparts  faced off
In the boys&#8217; Under 15 competition  Ioannis KOUTRA and Ioannis KIOSELOGLOU  local athletes from the Poseidon team in Loutraki  won the gold and bronze medals  respectively
KOUTRA emerged as the victor  prevailing 3-1 (11-9  11-7  7-11  11-6)
KOUTRA eliminated Denmark&#8217;s Malik SEVERINSEN in 3-0 sets in the semifinals
KIOSELOGLOU had defeated the second seed  Emil HASSELBLANK  in the quarterfinals with a 3-2 score  and also vanquished Konstantinos ALEXOUDIS with a 3-2 score in the semifinals
In the girls&#8217; Under 15 category  Anastasia CHKHARTISHVILI of Georgia secured the top position
She met China-born Sami LU of Denmark in the final
CHKHARTISHVILI demonstrated great consistency after the second set and won 3-1 to claim the trophy (11-6  9-11  11-2  11-5)
Vasiliki BOULA and Angela NURE won the bronze medals
The former was defeated in the semifinals by LOU in a five-set thriller
&#8220;I am very happy because I managed to win my second tournament in the Europe Youth series
I prepared quite well as I recently returned from an 8-day training camp in Taipei thanks to an Olympic Scholarship  secured by the Greek Federation
The camp was very intense  and I had a unique experience in general &#8221; said the 15-year-old champion
&#8220;It was an honor and a pleasure for us kids from Loutraki to play international games in our city and in front of our own people
The most challenging moment on my way to the three gold medals was in the final of the team event when I faced the Georgian CHKHARTISHVILI
The match went to the 5th set  but with composure  I managed to win
It&#8217;s the end of a fantastic year for me in the youth category
We promoted the national team to the A category in Europe  barely won the bronze medal at the Balkan Championships  secured four first-place finishes in the Europe Youth Series  and I believe I&#8217;ve made significant progress in my competitive skills.&#8221;
In the final of the girls&#8217; Under 13 doubles  Anna Fanouria MITKA and Elpida TASIOU defeated Andrea GREGERSEN/Celinda VUNG of Denmark 3-1 (11-8  11-13  11-5  13-11)
In the boys Under 13 doubles final  Denmark&#8217;s Emil HASSELBACK/Malik SEVERINSEN defeated Konstantinos ISAAKIDIS/Konstantinos ALEXOUDIS 3-1 (16-14  12-10  11-13  11-8)
In the thrilling final of the girls&#8217; Under 15 doubles  Vasiliki boula/Stella Mavromataki overcame Anastasia tskartishvili/Tekla Liparteliani of Georgia 3-1 (11-8  15-17  11-6  11-3)
The boys&#8217; Under 15 doubles final was a Greek affair
Yiannis KOUTRA/Yiannis KIOSELOGLOU celebrated the first place  defeating Theofanis-Giorgos MITKAS/Kosta FAKAROS 3-0 (11-9  11-3  11-4)
The bronze medals had been secured since Friday: The Greek pairs Sophia filis/Athanasia Goga and Despina DEMETRIOU/Afroditi-Ioanna SARIKAKI in the girls U13 category
Sally LOU/Filippa MIKELBORG from Denmark and Alexandra BITCHAVA/Angela NURE from Greece in the girls U15 category
Dimitris ALEXANDRIDIS/Giorgos SASSANIS and Dimitris GEORGALLIDIS/Nikos ANGELIDIS  also from Greece  in the boys U13 category
Denmark&#8217;s Vilage BERGHOLT/Gustav HOYSLETT and Georgia&#8217;s Nikola CHKHARTISHVILI/Mate GABARASVILI in the boys U15 category
Flying boats dispatched as state of emergency called in Loutraki
with firefighters battling fast-moving blaze
</a>The EU has weighed in with help to combat wildfires in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/greece" data-link-name="in body link">Greece</a>
dispatching four Canadair water bombers as the battle to douse blazes that have raged around Athens intensified
Conflagrations whipped by gale-force winds left a trail of devastation
destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee as flames tore through terrain turned tinder dry by extreme heat
soldiers and volunteers – backed by water-dumping planes
trucks and helicopters – battled to contain what was described as a fast-moving and uncontrollable blaze about 18 miles north of Athens.The fire started the previous day in the area of Dervenochoria
forcing the evacuation of people in nearby settlements
Highly flammable pine forests turned to ash as flames swept through land parched by temperatures that have exceeded 40C
<a href="#img-2" data-ignore="global-link-styling" aria-hidden="true" tabIndex="-1" class="open-lightbox dcr-13fd1ms">View image in fullscreen</a>A firefighter facing a wildfire in Loutraki
Photograph: Vasilis Psomas/EPABy late Tuesday fires had engulfed the municipality of Mandra and were barrelling towards the complex of refineries owned by Motor Oil Hellas in Corinth where planes and helicopters had rushed to put out flames
A state of emergency was called in Loutraki
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis cut short a visit to Brussels to return to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/greece" data-link-name="in body link" data-component="auto-linked-tag">Greece</a> and oversee the firefighting operation
“Until 4am there was no problem with fires in the wider region of Mandra,” said local mayor Christos Stathis earlier in the day
the lack of firefighting planes has brought these negative results.”
