Fires are raging across Greece , destroying forests on Rhodes and gutting homes close to the capital, Athens. The fires gathered momentum on ...
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Greece raises 250 mln euros from June 2028 bond reopening
Greece raised 250 million euros ($280.90 million) on Wednesday from the reopening of a bond due on June 15 2028, its debt agency PDMA said.
Native Grapes: Tasting Two Assyrtikos From Greece
Assyrtiko, a Greek wine grape that hails from the volcanic island of Santorini, makes some of Greece's most celebrated wines.
Archbishop of America met Greek Minister of Education
We're looking forward to strengthening the partnership between Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and his ministry, elevating Hellenic…
Italy breaking temperature records as wildfires rage in Greece
Europe’s heat wave is getting worse, with temperatures forecast to peak at 47C (116.6F) on Wednesday in Sicily and Sardinia, while wildfires continue to rage in Greece. Authorities warned lives were in danger as the mercury climbed from Spain to Turkey.
Greece RED ALERT: Heatwave with 44°C; another one next next week
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY upgraded to RED ALERT its emergency bulletin on Wednesday, warning of a heatwave in the next days, Thursday-Sunday, July 20-23,that will be followed by a another one in the following week. The worst days with temperatures up to 44 degrees Celsius are forecast to be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July … The post Greece RED ALERT: Heatwave with 44°C; another one next next week appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Polish firefighters in Greece
Polish firefighters are in Greece, joining French, Italian and Romanian teams supporting Greece as it struggles with this year's wildfires.
Debate to start on easing vote for Greeks abroad
… for a new government in Athens, on May 20. [AMNA] … will make it easier for Greeks abroad to vote in national … limitations to the ability of Greeks residing abroad to vote, because … Democracy, socialist PASOK and the hard-right/populist Greek Solution have …
Israel to send assistance to Greece to combat wildfires
… , following a request by the Greek government according to the social … of Israel will stand by Greece as it fights the huge … wildfires and appreciates Greece’s contribution to extinguishing wildfires …
New plaza at MSU to tell history of Black Greek life
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A new plaza at Mississippi State University will honor the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The NPHC is a governing council composed of the nine national historically ...
Residents count the cost of Greek wildfire |
(19 Jul 2023) Local residents returned to their gutted homes in the town of Mandra, west of Athens, Wednesday, after wildfires swept through the ...
Drone Footage Shows Hills Scorched By Wildfire In Greece
Drone footage shows hills scorched by wildfires near the town of Agios Sotiras, northwest of Athens, as Greece faces a new a wave of heat after days of scorching temperatures.
Israel Sends Aid As Huge Wildfires Ravage Greece
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision to send two specialized firefighting aircraft from the renowned Elad Squadron to assist Greece ...
Greek PM met with the Archbishop of America
... Archdiocese and thanked Archbishop Elpidophoros for the services he provides to the Greek community, while the bill to lift restrictions on the…
Forest fires in Greece: Italy activated
… request for help from the Greek authorities, the Italian Civil Protection … the Italian team and the Greek authorities in dealing with the … devastating fires that are affecting Greece require a prompt response and …
Greek, Turkish navy join NATO drill in East Mediterranean
… total of four ships from Greece, Türkiye and the U. … refueling,” added the alliance. Greece’s frigate HS Limnos, the … against hostile fighters,” read the Greek newspaper, Kathimerini, in its English version … -level cooperation meeting in Thessaloniki this fall
College of Charleston students save sea turtles in Greece
In May 2023, 12 students spent two weeks at the Mediterranean Marine Life Center in Zakynthos, Greece. The island, like Charleston, is a nesting area ...
Italy joins Greece in fighting raging wildfires
Firefighters across the country, boosted by crews from Romania, Poland and Slovakia, have been deployed to help battle the blazes. Fires are common in Greece, but hotter and drier summers have turned the Mediterranean into a wildfire hotspot in recent years.
Get Tori Amos to the Greek (On One Leg)
You have to hand it to Tori — she recently broke her leg on this tour but has soldiered on wearing a cast. For an ...
Wildfire Leads to Evacuations on Greek Island
A wildfire on the Greek Island of Rhodes led to road closures and evacuations on Wednesday, July 19, local officials said. An archeological site in the island had to remove their visitors due to the ...
Greek Philosopher Pythagoras and His Famous Theorem
The influence of Pythagoras in mathematics and philosophy remains strong today along with the mysteries surrounding the great Greek philosopher Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Raging wildfires spread in Greece
Israeli protesters blocked highways and briefly mobbed the stock exchange on a "Day of Disruption" as legislators prepared to ratify one of Prime Minister... People living near a river running through India's capital began returning to their homes on ...
Israel to send planes to fight Greek wildfires
Israel to send planes to fight Greek wildfires · Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to send two Elad class firefighting planes to assist for ...
The best Greek islands for adventure seekers
The best Greek islands for adventure seekers. Written by Jessamie Rattray. 19 Jul 2023 | 02:15. Advertisement. Greece is home to approximately ...
BioZyme Inc. announces partnership in Greece
G. Traikoudis & Co. Ltd. will serve as a marketing partner for the company in Greece.
Wildfires Erupt in Greece as Europe Swelters in Record Heat
In Greece, the European Union is sending water bombers and hundreds of firefighters and soldiers to battle wildfires that erupted around Athens. More wildfires are burning in Spain, Turkey and Switzerland.
