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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

In Photos: Five Days Exploring Sikinos, Greece

Five Days Exploring Sikinos Greece. The port village of Alopronis welcomes visitors to the idyllic Greek island of Sikinos.


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26 Editor-Recommended Greek Island Hotels

Traveler editors share their favorite Greek Island hotels, spanning the coolest island hideouts on Santorini, Skiathos, Zakynthos, and Mykonos.


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Dayton Greek Festival to host drive-thru event this summer

After announcing the cancellation of the 2023 Dayton Greek Festival in May, organizers have decided to host a drive-thru event instead.


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Felix Young, 18, died in moped crash on Greek island

Felix Young, of Manor Road in North Wootton, near King's Lynn, had been enjoying a summer break on the small island of Spétsai in the Greek region ...


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Europe wildfires: Greek resort towns evacuated

Thousands of holidaymakers have fled Greek beach resorts. Evacuation orders are in place for at least six coastal towns. Major fires are encroaching ...


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Inside the authentic new Greek restaurant in Rhos-on-Sea!

It is the third in a chain of Greek restaurants in North Wales, joining White Tower in Llandudno and GRK Spot in Bangor.


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Bank of Cyprus drives senior return close to Greek peers

'Aggressive' 37.5bp tightening pays off ◇ Pricing close to Greek banks yet size largest for issuer ◇ Yield hunters latch on to 'niche' issuers.


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Dayton Greek Festival plans drive-thru event for September 2023

After announcing the cancellation of the 2023 Dayton Greek Festival in May, organizers have decided to host a drive-thru event instead.


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Greek Orthodox Sunday Schools of NSW mid-year holiday events

With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Greek Orthodox Sunday Schools of NSW held a series of mid-year holiday events at the ...


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Motorways closed as wildfires in Greece threaten oil refinery

A firefighting helicopter flies through smoke as people look on in Mandra, west of Athens (Petros Giannakouris/AP) Italy and France were each sending two firefighting planes to help Greece cope. The planes and their teams are part of an EU civil protection ...


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Espionage in Ancient Greece

In ancient Greece where generals and statesmen relied on spying to reveal the intentions and capabilities of their adversaries.


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Europe heatwaves: Wildfires rage in Greece as temperatures soar

As temperatures hit a high of 46.3C in Sicily, fire crews battled blazes in Greece and the Swiss Alps. Scientists say climate change is making heatwaves longer, more intense and more frequent. Across the world, millions of people are being impacted by ...


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Photos: Wildfires Rage Outside Athens, Greece

Thousands have been forced to flee settlements and seaside resorts, as fire crews fight multiple blazes roaring across dry hillsides. Greece's ...


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Nickelodeon Actress Gets Engaged During Romantic Greece Getaway

Love is in the air for one former Nickelodeon star. Kira Kosarin, who starred as Phoebe Thunderman on the hit series The Thundermans, is engaged after her boyfriend Max Chester dropped to one knee and popped the question during a romantic Greece getaway.


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Greece: Kouvaras Heat And Winds Forecast

Greece: Kouvaras heat and winds forecast


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EU’s Copernicus system activated to map burned areas in Greece

Copernicus, the EU’s Earth observation program, has been activated for the immediate mapping of the areas in Eastern Attica, Western Attica, Viotia and Corinth (Loutraki) that has been burned in wildfires since Monday. The purpose of the activation is the production of maps and data of the affected region, to assist the work of agencies … The post EU’s Copernicus system activated to map burned areas in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Four water-dropping Canadair from France, Italy deployed Greece

Four water-dropping aircraft Canadair from France and Italy are expected to arrive in Greece to help put out the fires. The aircraft will arrive following a request of the Civil Protection to EU  Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic. “Following Greece’s request for assistance to tackle wildfires in the Attica region, we are mobilising 2 … The post Four water-dropping Canadair from France, Italy deployed Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Travel Site Gives Good Reasons Not to Visit Greece This Summer

ATHENS – Wise Greeks and veteran travelers who know … down international air travel, Greece could see more than 30 … the islands of Mykonos and Santorini, where they find themselves part … more available and cheaper. “Although Greece is an ideal destination, it …


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See the aftermath of wildfires in Greece

See the aftermath of wildfires in Greece. 10 minutes; News; Duration 2:31. Wildfires burning outside Athens ravaged homes and hillsides and left ...


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The Classic Greek Festival Returns

The beloved Greek Festival returned in its full glory to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price over the weekend. The festival kicked off ...


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Opa! St. George's celebrates 14 years of Adk. Greek Fest

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — The 14th annual Adirondack Greek Festival culminated Saturday with food, fun, and friends.


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Greek and Turkish forces take part in NATO exercise

Greek and Turkish naval and air forces took part in a NATO “enhanced vigilance activity” last week, with a British destroyer also involved with ...


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The 3rd Summer School ''Shipping in Action'', organized by ICS Greek Branch & Alba ...

Titos Giannakakis, Alba Visiting Lecturer & DYNAMARINe Academy Executive. During the sessions, students gained a true understanding of the Greek ...


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Nick Calathes will not play for Greece in 2023 FIBA World Cup

After Kostas Sloukas' declaration to skip the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, one more guard has made the decision to not play for Greece.


