Local residents have gathered in a beachside restaurant terrace in the Kiotari area to take shelter from the wildfires sweeping parts of the Greek island of Rhodes. They say the fire has been burning ...
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How the world sees Greece
Monday, July 24, 2023
Explainer: Greece fires: Does travel insurance cover wildfires?
Wildfires and evacuations on the Greek island of Rhodes, and a heat wave blasting much of southern Europe, have raised questions for tourists about their travel insurance coverage.
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Wildfires force thousands of tourists from Greek island
Wildfires forced 19000 people to flee the popular tourist island of Rhodes in Greece. It's considered the largest evacuation ever for the country ...
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Wildfires burn on several Greek islands
19000 people are forced to flee the Greek island of Rhodes in the country's largest-ever evacuation. Elinda Labropoulou reports.
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Rhodes fires: Greek PM warns of three more days of destruction
Key momentsCorfu orders evacuation as fires spreadRescue flights begin but suffer delays Temperatures in Greece expected to hit 40C today British travel fir
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Johnny Otis: The Greek Blues Legend Who Passed as Black
While James Brown was seen as the godfather of soul music, for many music critics Johnny Otis was considered the godfather of rhythm and blues. But what his many fans across the U.S.A. did not know was that he was actually a Greek-American. In his long career, Johnny Otis wore many hats, and he was […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece abolishes mandatory Covid-masks in hospitals; Exceptions
Greece abolishes the mandatory use of masks against Covid-19 by personnel in hospitals and health structures. There are exceptions, though, for personnel dealing with high risk groups of patients. The Health Ministry decision published on the official gazette on Monday, July 23, 2023. A new lifting of measures against the coronavirus was decided by the … The post Greece abolishes mandatory Covid-masks in hospitals; Exceptions appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Wildfires prompt Greece's largest-ever evacuation
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Greece wildfires: PM warns of 'difficult days ahead'
… force mass evacuations on Greek island Rhodes To view this … 2 minutes ago2 minutes ago Greece';s Mitsotakis says country … Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Athens would remain on "constant … force renewed evacuation in Greece To view this video please …
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Neighboring countries send aircraft to aid Greece with wildfires
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Türkiye assures further aid as Greece battles wildfires
Ankara has informed the Greek authorities that it is ready to provide further support in firefighting efforts, as crews have been battling wildfires in the heat-battered country for several days, Türkiye’s consul general in Rhodes has said.
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UPDATE: Greek Fires
Extreme fire risk issued for five Greek regions on Monday. The Fire Risk Forecast Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at ...
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Wildfires in Greece cause mass evacuations
Multiple islands in Greece are facing evacuations as heat has led to a breakout of wildfires. Residents have fled their homes, and thousands of tourists have been evacuated from the islands. BBC News correspondent Jenny Hill reports.
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Wildfires: Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?
Holiday firms Jet2, the UK's biggest tour operator, and Tui both announced on Sunday they would be cancelling all imminent flights and holidays to ...
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Wildfires prompt largest fire evacuation in Greek history
Around 19000 people have been evacuated from villages and hotels on the Greek island of Rhodes in what authorities have called the largest ever ...
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Rhodes to ruin — fleeing the Greek inferno
Rhodes to ruin — fleeing the Greek inferno. What's playing out on Rhodes is a real-time process of climatic transition — and perhaps ...
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Thousands flee Greece fires, as PM warns of 'difficult days'
Kyriakos Mitsotakis says the country is "at war with the fire" with temperatures not expected to drop until later this week.
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Harris Street to go Greek this weekend
NEWBURYPORT — There will be plenty of baklava, dancing in the streets, and maybe some busted dishes when Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of ...
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Mass evacuation underway in Greek tourist spots
CNN's Max Foster speaks to holidaymaker Jess Bailey about being flown into Rhodes, Greece only to find her hotel wasn't accessible due to the fires.
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In pictures: Greece wildfires force thousands to flee
Firefighters struggled through the night to contain 82 wildfires across Greece, 64 of which started Sunday,...
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WATCH: Aerial shots show the devastation from Greek island fires
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu on Monday as crews fight several wildfires in heat-battered Greece.
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Tourists Evacuate as Wildfires Threaten Greek Islands
Tourists Evacuate as Wildfires Threaten Greek Islands. Wildfires continued to burn across Greece, forcing people to be evacuated from the popular ...
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Update: Greek Fires
On Monday, a devastating fire swept through the village of Asklipio on the island of Rhodes, leaving destruction in its wake.
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Harris Street to go Greek this weekend
NEWBURYPORT — There will be plenty of baklava, dancing in the streets, and maybe some busted dishes when Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of ...
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Greece fires: Holidaymaker 'glad to be back' home in Leeds
A Leeds tourist who was holidaying in Rhodes has said he feared he was not "going to make it" home as wildfires spread across the Greek island. Calum Westwood said he was "glad to be back" home when his return flight arrived in the UK on Sunday.
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Greece: Thousands evacuated from Corfu as wildfires rage
Authorities have evacuated some 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu as fires ravage the island. This comes after tens of thousands fled the island of Rhodes in an unprecedented operation amid a massive heat wave.