Other fires that had ripped through seaside towns south-east of Athens on Monday had been contained
But authorities said some properties were gutted as flames fanned by shifting winds tore through hillside scrub into the coastal resorts of Anavyssos
Lagonissi and Saronida where Athenians have holiday homes
Devastation and despair was written on the faces of those who awoke to the news they had lost everything they had owned
“[I only have] my bathing suit which I swim in
I don’t even have other shoes,” an 89-year-old man identified as Giorgos Nikolaou told Reuters after seeing his severely damaged house in Lagonissi
1:39Greek police rush to evacuate convent and homes as wildfire engulfs town – videoLocal media reported late on Monday that huge numbers of animals had also died
with very few animals surviving the onslaught of flames
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told Skai TV the situation was desperate in Loutraki
there are many properties that have been destroyed
About 20 to 25 houses have been completely burned.”
the appearance of Etesian winds had at first been met with relief
But the Greek meteorological service had also warned of the risk of forest fires
predicting the winds would become more intense on Wednesday before abating on Thursday when a second much more ferocious heatwave is expected to hit Greece
 This article was amended on 19 July 2023 to clarify that the fire that prompted the state of emergency in Loutraki is separate from that in the area of Dervenochoria
Bulgarian wrestler Valeria Stancheva won the U15 European Championships title in Loutraki
the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation said on Saturday
Bulgaria finished second in the team rankings of the event.&nbsp;
Stancheva recorded an emphatic victory in the final over Malita Bolatova (Russia) with a technical touchdown in the 46 kg category
The bout ended 1:26 minutes before the end of the regular time of 4 minutes
This was the second title for the Bulgarian team after Stefan Stefanov (85 kg) won the competition in the freestyle
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This year is seen as crucial for the casinos in Attica and in nearby Loutraki
as developments that are already under way are set to radically change the landscape
especially with the upcoming the license for the Elliniko casino coming up
The arrival of a major international casino management company at the southern Athens plot
along with the transfer of Mount Parnitha’s casino to Athens’s northern suburbs (at Kalogreza)
and the streamlining of the Loutraki casino with the entry of a foreign investor
create the potential for a far greater market than the existing one
This would be a market that could benefit from the increase in Athens tourism
while also adding its own visitor inflow of visitors
Apart from the development of the old Athens airport plot at Elliniko
these developments have been triggered by changes to the tax framework of Greek casinos
Law 4512 passed in 2018 introduced a new licensing system according to which the holding or revenue collected by the state is set at 20 percent of gross gaming revenues (GGR) if they do not exceed 100 million euros
and down to 18 percent for casinos – which have greater turnovers – from the previous level of 22 percent
The introduction of staggered rates has also come to benefit higher turnovers
giving casino managements the incentive to promote their enterprises abroad and bring in foreign punters
as well as to implement major investments so as to hold on to their clients
 Greek fisherman caught a large 3-meter shark in the coastal town of Loutraki in Corinth, <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/huge-1-ton-shark-caught-in-corinth-photos-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">protothema.gr</a> reports
The lucky fisherman dragged it with his boat to the port of Loutraki with the assistance of the Coast Guard off the Gulf of Corinth and specifically near the Melagavi Lighthouse
The large fish weighed nearly one ton and was brought ashore with a crane
Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA Copyright: Ian gkoutas
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A landfill site at the seaside town of Loutraki
is the “home” for up to 130 stray dogs and while the authorities seem disinterested in their fate
Ms Tsoulaka has been looking after the dogs for a number of years with the help of a handful of volunteers
She set up a page on Facebook in 2018 to generate help and donations as she barely has the means to support herself
Never Walk AloneTierschutzverein (www.facebook.com/NeverWalkAloneTierschutzverein)
regularly sends pallets of dry dog food for the Garbage Dogs of Loutraki
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who is reported to barely have the means to support herself
is looking after a number of stray dogs on a small plot of land she is renting
treated for many of the illnesses that have arisen from living in the dirty conditions of the landfill and are given a decent home with her
For the sick dogs that she cannot bring to her home
