The yachters attempted to put out the fire, then allegedly fled the scene. The blaze burnt the only pine forest on the island of Hydra.
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How the world sees Greece
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Greek Festival in Worcester busy for day two
Saturday was the second of three days at Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The biennial gathering is a celebration of all things Greek, with ...
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Anger after 'fireworks from yacht party' spark Greek forest fire
Fireworks launched from a yacht party have been blamed for a forest fire that broke out on the Greek island of Hydra. The blaze engulfed the only ...
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13 arrested after fireworks set off Greek forest fire
Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens as the ...
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Tourism in the tunnels of war on Greece's northern border
The fortifications along the Metaxas Line built to protect Greece from a Bulgarian invasion have become an attraction for visitors.
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Greece battles wildfires fanned by gale force winds
... Greece's Peloponnese peninsula, as several fires burned on Greece's southern tip. Advertisement. Several hundred firefighters have been deployed to ...
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Deadly Greek wildfires fanned by gale-force winds
Deadly Greek wildfires fanned by gale-force winds. Reuters Videos. Updated Fri, June 21, 2024 at 8:17 PM PDT. STORY: :: June 21, 2024. :: Firefighters ...
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13 arrested after yacht fireworks trigger Greek forest fire
Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens
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Yacht fireworks spark wildfires in Greece
Fireworks launched from a yacht set off a wildfire on an island near Athens as the country confronts a new season of deadly summer fires, authorities have said. The mayor of the island of Hydra ...
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Greece Invites Travelers to Embark on a Summer Adventure
As temperatures rise and the sun bathes azure waters in golden light, Greece beckons travelers worldwide for an unforgettable summer adventure.
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Going on in Greek-American Community
FORT WAYNE, IN – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Road in Fort Wayne, hosts its 44th Annual Greek Festival June 20-23 at Headwaters ...
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Rain, heat double whammy doesn't stop Greek Festival in Portland
What started as an oppressively hot day quickly turned to torrential downpours. What didn't change was customers lining up for the Greek Festival.
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Greek Acting Legend Maro Kontou Turns 90 Today
Greek acting legend and former politician Maro Kontou turns 90 years old today, with her special occasion being announced on social media.
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Cyprus offers to send firefighters to Greece
Cyprus is ready to assist the Greek authorities to fight the fires currently raging in the country, chief fire officer Nikos Logginos said on ...
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Large Wildfire Breaks Out on Andros Island in Greece
A large wildfire broke out on the Greek island of Andros on Saturday morning. The initial blazes were spotted a few minutes prior to midday in an area known to locals as the Strapouries area. Hours later, the fire continues to rage mostly uncontrollably. This is mainly because the blazes are fueled by very strong […]
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Attorney for student in deadly USC Greek Row stabbing speaks out
The attorney for USC student Ivan Gallegos says his client is an exemplary student who received a full scholarship.
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5 Greek Islands To Explore This Summer & Where To Stay
It's not just for pilgrims though. In recent years Patmos has built on its culinary clout, with natural wine bar-cum-restaurant Éla! leading the way.
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Greece gets 164 M2A2 Bradleys 62 of them as free aid from US
Greek media reported that the Greek Army is set to acquire 164 combat vehicles for the M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA infantry variant.
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Working Weekends—Greece Approves a Six-Day Workweek
New labor laws in Greece will back a six-day workweek to manage the labor shortage in the country with longer working hours.
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Can Greece's new six-day workweek be a model for others?
Greece is moving toward a six-day workweek, while several other countries are experimenting with shorter office hours.
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Mad Dogs, Englishmen and Tourists Go Out in Greece's Sun
The heat in Greece, like the sun, can overwhelm even the physically fit, so it's still a mystery why noted British TV doctor Michael Mosely, known for ...
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Growing up fast! Rebel Wilson shares adorable photo of toddler daughter Royce during holiday in Greece with fiancée Ramona Agruma
The 44-year-old, who is enjoying a vacation in Europe, shared a photo of the beaming tot by the pool. 'Royce loves Greece!' the Bridesmaids star wrote in her caption across the image. Rebel also ...