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Greek Pita “Pizza” Muffins: A Fun And Easy To Prepare Snack
A fun and easy to prepare snack combining three world-renowned favorites into one is the pita "pizza" muffin. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece Wildfires: Fires Still Blazing on Rhodes and Corfu
Wildfires are still burning in several parts of Greece despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters aided by planes and helicopters. On Rhodes, the fire entered the village of Asklipio on Monday and was burning homes, shops and property that was in its path. The inhabitants were appealing for help as firefighting forces and volunteers […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Record maximum temperature in Greece on July 23
Record maximum temperature was recorded on Sunday, July 23, in Gythio, south Peloponnese. It is the 4th highest temperature recorded in Greece. A new maximum temperature record was recorded on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in the network of automatic weather stations of the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr. The absolute maximum temperature recorded in … The post Record maximum temperature in Greece on July 23 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece wildfires: Which islands have been affected?
… overview of Rhodes wildfires, Greece via REUTERS Tourists wait for … also register on the Greek government’s Emergency Communication … be affected. However, the Greek islands are spread across … to be Rhodes, Crete, Kos, Corfu, and Santorini. READ MORE Which …
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Ryanair resists pressure to put on rescue flights to Greece
… out of Rhodes or other Greek holiday destinations. Flights carrying British …
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Thousands more evacuated as Greece 'at war' with fires
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu on Monday as the heat-battered nation was "at war" with several wildfires.Tens of thousands of people have already fled blazes on the island of Rhodes,
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Wildfires force locals, tourists to evacuate Greek islands
Tour operators began flying home vacationers as wildfires raged on the Greek island of Rhodes on Monday. Officials said the threat of further fires was high in almost every region of the country.
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Wildfires in Greece, in pictures
Greece has been grappling with searing heat and devastating wildfires, exacerbated by temperatures exceeding 40C, and strong winds. Fires on Rhodes have blazed for nearly a week, with Corfu and Evia becoming the latest Greek islands to issue evacuation orders.
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Greece wildfires blaze with no respite as islands evacuated
Record-breaking temperatures hit the mainland as infernos threaten tourist hotspots.
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Greek wildfires: Rhodes burns through the night
STORY: Paradise on fire. Forests on the Greek island getaway of Rhodes blazed through the night on Sunday, leaving the sky glowing orange. Drone footage showed wildfires razing acres of ground, in a disaster that has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of tourists and locals.
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Tourists flown home as wildfires rage on Greek islands
Tour operators began flying home holidaymakers as wildfires raged on the Greek island of Rhodes on Monday and officials said the threat of further ...
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Tourists flee wildfires on Greek island of Rhodes
Thousands of tourists and residents fleeing wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes took refuge in schools and shelters on Sunday, ...
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Greece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights?
Wildfires have swept across the Greek island of Rhodes, leading some holidaymakers to abandon their belongings and move to makeshift shelters. Airlines and holiday companies are scrambling to bring some of those affected home, while some flights to the island from the UK have been cancelled.
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Greece wildfires: Is it safe to travel to Greece for a holiday?
According to the Greek Government, around 19,000 … be affected by the wildfires. Greece has been battling extreme temperatures … flights operating to and from Corfu and Rhodes are currently … emergency services. “Call the Greek Emergency Services on 112 if …
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Greece wildfires: Flights 'coming home half-empty' from Rhodes
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Turkish Milliyet on the fire in Rhodes: “We stand by you Greece”
The publication notes the participation of two Turkish ships in the evacuation
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Greece fires: Drone shows fire ravaged Rhodes town
Devastating wildfires have forced Greek islands to issue evacuation orders, with fires on Rhodes forcing 19,000 people to leave their homes and hotels. A drone has captured the scale of the destruction on the seaside town of Kiotari in Rhodes.
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Live: Corfu evacuated amid 'nightmare' wildfires in Greece
Nearly 2,500 people on the tourist island were taken to safety overnight, according to the local fire service.
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Wildfires rage on Greek island of Rhodes – DW – 07/23/2023
On the Mediterranean island of Rhodes, where a wildfire has been blazing for days, boats carried 2000 people to safety from beaches in the east of ...
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Greece: Thousands evacuated from Corfu as forest fires rage
Authorities have evacuated some 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu as fires ravage the island. This comes after tens of thousands fled the island of Rhodes in an unprecedented operation amid a massive heat wave.
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Thousands More Evacuated From Greece Due To Wildfires
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 people from the Greek island of Corfu on Monday as crews fight several wildfires in heat-battered Greece.
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The Stunning Ancient Greek Queen Fresco Discovered in Pompeii
A stunning fresco discovered amongst the ruins of ancient Pompeii in 2018 depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and Leda, the Greek mythical queen of Sparta and wife of King Tyndareus. The figure of Queen Leda being impregnated by the god in swan form was a fairly common […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece Heatwave: Record-breaking 46.4°C Recorded
The heatwave that is currently gripping Greece shot temperatures to new records on Sunday, according to measurements of the National Observatory of Athens. Gytheio, located in the Peloponnese region, experienced an absolute maximum temperature of 46.4 degrees Celsius (115.52°F). This sets a new record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Greece since records began […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Rhodes wildfires: up to 10,000 Britons stranded on Greek island
UK minister declines to advise people not to travel to island despite Greece undertaking largest-ever evacuation effortUp to 10,000 British tourists are stranded on the Greek island of Rhodes, the UK government has said, as wildfires sweep across the popular holiday destination.A Foreign Office minister declined to advise people not to travel on Monday, suggesting instead that they contact their tour operator. Continue reading...
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