Ms Tsoulaka and her volunteers try to capture the animals
The very sick animals are taken to vets for treatment
Once the animals are better they are be released back to the landfill
Ms Tsoulakahopes to take the dogs out of the landfill and find them a good home with a family
She says she needs a larger plot of land with adequate shelter to comfortably house the dogs
treat them and give them shelter until they are adopted by caring people in their homes
the landfill became home when their owners abandoned them there along with unwanted household goods
There are an estimated 3.5 million stray animals that wander the streets of Greece
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 Part of Greece's natural heritage since antiquity
the country's thermal springs offer healing
Greece&rsquo;s hot springs are the ideal winter escape
and well worth venturing to for a different and very special experience in the country
Surrounded by lovely landscapes or in interesting towns with interesting cultural sites and activities
As well as offering you wonderful therapeutic
a trip to these thermal baths offers plenty to explore &ndash; whether it&rsquo;s strolling through ancient ruins
From the volcanic springs of Lesvos island to the lush
these are places where you can immerse yourself in natural beauty and be rewarded by a great sense of wellness as was experienced and documented thousands of years ago
this location has been praised for its therapeutic waters since antiquity
The springs have waters ranging from 34&deg;C to 82&deg;C
which are rich in minerals like calcium and iron
known for helping with arthritis and muscle pain
Luxury spa lovers can also visit or stay at the Thermae Sylla Spa Hotel
where numerous medical treatments are based around the curative waters
Edipsos Archaeological Museum: Immerse yourself in the rich history of the area by exploring artifacts that trace its significance
including its longstanding connection to wellness and healing
Agios Nikolaos Beach: Unwind at this serene beach close to town
perfect for basking in the sun in a calm setting
Lichadonisia Islands: Enjoy a boat trip to these secluded and exotic islands northeast of Evia
By car: Drive from Athens via the National Road towards Lamia
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Athens from Liosion Bus Station (KTEL Liosion)
with the trip involving a ferry crossing at Arkitsa
located about 80 kilometers west of Athens
The waters here contain magnesium and potassium
and are beneficial for arthritis and digestive issues
while the seaside setting enhances the peaceful atmosphere of the baths
Corinth Canal: Marvel at this dramatic man-made canal that slices through the narrow isthmus
Monastery of Osios Patapios: Enjoy a peaceful visit to this hilltop monastery
with panoramic views and a serene spiritual atmosphere
or relax at this calm lagoon surrounded by lush greenery
By car: Drive west from Athens on the Athens-Corinth National Road (A8)
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Kifissos Bus Station in Athens to Loutraki
this area is renowned for its outdoor thermal pools surrounded by lush
The pools are set in a beautiful thickly forested landscape
creating a calm and rejuvenating environment
Loutra Gorge: Hike through this stunning gorge with waterfalls
Aridaia Village: Stroll through the charming village
sampling traditional Macedonian dishes and visiting small artisanal shops
Mount Kaimaktsalan: Explore the scenic mountain trails or hit the slopes in winter
enjoying breathtaking views across the northern countryside
By car: Drive from Thessaloniki on the A1/E75 towards Edessa
then follow signs to Aridaia and Loutra Pozar
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Thessaloniki to Aridaia
Thermopylae is historically significant as the site of the famous 480 BCE battle during the Greco-Persian Wars
made a heroic stand against the vastly larger Persian army
symbolizing resistance and sacrifice for Greek freedom
the hot springs are just off the main road
The waters here offer relief for skin conditions
historical ambiance alongside their healing benefits
Thermopylae Battlefield: Walk the historic grounds where the legendary battle took place
with monuments commemorating the bravery of the Spartan soldiers
Leonidas Monument: Visit the statue of King Leonidas
a symbol of courage and resistance during the Persian Wars
Gorgopotamos Bridge: Discover the site of a daring WWII resistance operation
with beautiful scenery and historical significance
By car: Drive from Athens on the Athens-Lamia National Road (E75)
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Athens to Lamia
is celebrated for its curative hot springs
maintain a temperature of 32&deg;C and are recommended for arthritis and respiratory problems
The modern municipal facilities combined with the coastal scenery make this a peaceful
Spa lovers can visit or stay at the Mitsis Galini spa hotel which has thermal water pools and a large thermal spa with treatments
Mount Kallidromo: Venture into the mountain landscape for hiking