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11th Day of No Trace of Missing American in Greece
The search to locate an American tourist who went missing on Greece’s picturesque island of Amorgos earlier this month is continuing for the 11th day. Albert Calibet, a 59-year-old man who is a retired Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, went missing on the Greek island of Amorgos on June 11th. According to information from local […]
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A dramatic new clifftop retreat — on the perfect Greek island
The opening of Gundari, a five-star clifftop retreat, is prompting both excitement and anxiety on the island
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Anger after yacht fireworks spark Greece forest blaze
Firefighters shared this photo on their Facebook page, however it is unclear if this yacht was the one that launched the fireworks Fireworks launched from a yacht in Greece sparked a forest fire on ...
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1 dead in wildfire in western Greece
ATHENS, June 21 (Xinhua) -- A man lost his life during a wildfire burning in western Greece, Greek Fire Brigade said on Friday.
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FOX 55 takes a look at Greek Fest's 2024 menu
Weather Alert · Excessive Heat Warning until SAT 8:00 PM EDT ...
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Anger after fireworks trigger Greek forest fire
Image Credit: AFP Athens: A forest fire on the Greek tourist island of Hydra, near Athens, was started by fireworks launched from a yacht, firefighters said Saturday, sparking widespread anger. The ...
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Greece Fires Four Judges for Being Slow
Areopagus, Greece’s Supreme Court, recently fired four judges, accusing them of being slow in issuing judicial decisions for cases.
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'The Greek coastguards took us back out to sea
The story of Ibrahim, the migrant from Cameroon, is perhaps the most shocking. He arrived on the idyllic Greek island of Samos from nearby Turkey in a small boat, hoping to register as an asylum seeker. 'We had barely docked, and then police approached ...
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One dead in Greek wildfires fanned by gale-force winds
Winds of up to 95 kph (60 mph) were hampering operations of firefighting aircraft, Greek fire brigade spokesperson Vasilis Vathrakogiannis said. “All ...
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Little-known rules in Spain, Greece and more that lead to fines of up to £58k
It is illegal for tourists to take home beach souvenirs from some hotspots. In Lalaria Beach, in Skiathos, Greece, you could be fined £771 if you take pebbles away with you. In Sardinia, taking sand ...
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Private Boat Fireworks Cause Wildfire on Greece’s Hydra
Passengers of a private boat caused a large wildfire on the picturesque beach of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) on the Greek island of Hydra in the late hours of Friday. The individuals who were near the beach of the beautiful Greek island at around 10:45 pm local time were seen by people on land throwing […]
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Watch: Strawberry Moon rises over ancient Greek temple
Stunning timelapse footage shows the June full Moon - also known as a Strawberry Moon - rising behind the ancient Temple of Poseidon in southern Greece on Friday, right after the summer solstice.
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Splash Reopens Former Buckmans Greece Location
Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, today announced the re-opening of its express wash in Greece, New York, a site formerly known ...
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Greek wildfire burns for second day as country remains on alert
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Greek authorities investigate wildfires as arsonist suspected
Greek authorities are investigating the possibility that the wildfires threatening Athens were started by a single arsonist.
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Greece’s Percentage of Smokers Higher Than EU Average
The latest Eurobarometer survey exploring attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and related products shows Greece has a higher percentage of smokers than the EU average. For the survey, there were 1,007 interviews carried out with Greeks. Of those interviewees, 36 percent claimed to be current smokers—whether of traditional cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, or pipes—compared with the […]
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Greece wildfires: Firefighter dies battling forest blaze
A volunteer firefighter has died battling wildfires fanned by gale-force winds in southern Greece. The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in ...
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Expert explains recent tourist deaths in Greece amid heat wave |
An environmental physicist who specializes in heat-related research attributed the recent string of cases in which tourists on Greek islands have ...
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You Nearly Missed: Greek Day on Broadway marks 50 years
... Greek food, activities for all ages, and dance performances of traditional Greek styles. Souvlaki and baklava will be some of the food options ...
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Oldest Greek-American in Marion, US Celebrates 95th Birthday
The oldest Greek-American in Marion, Ohio, US, who arrived there during the 1950s, will celebrate her 95th birthday at the end of June. Helen Bomas arrived in Marion around 70 years ago at a time when the city had an animated and closely-connected Greek-American community. Despite being born in Ohio, Bomas’ childhood years were marked […]
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Local doctor to unveil 29-foot Greek Goddess statue
Her name in Greek mythology is Philophrosyne,” he said. It was six years ago that Dr. Naffa started planning Lady Kindness. It was an Italian company ...
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