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Blue flag awarded beaches for 2009

Rhodes is the island with the cleanest beaches in the European Union as 33 Rhodian beaches have been awarded the international Blue Flag status for excelling in safety, amenities, cleanliness and environmental standards. The Blue Flag Award is a voluntary…

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International Climbing Festival in Kalymnos

The International Kalymnos Climbing Festival will be held on May 22-26, 2009, on the scenic and tranquil island of Kalymnos, Greece. The event will be organized by the Municipality of Kalymnos. Climbers of all abilities and from all countries are…

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Earth Hour

With the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote, Vote Earth is a global call to action for every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up and take…

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Palm trees in danger

The palm trees of Rhodes, many of them over a century old, are in serious danger from the red palm weevil plague. According to municipality sources, a series of measures have been taken recently, in order to combat the bug…

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Municipality of Kamiros

The Municipality of Kamiros (postal code 85106) derives its name from the ancient town. It extends over a territory of 211.875 km², on the south-western part of the island of Rhodes with a total population of 5.145 inhabitants. The village…

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