Greece: EU bailout decision unlikely to soothe Athens' headache (DW)

From DW - "As lenders decide on Greece’s post-bailout future, some say it may not differ much from its bailout present: targets, compliance and disbursements. DW talked with Alexander Kritikos, an expert on Greek political-economy".

EU Visas for British Travelers After Brexit?

From Politico EU

UK unveils simplified residency scheme for EU citizens

"Javid’s post-Brexit settlement plan does nothing to reassure EU citizens", Guardian Opinion Piece
EU may require visas at £52 for UK travelers post Brexit, KTG

Weymouth, Dorset: Plans for Weymouth's Peninsula, Parking Fears

From Dorset Echo: "WEYMOUTH’S proposed Peninsula development has attracted criticism for the loss of 300 car parking spaces. Comments on the planning documents just submitted also raise fears for the future of the town’s hotels and guesthouses".

Dorchester, Dorset: Dorchester’s Wednesday Market Survey Results

From Dorset For You


Full Report and Analysis

Corfu: Three More Suggestions Concerning Corfu's Rubbish Landfill and Mixed Waste Crisis

What are the three suggestions for a temporary solution at Tebloni landfill? Enimerosi (Greek) -

Certainly none of them offer a solution. The Mayor returns from Athens empty-handed, without anything tangible up his sleeve...meanwhile, the Tebloni (Temploni) landfill has accumulated about five thousand tonnes of mixed waste, the processing of which the baler-compressor cannot cope - πέντε χιλ. τόνους σύμμεικτων σκουπιδιών, τα οποία δεν προλαβαίνει να επεξεργαστεί ο δεματοποιητής.


British travel agents call for Corfu to get cleaned up, Enimerosi
'Greek National Tourism Organisation UK director Emy Anagnostopoulou said the issue was being dealt with. “Waste management is complex, which can be a difficult case when islands are involved. Cleaning is under way and we may need 10 more days to complete this task,” she said.'

That sounds highly optimistic.

Έκκληση των Βρετανών πρακτόρων να καθαρίσει η Κέρκυρα - Corfu TV News.

Zagori Village Communities, Epirus, Greece

A useful website.


From the Zagori Municipality Website, a photo and facts about each of the 45 Zagori villages


Zagori History


Monasteries and Churches of note


Village squares and plane trees


Historical paths


Activities for visitors and residents


I didn't know there was a shooting range at Asprangelos. I like the description in English:

"The shooting range runs from March to September in hours of no peace of mind".

(Το σκοπευτήριο λειτουργεί από τον Μάρτιο έως τον Σεπτέμβριο σε ώρες που δεν είναι κοινής ησυχίας).

Update: Just checked at the Mayor's office in Asprangelos. The shooting range is no longer in operation. So no shooting practice, but plenty of peace of mind!

Epirus: the best-kept secret in Greece? The Telegraph