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Siemens Gamesa wins 40MW GREECE wind deal
Siemens Gamesa has signed a 40MW turbine contract with developer Vendavel for a wind project in GREECE. Siemens Gamesa will supply eight SG ...
Planes sent by Çavuşoğlu to help GREECE'S firefighting efforts were ones the EU sent to Turkey
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu told his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias on Monday that Turkey would assist GREECE'S firefighting efforts ...
Today's top pics: GREECE Wildfires and more
Today's top pics: GREECE Wildfires and more ... Top photos of the day as selected by the Associated Press. APTOPIX Virus Outbreak Brazil. People line up ...
GREECE Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int'l Passengers
GREECE'S aviation directives are part of the Greek government's efforts to ... GREECE'S is open for travelers from all EU & Schengen Area countries and ...
Turkey, GREECE and Sicily: Which countries are being affected by wildfires and why?
Wildfires have caused devastation in Turkey and GREECE - and now, Sicily has hit a record temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius. With rising temperatures ...
18 people rescued after tourist boat sinks off GREECE'S Milos island
12 (Xinhua) -- A total of 18 people, including three children, were rescued on Thursday in the sea area off GREECE'S Milos island after a 30-meter British ...
Villa Brown Ermou
Urban hotel collection Brown Hotels, has today announced the official launch of its first propertie in Athens, GREECE, marking the third international ...
'Bath time': Volunteer vets tend to GREECE'S fire-hit pets
'Bath time': Volunteer vets tend to GREECE'S fire-hit pets ... With balm and bandages for scorched paws, volunteers at a makeshift animal shelter north of ...
GREECE Central School District releases reopening plan: 5 days of in-person learning included
GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC)— Add the GREECE Central School District to the list of local districts to unveil its planned reopening guidelines for the fall.
SNF Donates €15 Million to Help Fire Recovery Effort in GREECE
In the wake of numerous disastrous fires that have destroyed swaths of land and countless homes and businesses in GREECE, the Stavros Niarchos ...
Wildfires worst ecological catastrophe in decades, Greek prime minister says
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday said at a news conference in Athens that the country’s wildfires were the worst ecological catastrophe in decades.
‘Homes burned, but no community destroyed’: Greek PM defends govt response to devastating wildfires
[Preview] Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has stood by the government’s response to massive wildfires raging across the country, lauding the efforts to evacuate people. The fires, however, destroyed large swaths of forest and numerous homes. Read Full Article at RT.com
Greek PM on fires: “Unprecedented attack by the nature”
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his government on Thursday as public anger grew over the response to wildfires that have ripped through thousands of hectares of forest over the past 10 days. “We are on the 10th day of unprecedented attack by nature,” Mitsotakis started his introductory speech at the press conference that last … The post Greek PM on fires: “Unprecedented attack by the nature” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Civil Protection extends “mini lockdown” in Chania and Zakynthos
Greece’s Civil Protection extended on Thursday the “mini lockdown” imposed on the island of Zakynthos and the Regional Unit of Chania, Crete, a week ago. The extension of the restrictions such as night curfew and music ban follows a recommendation by the Committee of Infectious Diseases and the Protection of Public Health after evaluation of … The post Civil Protection extends “mini lockdown” in Chania and Zakynthos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Over 100,000 Hectares Burned As Greece Battles Wildfires
Hundreds of firefighters battled Thursday to contain new flare-ups in wildfire-ravaged areas of Greece, where summer infernos have caused what the prime minister described as the country's "greatest...
After a long battle, firefighters contain some wildfires in Greece.
After 10 days of battling blazes across the country, firefighters in Greece managed to contain some of them on Thursday, although a thunderstorm was a mixed blessing: the rain doused some of the ...