European fire crews aid Greece as wildfires intensify
Fire crews from across Europe are travelling to provide assistance to Greece, where wildfires have intensified as relentless a heatwave is keeping much of southern Europe above 40C. Four fire planes from Italy and France are already operating outside ...
EU firefighters join Greek colleagues
… Romanians in Athens, there are Bulgarian firefighters in Thessaloniki and Germans … each detachment comes to Greece with its own trucks … have fought with the Greeks. My Greek colleague Kostas Zinelis … Valerion, looking at his Greek colleague, with whom they …
Greece and Turkey seek to tone down the rhetoric
NEWS Greece and Turkey aim to extend … the meantime, as reported by Kathimerini’s correspondent in Istanbul, the … when covering matters related to Greek-Turkish relations – a policy that … in the cards on the Greek side of the Aegean.
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Greece
… Open European Championships continued in Thessaloniki, Greece, with three sailors flying the …
Israel to assist firefighting efforts in Greece
"The Government of Israel will stand by Greece’s side in dealing with the immense wildfires" raging in the country, said the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.The post Israel to assist firefighting
Greece continues to fight raging wildfires for 3rd day in row
Greece on Wednesday continued its fight against raging wildfires for the third day in a row. The fires have broken out in the central region of Attica, which includes the capital city of Athens and the adjacent port city of Piraeus, as well as the province ...
Greece's twin election
What came next was typical of Greece's adversarial politics and electoral traditions. While the government of the day can no longer change the ...
Preparations underway for Greek Fest in North Royalton
Traditional Greek foods, beverages, live music, dance, vendors, and church tours are all part of the major celebration. The rich tradition and family ...
Hellenic-American Shipping Gala honors 27 Greek companies
Twenty-seven shipping companies of Greek interests listed in the US capital markets were honored for their exceptional quality, transparency, ...
Greek LNG imports climb in January-June
The shipments in the first half totaled 17.3 terawatt hours, or 26 tankers, the Greek gas grid and LNG terminal operator said.
Police officers evacuate Greek residents from raging wildfires
Police officers evacuated 318 Greek residents and 16 animals from raging wildfires on Tuesday, 18 July, in Corinthia.
Wildfires rage near Greek capital amid heatwave
Greek firefighters were busy battling a series of wildfires outside the capital, Athens, on Monday, with the ferocious flames having raged for ...
Best Natural Spots to Visit in The Greek Ionian Islands
Legend says that the volcano was created by a stone thrown by the Greek god, Poseidon. It is located just south of the popular beach Island of Kos and ...
Frontex set to reduce Greek presence amid abuse probe
The EU's border agency Frontex may shift some of its resources in Greece towards other regions more in demand. Separately, it may also withdraw the use of EU-financed Frontex vessels by Greek ...
Israel to send two firefighting jets to aid in Greece wildfires
… to control recent wildfires in Greece, the Prime Minister's … to Athens early on Thursday morning. Israel will "stand by Greece … combatting massive wildfires and acknowledges Greece';s aid given in …
Pandemic Forgotten, Tourists Flood Greece, Record Buster Seen
MYKONOS – The Acropolis, Santorini and Mykonos look like … complain of overtourism. The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President … lifted to entice tourists. Greece is also benefiting from the … seen foreigners landing in Athens taking connections to islands …
Nexans Of France To Build Greece-Cyprus-Israel Subsea Cable
Cyprus firm EuroAsia Interconnector said Wednesday it had awarded French company Nexans a 1.43 billion euro contract for a submarine electricity cable to connect the grids of Cyprus, Greece and Israel ...
Wildfires rage near Athens as Greece hit by second heatwave
Temperatures in southern Greece are expected to reach 44C (111F) by the end of the week, in the second heatwave to hit Europe’s Mediterranean south in two weeks – prompting a renewed warning against extreme summer heat. Temperatures in southern Greece ...
Turkish, Greek navy join NATO drill in Aegean
The Turkish and Greek navies have joined a NATO maritime exercise in the eastern Mediterranean amid a visible improvement in ties between the two neighboring states who have recently been at odds over overlapping territorial claims in the Aegean and Mediterranean.
The Top Five Most Beautiful Beaches on Evia, Greece
Evia is known for stunning beaches and pristine natural sites. The second-largest island in Greece, Evia is located just a short drive away from Athens.
Rockfire hails further productive drilling at Molaoi in Greece
Rockfire Resources PLC on Wednesday said that its fifth hole at the Molaoi zinc deposit in Greece has encountered more high-grade zinc, silver, and lead. Rockfire Resources is a Greece and Australia-focused gold,
Fires were always a fact of Greek life, but now they’re worse
Back in the 1980s, as an increase in forest fires claimed more than 5,000 hectares (12,355 acres) a year, few people spoke of climate change even though summer temperatures were marking new records ...
The Most Beloved Greek Desserts of Them All
Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts are no exception to this rule. Classic Greek flavors such as orange, cinnamon, honey, and sesame make Greek sweets some of the most delectable in the world. Revani: A semolina cake from northern Greece Revani, also known as ravani or samali, is […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.