BRUSSELS: The EU watchdog on Wednesday announced a probe into the bloc's border patrol agency Frontex over its actions after a boat packed with ...
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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
EU watchdog probes Frontex's action in Greece boat tragedy
Wildfires in Greece Blamed on Arson
As the authorities and first responders continue to battle devastating wildfires in parts of Greece, there has been growing speculation that arson is to blame for at least some of the blazes. The mayor of Corfu is among those who suspect arsonists have played a role in setting the fires. Several wildfires have burnt on […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Avoid the Crowds on These Tranquil Greek Islands
How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about to look at have so few people, that the mode of transportation is by donkey, not taxi! They may just be for you, if you really need to get away. Here […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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The Greatest Operas Based on Greek Mythology
There are at least fourteen major operas that are based on themes and personages from Greek mythology and its glittering history. That says all one needs to know about the universality of Greek mythology and history, how much these have meant to the Western world, and how relevant they remain to this day. The titanic […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Greece orders fresh evacuations as wildfires erupt on mainland
Authorities ordered the evacuation of a handful of communities in central Greece on Wednesday as they battled new fire fronts in the country, supercharged by strong winds and heatwave temperatures exceeding 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
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Three dead in Greece wildfires as firefighters battle the flames
Two pilots were killed when their plane crashed on the island of Evia, east of Athens. TV footage showed it dropping water over a fire and then crashing into a hillside.
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Lives lost in Greek Islands fires
The first lives have been lost in the wildfires devastating the Greek Islands as a fire-fighting plane crashed into a mountainside.
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Two dead in Greece wildfires
Two people aboard a waterbombing plane have died after it crashed fighting the wildfires in Greece.
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How the Ancient Greeks Merged their Gods with Foreign Ones
… As the ancient Greeks encountered other civilizations … religious syncretism. Ancient Greek religious syncretism was … religious syncretism in Greece. As Greek culture spread throughout … iconography and appearance combined Greek features with Egyptian elements, …
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Rafael Nadal Visits Greek City of Patras on his Luxurious Yacht
… third largest city in Greece after Athens and Thessaloniki. Nadal has previously expressed … last week visiting various Greek islands including Corfu, Meganisi, and Ithaca. This … week, Greek media reported that …
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In Photos: Satellite Images Capture Wildfire in Greece
… Greece, along with Evia, Athens, Aigio, and the island of Corfu … (the most famous tourist destination in Greece), … the Peloponnese region, central Greece, western Greece, Thessaly, and some … of wildfires in Rhodes, Greece Color infrared satellite …
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New Fires In Heat-hit Greece Force Evacuations
… . New blazes threatened central Greece Wednesday, prompting orders for … Fahrenheit) in central and southern Greece, according to the national … the tourist islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia. The EU … The severe heatwave in Greece has also been reflected across …
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We must continue to support Greece
The Greek wildfires on Rhodes and some … will help the warm-hearted Greek people by not turning our …
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Parliament Approves New Law Easing Vote for Greeks Abroad
… requirement – from ruling New Democracy, PASOK-Movement for Change, Niki and … right to vote by Greeks who live outside Greece.” Mitsotakis said that … the 300,000 citizens that Greek officials had previously estimated that …
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Flight Cancellations From JFK to Athens Angers Greek-Americans
… JFK airport to Athens prompted anger and protests from Greek-Americans. The … Dutch Airlines destined for the Greek capital were canceled, causing, … as expected, the dissatisfaction of Greek-Americans – and not only them … their summer vacations to the Greece.
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Greece sees some respite as stubborn wildfires rage on
… said. "Wildfires across Greece have abated but firefighters … brigade official said. The Greek government on Wednesday sought to … On the island of Corfu, where a wildfire rekindled overnight … east of Athens, in 2018 killed 104 people, Greece has taken a …
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Help Greece: The Hellenic Initiative’s Wildfire Relief Fund
… mainland and the islands of Greece. The wildfires have destroyed … profit organizations working to save Greece. All size contributions are … to further restore and protect Greece’s precious forests. In … crucial role played by the Greek Fire Service in emergency …
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Greece fires in maps and satellite images show extent of damage
In Rhodes a black scar has been scorched across the middle of the island to the southern town of Kiotari. Satellite images show the extent of the damage to the popular holiday resort. The flames have destroyed many homes and businesses in the town.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash around Latta Road in Greece
The motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital and the driver of the car wasn't injured. Greece Police detectives are interviewing witnesses to determine ...
