The 15-day heatwave that ended on Wednesday evening, July 26, was the longest one recorded in the country, the National Observatory of Athens’ weather service Meteo.gr has said. The heatwave comprised three phases: from July 12 to 15 from July 18 to 23 from July 23 to 26 with last two days July 25-26 being … The post 15-day heatwave the longest ever recorded in Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Friday, July 28, 2023
Tourist Describes Greek Wildfire Ordeal
Mark Payton, his wife and two kids were on vacation in Greece when they were ordered to evacuate their hotel. Wildfires were moving in, ...
Cleveland Cooks: Greek Fest Stuffed Grape Leaves
A volunteer from Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church shares a recipe for stuffed grape leaves they make at the Greek Fest.
Greece still on wildfire alert as wind fans flames near Athens
… city of Volos, in central Greece as the Mediterranean continues to … of Athens as strong gusts of wind caused flare-ups around Greece …
Greek Wildfire Ignites Chaos: Explosions Rock Ammunition Depot
… a meeting with Greece';s president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos … Defence Ministry in Athens, senior military personnel remembered the … Thursday in northern Greece, and President Sakellaropoulou was scheduled … island of Crete.
A Syrian sculptor performs a sculpture at the International Forum for Marble Sculpture in Greece
Athens, SANA- The Syrian sculptor Aktham … Marble Sculpture on the Greek island of Crete. “My second participation in … cultural dialogue between Syria and Greece, Abdel Hamid said in a …
Ammunition Blasts In Volos Greek Air Force Base Caused by Fires
Munitions at a Greek Air Force base near the city of Volos exploded after fires spread to an ammunition depot.
Most Of The Fires In Greece Were Caused By Arson
Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, spoke about the fires and explained the conditions they faced in the ...
Over-the-Rhine's Fillo Modern Greek to Launch Dinner Service
Fillo will offer a prix-fixe dinner menu focusing on mezedes — traditional Greek small plates meant for sharing.
Greek students recognised in Premier's VCE Awards
At least 12 Greek Australian students have been recognised at the annual Premier's VCE Awards this week.
Greek Citizen Protection Minister Mitarakis Resigns
Greek Citizen Protection Minister Mitarakis resigns ... Minister of Citizen Protection Notis Mitarakis has resigned for “personal reasons.” A government ...
Firefighting plane crashes in Greece, killing both pilots
A firefighting plane has crashed in southern Greece, killing both crew members, as authorities are battling fires across the country amid a return of heat wave temperatures. The crash occurred on the island of Evia and was aired in a state television broadcast that showed the low-flying aircraft disappearing into a canyon before a fireball was seen moments later.
State Department report highlights Greece's positive prospects
Greece has rebounded since the 2009-2018 financial crisis that saw real GDP decline by 25 percent. Modest growth began to return in 2019 and ...
Greece "at war" with wildfires amid high winds and heat
A week-old wildfire on the Greek resort island of Rhodes tore past defenses Monday, forcing more evacuations as strong winds and successive heat waves that left scrubland and forests tinder-dry fueled three major fires raging elsewhere in Greece.
Greek minister resigns after vacationing while wildfires rage
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accepted the resignation of the minister responsible for public security services, including police, ...
Modern Over-the-Rhine Greek eatery Fillo adding dinner service
"We've been able to establish a good following, and this gives us a chance to bring out more plates and show our skills in the kitchen." ...
Temperatures soar again as Greek fires rage
A third successive heat wave in Greece pushed temperatures back above 40 C (104 F) across parts of the country Tuesday following more nighttime evacuations from fires that have raged out of control ...
Greece Orders Investigation Into Fire at Air Force Base
Defence Ministry announces urgent investigation into fires that spread to a military ammunition depot in the area of Magnesia.
Greece: Fire Breaks Out At Car Recycling Business In Aspropyrgos
A fire broke out at a car recycling business on Agios Georgios Street in Aspropyrgos, Greece on Thursday, July 27. Residents were warned to stay ...
Most unaccompanied children in Greece at risk: Report
Situation 'out of line with many EU states' where almost half of bloc grant permits to unaccompanied children, says Save The Children - Anadolu ...
Greece fires under control, but danger remains
The fire service in Greece has reported that the fight against deadly wildfires that have been raging for more than a week is improving. However, the alert remains high as fierce winds are predicted.
All Greek to me – finding food on foot in Athens
… the very heart of foodie Athens – the Central Market and … brew used by the ancient Greeks and said to be good … -tail eating is traditional in Greece, and stomach, brains, kidneys, … meat, traditionally served with the Greek wine, retsina. Retsina has been …
49 years since the restoration of democracy in Greece
PODCASTS Earlier this week Greece celebrated 49 years since the … the groundbreaking documentary about Andreas Papandreou and PASOK, “The Search For Andreas …
Greek universities admit nearly 62,000 students
NEWS Minimum admission scores for Greek universities were announced Thursday, allowing … scores rise: The University of Athens Medical School topped the list …
4 Your Weekend: Rain Day, Goat Fest, Greek Food Festival
… around the city, including a Greek Food Festival and Goat Fest … around the city, including a Greek Food Festival and Goat Fest …
Deadly fires a new normal in the Greek calendar
The latest round of wildfires has exposed the Greek government's lack of preparedness in dealing with disasters. Extreme climate events have been ...