offering panoramic views and opportunities to experience the region&rsquo;s wildlife
Lichadonisia Islands: Take a boat trip to explore these serene islands with crystal-clear waters and secluded beaches
Agios Konstantinos Beach: Relax on the quiet shores of this beach
perfect for swimming and sunbathing with minimal crowds
By car: Drive from Athens via the Athens-Lamia National Road (E75) and take the exit for Kamena Vourla
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Liosion Bus Station in Athens to Kamena Vourla
World famous for the longevity secrets that put it into the Bluezones limelight
this island also boasts healing springs in a pristine setting
The springs at Therma are rich in radon and known for their effectiveness in treating joint pain
untouched landscape surrounding the baths adds to the therapeutic experience
Nas Beach: Rest on this tranquil beach and take a short walk to the ancient ruins of a temple that once honored Artemis
Raches Village: Experience the laid-back rhythm of life in this village
known for its relaxed pace and unique approach to time
Halari Gorge: Trek through the scenic gorge
with natural pools along the way to cool off after your hike
drive from Agios Kirykos or Therma to reach the hot springs
By boat: Take a ferry from Piraeus or other nearby islands (Samos
this historic bathhouse offers healing waters that have been used for centuries
are packed with minerals like calcium and sulfur
helping with arthritis and skin conditions
with both private and public bathing options
are a combination of ancient structures with modern amenities
providing a peaceful escape just outside the urban center
Thessaloniki City: Take a short trip to the city to explore its historical landmarks
including the White Tower and vibrant markets
Lagkada Lake: Enjoy the tranquil environment
perfect for walking and birdwatching in the serene natural setting
Noesis Science Center: Engage with interactive exhibits and explore the universe at the planetarium in nearby Thessaloniki
By car: Drive north from Athens via the A1/E75 highway
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Kifissos Bus Station in Athens to Thessaloniki
By train: Board an intercity train (OSE) from Athens&rsquo; Larissa Station to Thessaloniki
By plane: Fly into Thessaloniki&rsquo;s Macedonia International Airport from Athens or other cities
extremely rich in historic bathhouses and hot springs
has mineral-rich waters in numerous locations around the island
offer Europe&rsquo;s hottest thermal waters (67&deg;C-92&deg;C) and radon-enriched minerals
The bathhouse preserves its original architecture and features separate pools for men and women
the modern bathhouse and ancient ruins remain worth a visit
Skala Thermi is also known for its waterfront cafes and exceptional seafood tavernas
offer private and communal baths with healing waters for arthritis
where the thermal waters mix with ocean tides
The bathhouse features adjustable temperature tubs for a customized experience
features a small cave with a hot spring-fed lake
Visitors come for both the healing waters and the spiritual atmosphere of the nearby church
The location is remote but offers a unique
the springs are surrounded by natural beauty
and their mineral-rich waters have long been known for their rejuvenating properties
Molyvos Castle: Wander through this historic fortress and admire the sweeping vistas of the Aegean and surrounding landscapes
Skala Thermi: Enjoy a delicious seafood meal at waterside tavernas
with the peaceful sound of the waves in the background
Petrified Forest: Explore this ancient natural wonder
where volcanic activity preserved trees from millions of years ago
By bus: Take a KTEL bus from Kifissos bus station to Piraeus or Kavala
By plane: Fly directly to Mytilene Airport from Athens or Thessaloniki
The <a href="http://www.europeanpokertour.com">European Poker Tour</a> and <a href="http://www.pokerstars.com">PokerStars.com</a> drove their red spades deep into the sandy beach of a new country on Tuesday
which sits on the edge of the east coast of the Gulf of Corinth
hosted Europe’s premier poker tournament in its inaugural EPT event
there was no Danny Zuko or Sandy Olsen; however
Germany&#039;s Julian Herold held the chip lead with 138,425
Herold plowed his furrow at the same table as former EPT Champion Roberto Romanello for most of the day
He came to prominence early in Level 2 after hitting the nut flush on the turn
his opponent had moved all-in for an ill-timed
Herold quickly called and doubled his stack
Herold was seated in the big blind and action was three-handed on a flop of 10♠ 8♥ 7♠
Herold was holding the stone-cold nuts J♥ 9♣
A raising war on the flop removed Jason Wheeler from the equation and when the dealer turned the 8♦
the rest of the chips went into the middle
The two guys scrapping for their lives were Emmanoyil Martorakis and Herold
The latter faded the spade and was up to a tournament high of 155,000
The wind swirled off the Aegean and whipped up a frenzy of early action on the tournament floor
The first player to capitalize was former EPT champion Kent Lundmark