New Fires Break Out in Greece, Arcadia Remains on High Alert
The fires in the broader area of Arcadia in southern Greece continued their destructive path on Wednesday night and onto Thursday morning. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Evia Fires: The Largest Environmental Catastrophe of Greece
The environmental devastation from the fires in northern Evia is huge, according to the National Observatory of Athens. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
US CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women
CDC urged on Wednesday afternoon both pregnant women and women who were recently pregnant to get one of the COVID-19 vaccines. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Why The Risk of Floods Increases Exponentially After Forest Fires
After the onset of forest fires, many pray for rain to come, hoping it will extinguish the flames. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek PM Speaks on Fires and Impact of Climate Change on Greece
Greece's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke at a press conference about the impact that climate change has had on the country's wildfires. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek pine honey threatened as wildfires destroy hives and forests
Standing in the blackened remains of a burnt-down forest, beekeeper Antonis Vakas laments the loss of his trade - collecting Greece's famed pine honey. A wildfire that raged for nearly a week on his ...
Ports authority extends deadline for Greece donations
… affected by the wildfires in Greece due to increased demand. The … food to be sent to Greece. A shipment has already left …
18 people rescued after British-flagged yacht capsizes off Greek island of Milos
… the Greek island of Milos have been rescued and are uninjured, Greece… passengers and crew members, all Greeks, were picked up from the …
‘It’s all gone’: Greek farmers despair as fires decimate crops
Evia, Greece – As Greece comes to terms with the … for future generations of farmers. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has …
Dry thunderstorms trigger wildfires in Attica and Halkidiki
Wildfires broke out in western Attica and Halkidiki most possibly caused by a so-called “dry thunderstorm” sweeping on the Greek mainland on Wednesday evening. The phenomenon was observed also in Athens where the dry thunderstorm was followed by very powerful North-East winds with gust up to 9 Beaufort a few hours later. The fires broke … The post Dry thunderstorms trigger wildfires in Attica and Halkidiki appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
DSU: Romanian firefighters operate in the Spathari and Kalivia areas in Greece
The Emergency Situation Department (DSU) informs that on Thursday morning, starting with 08:00, the Romanian firefighters’ actions for putting out the fires continue, in the Spathari and Kalivia areas in Greece, with 6 fire engines, two tanks and a drone. Furthermore, six firefighters will be on a mission of ensuring... The post DSU: Romanian firefighters operate in the Spathari and Kalivia areas in Greece appeared first on Nine O' Clock.
Greek PM defends government as anger mounts over handling of fires
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his government on Thursday as public anger grew over the response to wildfires that have ripped through thousands of hectares of forest over the past ...
British boat sinks in Greece: 18 passengers SAVED after coastguard launch rescue operation
A BRITISH-FLAGGED vessel has sunk off the coast of Greece, with a rescue operation underway to save the 18 passengers onboard.
Rescue operation after British tourist boat capsizes off Greek island of Milos
World 12 Aug, 2021 09:04 AMQuick Read Plaka village on Milos island. Photo / 123RFPlaka village on Milos island. Photo / 123RFGreece's coast guard says a search and rescue operation is under way for more than a dozen passengers from a British …
President thanks Cypriots who assisted in firefighting effort in Greece
… in the firefighting effort in Greece. In a message on Twitter … and Crisis Management Ministry in Greece.