Pope 'deeply concerned' over Greek fires, urges action
Pope Francis has expressed his concern over wildfires devastating Greece and beyond, urging people to renew efforts to take care of the planet.
The World’s Oldest Living Olive Tree is on Crete, Greece
Scientists estimate that the olive tree has been in the village of Ano Vouves in Chania for more than 3000 years. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Pope 'Deeply Concerned' Over Greek Fires, Urges Climate Action
Pope Francis on Friday expressed his concern over wildfires devastating Greece and beyond, urging people to renew efforts to take care of the ...
Emergency crews in Greece trying to douse raging wildfires
Fire crews in Greece are trying to douse raging wildfires before strong winds worsen the situation. Hundreds of firefighters are struggling to ...
Kotinos Olive Oil Contest Features Several Greek Varieties
… Society in Athens. Praising the quality of Greek olive oils … attract tourists visiting Greece, “but also mainland Greece with its quality … from the southern island of Crete, a representative of El … https://www.greekliquidgold.com. See that site for …
Taste of Greece: Tampa Bay’s top Greek restaurants
Greek cuisine is a all about rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and a unique blend of Mediterranean influences. In Tampa Bay, you can get an authentic taste of Greece. From
Scientists Decode DNA of Greek Feta Cheese
According to the Academy of Athens, scientists have recently decoded the DNA of the famous Greek Feta cheese. Scientists from the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens studied a wide variety of feta cheese produced all across the nation of Greece in an effort to quantify the nutritional specifics of the popular Greek cheese. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Onassis vs. Niarchos: The Battle of the Legendary Greek Tycoons
Aristotle Onassis and Stavros Niarchos, the two Greek tycoons, had two completely different personalities, but one common destiny—to shape the 20th century in Greece. Aristotle Onassis was born in 1906 in Smyrna at a time when the city was still under Ottoman rule. Three years later, in 1909, Stavros Niarchos was born on the other […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greece’s Wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks
Wildfires in Greece abated on Friday after burning for nearly two weeks but emergency services worked to prevent new flare-ups in the central part of the country, where people had fled massive explosions at an ammunition depot the day before. The blazes, fanned by rising temperatures and strong winds, have killed five people, destroyed homes, … The post Greece’s Wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Cardoso bankruptcy, new road safety plan, and Greece wildfires
… evacuated from wildfires across Greece Hunter Biden pleads not … evacuated from wildfires in Greece Greek fire crews on Thursday scrambled … the islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia, in addition … Another dramatic week - Greece continued battling wildfires across …
The State Department on Greece’s Positive Prospects
… 2022 forecast for the Greek economy predicted GDP growth … as impediments to investment. Greece’s government maintains an estimated … affirmed its outlook of the Greek banking system as “stable.” … 2022 electricity prices for Greek consumers increased nearly 300 …
Greek officials order evacuation after blast in ammunition depot
… also reported on Evia, Greece';s second-largest island. … ) in many parts of Greece. In addition to Rhodes, … Aigio, southwest of Athens, and on the island of Corfu where authorities ordered … unable to leave. The Greek government has sought assistance from …
Fires cause blasts in Greek munitions depot
… forced a section of Greece';s busiest highway … just north of Athens, which was quickly put out. Greek firefighters also battled … , near Volos city, central Greece, Thursday, July 27, 2023. … ammunition dump in central Greece on Thursday that had been …
No active fire front in Greece
For the first time in 10 days there is no active fire front on the Greek island of Rhodes after volunteers worked around the clock.
Britain, Greece, and the Limits of Cultural Restitution
… in both London and Athens, many Greek and pro-Greek commentators called his … bring the marbles to Athens without compromising the Greek principle that they … will cause a furore in Greece. Osborne, for his part, wants …
Vigil held for 29-year-old man killed in Greektown shooting
… in the city's Greektown neighbourhood earlier this week. Hundreds … killed in a shooting in Greektown. Looking at the crowd that …
Climate change threatening Greek tourism
… most importantly, the future of Greek tourism and, by extension, the … Greek economy. For decades, we … threat to the future of Greek tourism that has made … , Italy, France, Greece or Croatia. Obviously, Greece remains a top destination …
No harm from Brexit to Greek exports to UK
… for 3.9% of all Greek exports, making the UK … the seventh-largest customer for Greek products, while in 2021 it … countries is in surplus for Greece, with the surplus amounting to … the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Greek exports to the United Kingdom …
Battle against Greece wildfires 'improving': fire service
The fight against deadly wildfires raging in Greece for more than a week is improving, the fire service said on Friday, warning it remained on alert as fierce winds were forecast that could rekindle ...
Greek wildfires die down after burning for nearly two weeks
Wildfires in Greece abated on Friday after burning for nearly two weeks but emergency services worked to prevent new flare-ups in the central part of the country, where people had fled massive explosions at an ammunition depot the day before.
Treats from the East Pittsburgh Greek Fest
Yum! The organizers of the East Pittsburgh Greek Fest dropped off some treats as they get ready to kick off their celebration.