Articles tagged ‘Rhodes’

Lesbians don’t always come from Lesbos, and more Greece news

By Cristina | July 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Some news about Greece for the pleasure of reading while sipping your morning coffee:

Remember the story about the Lesbos residents wanting to ban the use of the “lesbian” word? Finally, the Athens court ruled that Lesbians can be from anywhere not just Lesbos. The court said that the word “lesbian” couldn’t define just the [...]

 

Rhodes: Strong earthquake kills 1 person

By Cristina | July 15th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

Today, July 25, at 6:20 AM local time, a strong earthquake hit the Greek island of Rhodes. A woman died as she tripped and hit her head when trying to leaver her house. No other injuries or damages have been reported.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 and it hit [...]

 

The Colossus of Rhodes

By Cristina | May 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

The Colossus of Rhodes, painting by Salvador Dali
The Colossus of Rhodes lasted for only 56 years but it earned its place in the famous list of The Seven Wonders of the World. It wasn’t just a giant statue but most importantly a symbol of unity of people who inhabited Rhodes.
The Colossus was a [...]

 

Rhodes Beaches

By Cristina | April 14th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

As one of the most sought after Greek islands, Rhodes attracts sunbathers every summer. The extend of its coastline makes it easy for tourists to enjoy a lot of different places to swim in the crystal clear water or just soak up the sun on one of the beautiful beaches.
Best beaches in Rhodes [...]