Rescue operation saves 17 passengers after British tourist ship sinks off Greek island
… off the coast of a Greek island. Three naval vessels, two … -known for the statues of Greek god Asclepius, Apollo, Poseidon and …
British-Flagged Ship Sinks Near Greek Island, All 17 Passengers Rescued
… -british-flagged-ship-sinks-off-greek-island-rescue-for-17-passengers … a vessel sank off the Greek coast. A British-flagged vessel … has sunk near the Greek island Milos. All 17 passengers … the vessel that sank in Greek waters have been rescued, the …
British tourist ship sinks off Greek island with rescue mission for 17 passengers
… tourist ship sunk off the Greek island of Milos A British … sunk in Milos, a volcanic Greek island (file photo) A major … tourist ship sunk off a Greek island. The boat overturned in … -known for the statues of Greek god Asclepius, Apollo, Poseidon and …
British vessel ‘sinks off Greek island of Milos’ sparking rescue operation
… the island of Milos in Greece and a rescue operation was … 17 passengers at sea, the Greek coast guard said on Thursday …
British-flagged vessel sinks in Greece, all 17 passengers rescued
… sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Milos have been … on Thursday. All aboard were Greek citizens. The coast guard was … vessel was British-flagged. Some Greek media said it was a …
Soccer-Norwich sign Greece winger Tzolis from PAOK
… a five-year deal from Greek side PAOK, the Premier League … for the 19-year-old Greece international. Tzolis registered 16 goals … Super League and won the Greek Cup last season. Earlier this …
Rain helps firefighters in Greece but flare-ups continue
… relentlessly battling the flames. Greek firefighters have been bolstered by … European record, beating Greece's previous high. Eight … Rain helps firefighters in Greece but flare-ups continue (2021, … 47;2021-08-firefighters-greece-flare-ups.html This document …
Norwich sign Greek winger Tzolis for £10m
… of winger Christos Tzolis from Greek club PAOK for a fee … as runners-up in the Greek Super League. He said: … we won the cup in Greece. It was a very good … for a big club in Greece in PAOK. "Of course …
British tourist ship sinks off Greek island Milos with 18 people missing
… of Greece. The passenger vessel has sunk off a Greek island … north of the Sea of Crete. Milos is the southwesternmost … several decades. With its traditional Greek architecture, slower pace compared … is rich in allusions to Greek mythology and artwork that …
Foreign crews join Greeks to fight fires
… Greece's second-largest island which is linked to the mainland by a bridge. Greek … in response to Greece's appeal for help. … Some 600 firefighters from Greece, the Czech Republic, Britain, France … largely destroyed, Greek culture officials said. A tiny …
British-flagged boat with at least 17 on board sinks off coast of Greek island
[Preview] A British-flagged boat, reportedly carrying tourists, has sunk off the Greek island of Milos with a rescue operation involving several vessels and a navy helicopter dispatched to find the 17 passengers. Read Full Article at RT.com
Seventeen rescued after 98ft British yacht sinks off Greek island of Milos
A British-flagged vessel sunk off the island of Milos in Greece prompting a rescue operation for 17 passengers, all Greek nationals, at sea, the Greek coast guard said on Thursday.
Moody’s: Greece vulnerable to climate change, even if cost from fires manageable
Wildfire-related costs from the catastrophic wildfires will be manageable for Greece, but they highlight the country’s vulnerability to climate change, while tourism may also be affected, Moody’s said in a report on Wednesday. The credit rating agency said that over the last two weeks, Greece has experienced its worst wildfires in decades in what Prime … The post Moody’s: Greece vulnerable to climate change, even if cost from fires manageable appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
British-flagged yacht with 17 onboard sinks off Milos, SAR operation underway
A British-flagged yacht with 17 people on board sank some 16 nautical miles North-West of the island of Milos in the central Aegean Sea on Thursday morning, the Greek Coast Guard said. Search and Rescue operation is underway. According to preliminary information, passengers and crew jumped into the sea, however, there is no official information … The post British-flagged yacht with 17 onboard sinks off Milos, SAR operation underway appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Crete: 6 coronavirus infections in nursing home; hospitals under pressure
Five elderly and one member of the staff at a private nursing home in Lasithi, eastern Crete. All cases were found to have been infected with the Delta strain of the coronavirus. Covid-19 tests carried out to the remaining staff and the elderly were reportedly negative. Speaking to state broadcaster ERT, the owner of the … The post Crete: 6 coronavirus infections in nursing home; hospitals under pressure appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Will Greek yogurt be the next great “Superfood”?
Health and nutrition experts have long sung the praises of Greek yogurt
[Ticker] Italy registered Europe's hottest temperature on record: 48.8°C
The Italian island of Sicily may have registered the hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe - 48.8°C (119.8°F), the BBC writes. Regional authorities reported the reading, which needs to be verified by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), near Syracuse on Wednesday. According to the WMO, the current official record in Europe is 48°C, registered in Athens, Greece, in 1977.