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Tell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Greece?

We’d like to hear from people who’ve been affected by wildfires in Greece, Spain and Italy or other countries in Europe ...


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Wildfires Near Greek Capital Force Residents to Flee

Thousands of people evacuated as multiple wildfires burned near Athens.


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Greece: Wildfires Force Evacuations Near Athens

A total of 81 wildfires have broken out across Greece since Sunday, but four blazes were the most challenging for the fire fighting forces, ...


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Wildfires Force Residents to Flee Greek Seaside Villages

Thousands of acres have burned, leaving residents and firefighters scrambling.


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Greek, Turkish Forces Participate in NATO Exercise

Greek and Turkish naval and air forces participated in a NATO exercise that took place last week in the Mediterranean.


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Devastating Heatwave Roasts Greece, Southern Europe

Meteorologists are predicting that temperatures in Greece will reach 44°C (111.2°F) as an unprecedented heatwave hits southern Europe.


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Greece Looks to US for Air Power, F-35s: Turkey Wants More F-16s

ATHENS – Greece and Turkey are expecting their … between Turkey and Greece should continue even as Greece arms itself further … he had threatened to invade Greece. If Greece gets the F-35s … , Greece’s Air Force is outgunned by Turkey’s although Greek pilots …


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Fires Shaped the Landscape of Ancient Greece

Fires had shaped the landscape in Ancient Greece, set mostly by invaders in pre-classical times, but also by Greeks themselves ...


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Greek wildfires force residents and holidaymakers to evacuate

Wildfires outside the Greek capital, Athens, continued to burn through forestry early Tuesday morning. The blazes have forced thousands to flee seaside resorts, closed highways and gutted holiday homes following days of extreme heat. Authorities issued ...


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Young Greek Australians enjoy Summer Camp in Greece

The Greek Community of Melbourne's (GCM) 'Greek Summer Camp' initiative has come to an end for the second year in a row.


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Soaring temperatures in Europe near record as wildfires rage in Greece and Swiss Alps

An unrelenting heatwave stretching across southern Europe is expected to push temperatures close to a record on Tuesday, with emergency workers in Spain, Greece and the Swiss Alps battling to contain wildfires. Italy, Spain and Greece are all forecast to ...


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APTOPIX Greece Wildfires

Thanassis Stavrakis - staff, AP Jul 18, 2023 Jul 18, 2023 Updated 9 min ago A man evacuates a horse from a stable as smoke plumes from a fire are seen in the background at Pournari village near Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. In Greece ...


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Luxury vacation in Greece

Greece, a land of captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage, offers a plethora of luxury vacation destinations that cater to the discerning traveller. From pristine beaches to historic landmarks,


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The First Day of the Greek Iconographers in Jeonju, Korea

The First Day of the Greek Iconographers in Jeonju, Korea ... The work of painting the holy church began in the morning with a prayer, during which the ...


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Greece Fires

A man evacuates a dog from a nearby fire in Pournari village, near Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. In Greece, where a second heatwave is expected to hit ...


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Photos: Greece wildfires force thousands to flee seaside resorts

Most of southern Greece, including greater Athens, is at an elevated level of alert for fire risk.


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George Dilboy, The First Greek-American Who Fell in World War I

George Dilboy, who fought in WWI, was the first Greek-American soldier to receive the Medal of Honor, America's highest medal for bravery.


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Europe Braces For Record Temperatures as Wildfires Hit Greece

... set to peak in parts of Italy on Tuesday, triggering fresh warnings as temperatures approach Europe's all-time high and wildfires hit Greece.


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Ramp closures announced on 390 in Gates and Greece

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced nighttime ramp closures on State Route 390 in Gates and Greece.


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In Photos: Greece Wildfires

Two wildfires threatened homes in areas outside Athens, where winds of up to 70 kph made the flames difficult to contain. Most of southern Greece, ...


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Greek, Cypriot Banks Improve Credit Profiles by De-Risking

Related Content: Greek and Cypriot Banks - Peer Review 2023Fitch Ratings-London-17 July 2023: Greek and Cypriot banks' credit profiles have ...


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A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?

It is time for the lucky Greeks to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas: Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the Aegean?


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Greece and Turkey Vow for Fresh Start in Bilateral Relations

… Photo : iStock Athens: After a year of diplomatic tensions, Greece and Turkey … violations. Erdogan further accused the Greek PM of pressuring the United … High-Level Cooperation Council in Thessaloniki later this year. The council …


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Europe Edges Toward Record Heat as Wildfires Hit Greece

… -time high and wildfires hit Greece.  The mercury is forecast to … US to China. Fires outside Athens destroyed homes on Monday, while … Washington.  While two wildfires near Athens were brought under control by …


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Rail Europe Launches Eurail Greek Islands Pass

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Greece Battles Wildfires Near Athens for a Second Day

Hundreds of firefighters aided by planes and helicopters are tackling for a second day three wildfires that broke out on Monday near Athens. The first fire broke out at Kouvaras, southeast of Athens, and moved really fast, spanning 12 km in about 2 hours aided by high winds. The fire reached popular coastal resorts such […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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