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Greece wildfires: what we cover and where to get support
Several Greek islands are currently facing active wildfires, with evacuations in Rhodes, Evia and Corfu. A wildfire is extremely dangerous and ...
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Crash of plane fighting Greek island wildfire kills both pilots
A Greek air force water-dropping plane crashed while diving into a wildfire in southern Greece on Tuesday, killing both pilots, as authorities battled blazes that have been raging for days across the country amid a return of heat wave temperatures.
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Plane fighting Greek island wildfire crashes killing both pilots
EU officials have blamed climate change for the increasing frequency and intensity of fires across Europe.
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In pictures: Fires burn out of control on Greek island of Rhodes
A firefighter walks next to rising flames as a wildfire burns near the village of Vati, on the island of Rhodes, Greece, July 25, 2023.
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Greece's resort islands are on fire as heat wave intensifies
Hundreds of wildfires are burning in Greece, forcing mass evacuations on the islands of Rhodes and Corfu. Greece is one of several European countries this summer battling extreme heat due to the climate crisis.
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Mediterranean wildfire crisis: Greece and Italy in peril
In late July 2023, Greece and Italy were ravaged by devastating wildfires, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions. The Greek island of Rhodes ...
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Fire-Ravaged Greece Braces for More Heat as Rest of Europe Cools
(Bloomberg) -- Fire-ravaged Greece is the focus of Mediterranean heat, with temperatures climbing toward 47C (116.6F) on Wednesday, even as other ...
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Motorcycle accident in Greece NY leaves one dead
A motorcyclist died from injuries following a crash on Latta Road in Greece on Tuesday, according to Greece police.
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Wildfires raging across Italy and Greece turn deadly
Wildfires tearing through parts of Italy and Greece have turned deadly. Elinda Labropoulou joins Rosemary Church from Rafina, Greece with more on ...
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Razorbacks begin practices ahead of trip to Croatia, Greece
Basketballs are shown Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, during an Arkansas women's basketball practice at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
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Greece was destined to burn
Accepting Zeus's horrendous punishment, Prometheus clearly hoped that we humans would put fire to good use — that we would use it to lighten our lives ...
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In its war against fire, Greece is not alone
As soon as the fires broke out, the stand-by firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, and Romania started battling the flames side by side with their ...
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Greek wildfires and your holiday rights
We'll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Travel insurance news every morning. Wildfires have torn across the Greek island of ...
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Wildfires affect Greek island businesses |
(26 Jul 2023) Authorities said more than 20000 people have been involved in successive evacuations on the island, mostly tourists over the weekend ...
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Greek island holidaymakers being diverted to Mallorca
Tour operators are providing alternative destinations to holidaymakers booked to go to Greek islands affected by devastating wildfires (Corfu, ...
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Greek Air Force plane crashes while fighting forest fire
The air force's Canadair CL-215 crashed on Tuesday while fighting forest fires at Platanistos in Evia island. After the incident, a search ...
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Wildfires Leave Greek Island in Ashes
Days of spreading wildfires in parts of the Greek island of Rhodes prompted what some officials described as Greece's largest evacuation in ...
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Wildfires won't stop my Greek holiday, says Michael Gove
Levelling Up Secretary's comments come as Greek PM warns of 'difficult summer ahead', with blaze high alert extended to Crete.
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Two pilots killed as plane dousing Greek wildfires crashes
The captain and co-pilot of the Canadair CL-215 plane were both killed when their aircraft crashed on the island of Evia, east of Athens, ...
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Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated
British tourists continue to cut short their holidays as fires burn on the Greek island of Rhodes. More flights left Greece on Tuesday to bring ...
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2 dead after firefighting plane crashes on Greek island of Evia
CL-215 aircraft with 2 crew members, crashed during firefighting in Platanistos, Greek Air Force says - Anadolu Ajansı.
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Greek Ship Owners Turn to Bulkers
Having witnessed a resurgence in Dry NB orders placed by Greeks since the beginning of the year, led by owners such as Dynacom, Danaos, TMS, Sea ...
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