Paul Ribaud somehow managed to get all of his money into the middle holding A♠ 10♦ in the very first level of the day
Lundmark held A♠ K♠ and shortly after was stacking 60,000 chips
He wasn’t the only former EPT champion who was handed chips on a silver platter
In the end it was a good day for former EPT champions
and five of them finished with Kent Lundmark (31,100)
Mats Gavatin (45,775) and Rupert Elder (82,700) all making it through to Day 2
It may have been a good day for former EPT Champions but it was not a good day for PokerStars Team Pros. <a href="http://www.pokerstars.com/team-pokerstars/richard-toth/">Richard Toth</a>, <a href="http://www.pokerstars.com/team-pokerstars/marcin-horecki/">Marcin Horecki</a> and <a href="http://www.pokerstars.com/team-pokerstars/ana-marquez/">Ana Marquez</a> were the only representatives on Day 1a
and only Marquez bagged up chips at the final whistle (41,475)
Among the 102 players who made it through to Day 2 were Mclean Karr (103,100)
David Peters (63,950) and Chris Moorman (39,350)
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This is the story of the &#8220;garbage dogs&#8221; and how it all began
and her dogs have to face an enormous struggle every day
Afrodith moved near the huge Loutraki landfill in 2018
Passing by the rubbish dump/landfill was a life-changing experience for her
seeing the horrendous conditions the dogs and puppies were living in
She found packs of dogs and puppies in terrible conditions with broken bones
she began trying to take care of all the dogs she could find in the dump
She has no help from local authorities or from the government
among tons of garbage in the most adverse conditions
Countless puppies in a miserable state are born and die helplessly in there without a chance to live a full life
Dogs drink water from dirty and dangerous puddles
Who&#8217;s going to go to a rubbish dump to take care of dogs there
a lady who has been doing incredible work for years to find a solution
neutered and treated as many dogs as could be moved to the small plot of land she rents
She has no more space for the dogs left at the rubbish dump/landfill site
she has no alternative but to try and capture the dog
they are taken to the vet&#8217;s for treatment then released back to the landfill &#8211; she has no other place to take the dogs
Her dream would be to take all the dogs out of the landfill and give them the life they deserve
 To make her dream come true she needs a larger plot of land with shelter
to give as many dogs as possible a chance of a happy and healthy life with treatment
love and care &#8211; hopefully a foster or adoption as well
Greece is a very well-known tourist destination
archaeological sites and beautiful landscape
there is an estimated population of 3.5 million strays wandering in the streets throughout the country
A lot of Greeks do not castrate their animals and now there are millions of stray dogs and cats. Most of them are street strays, starving, sick, in terrible condition and the government does nothing. So local Greek Volunteers try their best to alleviate this suffering. Many help but <a href="https://dogstodaymagazine.co.uk/2016/10/27/the-dog-behind-the-fence/">many look away and do not care</a>
Over the past few years Loutraki landfill has become the place for people to discard their rubbish as well as their pets
members of the local community dump their unwanted dogs in the landfill
the same goes for people who do not live in the area
they are not neutered so their numbers are increasing
Due to the conditions they find themselves in
sexually transmitted diseases are some of the most common diseases the garbage dogs are suffering from
These dogs and puppies are doomed to a life of misery and pain
The Municipality of Loutraki is uninterested in the well-being of the dogs and no measures have been taken to alleviate the situation apart from providing four sacks of dry food per week
In 2018 Afrodith created her Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoutrakiLandfillDogs">The Loutraki Landfill Dogs</a>
so that people could see her work trying to help alleviate the suffering of the poor dogs
She is alone in helping the &#8220;garbage dogs&#8221;
Her admirable and selfless work with the dogs has been <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NeverWalkAloneTierschutzverein">recognised by a German charity</a>; they send pallets of dry food to help. They are a lifeline for the garbage dogs. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ethelontesxwmaterisLoutrakiou">Click on the Facebook page and check out her work</a>
Let&#8217;s help her if we can with a sack of food
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My heart goes out to all them poor animals. Something has to be done to help them. The government should help them. What is this wourld coming to. Its heart breaking i wish i could help 
Loutraki Casino is entering unchartered waters following the Council of State’s decision that 13 percent of revenues the company had claimed from the state must be returned.
The state’s recourse to the CoS and the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) in 2018 against the decision of the administrative court of appeal in Tripoli was successful, rejecting Club Hotel Casino Loutraki’s claims from the state, which exceeded 44 million euros.
The decision now means that not only will the troubled casino company not get the €44 million, but it must also pay €6-7 million concerning the nine months in 2018 that it refused to pay the state citing the Tripoli court’s decision.
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    Despite the soaring summer temperatures and mild winters in Greece
there’s still something truly relaxing about soaking in the natural thermal springs found here
a dip reputedly brings a range of health benefits: the sulphur-rich waters are said to contain minerals that ease joint pain and skin ailments
If you do want to visit one of the hot springs below
stay in one of the nearby hotels for an unusual range of holiday activities
from skiing at Parnassos to having your feet nibbled by doctor fish
 In the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/10-places-in-greece-you-need-to-see-before-they-get-too-expensive">Pella</a> district, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, Pozar Thermal Baths lie about 110km (68mi) from <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/10-awesome-reasons-thessaloniki-should-be-on-your-bucket-list">Thessaloniki</a>
natural pools and rivers with thermal waters – at 37C (98F) – plus a network of natural and artificial waterfalls
especially if you wish to combine it with other activities
such as skiing at the nearby resort or enjoying the nearby forests
Courtesy of Irene's Resort / Booking.com  With the North Macedonia border nearby
you can find Irene’s Resort nestled within beautiful
this luxe hotel has a lovely seasonal pool and a laid-back restaurant serving traditional dishes
Pozar Salt Cave Hotel has a cave filled with mineral salt (thought to have healing properties)
When you’re not immersing yourself in the cave (or partaking in one of the 45 massage and body treatments available at the spa)
it’s best to lounge on your four-poster bed or take in the views of pretty Loutraki Aridaias village from your private balcony
 Located 170km (105mi) from the city of <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/eating-out-in-thessaloniki-10-favorite-local-spots">Thessaloniki</a>
Krinides has been a spa site since the Byzantine era
It features thermal water and healing clay baths with an approximate temperature of 29C (84F)
Treatments aim to relieve skin and rheumatic issues
you will go through a thermal shower before immersing yourself in thermal mud for about 20 minutes
The treatment ends with a second thermal shower
you can pair this basic treatment with other therapies
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Courtesy of Egnatia City Hotel &amp; Spa / Booking.com  Just a 15-minute drive from Krinides in northern Greece
Egnatia City Hotel &amp; Spa overlooks the glistening Thracian Sea from a hilltop spot
underfloor heating and hydro massage shower cabins – but the majority of your time will be spent dining on the roof garden (at sunset with the gentle sea breeze is best) or making the most of the sensory hotel spa
Courtesy of The Anthemion House / Booking.com  For a sleek option in central Kavala
muted green accents and private jacuzzi room
delicious Greek breakfast is served in-house each morning
which will set you up perfectly for a trip to Krinides
 Right in the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/11-reasons-why-you-should-get-lost-in-greeces-athenian-riveria">Athens Riviera</a>
the warm waters of the Vouliagmeni Lake await
This year-round spa enjoys temperatures ranging from 22C to 29C (71F to 84F)
a population of doctor fish (or garra rufa) offer natural skin exfoliation to swimmers
you’ll find a network of caves that are more than 3km (1.8mi) long
as well as a restaurant and a playground for children
Courtesy of the Margi / Hotels.com  With Astir Beach a short walk away 
plus views of lush pine forests and the shimmering sea from most rooms
The Margi proves why an Athenian Riviera mini-break should be at the top of your to-do list
Even the smallest of rooms offers a high-end stay
but if you’re feeling flush opt for the expansive
private beachfront villa for direct access to the Med
the spa and restaurant are world-class too
Vouliagmeni Lake is a five-minute drive away
Courtesy of Azur Hotel / Booking.com  Just steps from two of Athens’ <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/athens/articles/beautiful-beaches-near-athens-greece">best beaches</a> (Vouliagmeni and Okeanida)
Azur Hotel is a chic option for a beach holiday
with marble-clad bathrooms and geometric detailing – opt for one of the suites with private pools to make the most of the famed Greek heat
the all-day Cinq Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean dishes
Combine ocean time with a trip to the warm waters of Vouliagmeni Lake
 Located about 2.5 hours from Athens on the island of <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/this-one-fact-about-greece-will-change-your-life">Evia</a>
Edipsos is one of the most famous spa towns in Greece
80 thermal springs range between 28C (82F) to 80C (176F)
The water contains a high percentage of magnesium
calcium and iron with high healing properties
the springs supply water to all the hydrotherapy centres of the region
you may find semi-thermal sea water at certain beaches where thermal springs reach the seabed
Courtesy of 9 Queens Spa Hotel / Booking.com  A visit to a spa town like Edipsos means maximising your relaxation time – so why not stay in a dedicated spa hotel
9 Queens Spa Hotel features a wellness centre and spa with its very own hot springs
and suites also come with double spa baths
While you’re in such a deep state of relaxation
the site of the Battle of Thermopylae and the ski resort of Parnassos
Courtesy of Mitsis Galini Wellness Spa &amp; Resort / Booking.com  A spot for serious spa buffs
Mitsis Galini Wellness Spa &amp; Resort’s 3,000sqm (32,291sqft) is thought to be one of the world’s biggest
Personalised health programmes can be designed too
While most of your time will be spent in the spa
rooms offer mountain views and there’s also a beach on your doorstep
was one of the first thermal destinations in Greece
Known during ancient times for its curative waters
the seaside town is home to a thermal spa boasting a plethora of services and treatments
Loutraki Spa is an excellent destination for a day trip
which you can combine with a visit to the casino nearby
Courtesy of Pefkaki Boutique Hotel Loutraki / Booking.com  Forget the Greek Islands
those in the know are heading to Loutraki on the Greek mainland for a quiet seaside break
it’s best to stay at the seafront Pefkaki Boutique Hotel Loutraki where you can spend your days taking in lungfuls of fresh sea air
Opt for one of the bungalows if you can – one has its own a private beach while the other has a private pool
head for a cocktail at Perla Bar with a glorious backdrop of the Gulf of Corinth
 Located in the tranquil municipality of Zacharo, in the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/greece/articles/10-things-to-love-about-the-peloponnese-greece">Peloponnese</a> near Kalamata
Kaiafas features two thermal springs located in a natural cave by the foot of Mount Lapithas
You will find a modern hydrotherapy centre with private baths and an outdoor pool
as well as other treatment spaces available
Courtesy of Natura Club Hotel &amp; Spa / Booking.com  A short drive from the thermal springs of Kaiafas
Hotel Natura Club &amp; Spa is an adults-only haven
pink-tinged sunsets are a given – best seen from the hotel’s lofty pool or from the privacy of your own balcony
Those looking to unwind should head to its spa where you’ll find a jacuzzi
Courtesy of Kaiafas Lake Hotel / Booking.com  Kaiafas Lake Hotel sits – as you would expect – just 800m (2,624ft) from Kaiafas Lake
a teal-hued body of water known for its healing properties
but most of your time will be spent in the aforementioned lake
the hotel’s pool or dining on Greek fare at the onsite restaurant
Visit in late summer to dine al fresco on balmy evenings
 <a href="/authors/ethel-dilouambaka">Ethel Dilouambaka</a> contributed additional reporting to this article
Polyglot (with a Master Degree in Translation)
professional shower singer and food enthusiast
Ethel enjoys spending quality time with friends and family
usually with a certain amount of eating and drinking involved
uploading photos on her Instagram feed and daydreaming with a good book in her hands
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