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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Wildfires in Greece reach ancient site of Olympia in Peloponnese

A new blaze was reported on the Peloponnesian Peninsula in Greece as the wildfires reached the ancient site of Olympia on Saturday.


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Greece wildfires ease

A destroyed car is seen at a recycling plant, following a wildfire in Sesklo, in central Greece. Photo: Reuters. Wildfires in Greece abated on ...


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Newport travel agents on Greece wildfires

Traumatic” Greek fires: Cardiff Airport will not be sending any additional flights to get Welsh holidayers home safely Newport travel agents…


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What was the Mysterious Land of Hyperborea in Greek Mythology?

Hyperborea is a mythical land that appears several times in Greek mythology. But was it a real place? And if so, where was it?


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Greece Confirms Control Over Wildfires

… Corfu, as well as in the region of Magnesia in central Greece … to the spokesperson. The Greek Meteorological Service forecasts winds reaching … past two days, the Greek Meteorological Service predicts a … issued warnings that the Greek ecosystem is under threat …


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Greece wildfires begin to die down, firefighters remain cautious

… weeks of devastating wildfires ravaging Greece, the blazes are beginning … to trickle back to the Greek island of Rhodes, some … have been raging across Greece, including outside Athens and in Rhodes, … 000 hectares were burned in Greece, Italy, Algeria and Tunisia …


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Larnaca launches ferry link with Greece

… ports of Larnaca and Piraeus, Greece, launches Saturday while bookings at … the Limassol port, the Cyprus-Greece ferry switches home port, … ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated after 20 … the 90-minute flight to Athens became more frequent and …


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Mykonos: Woman raped by a man "with broken Greek"

… a man who spoke broken Greek and was aged 30-40 …


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Greek wildfires encroach on ancient site of Olympia

As high summer temperatures persist in Greece, bush and forest fires broke out on Saturday near the ancient site of Olympia on the peninsula of Peloponnese. Civil defence authorities ordered the ...


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Greek wildfires trigger explosion at ammunition depot

An explosion at an ammunitions depot in Greece sent shockwaves through the coastal town of Volos. As Quintin Bignell reports, the blast comes amid ...


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Greek blazes mostly under control, say fire fighters

Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than two weeks were mostly under control, but firefighters remained in key hotspots with strong winds still a threat, officials said.


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Greek fire fighters say blazes mostly under control

Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than two weeks were on Saturday mostly under control, but firefighters remained in key hotspots with strong winds still a threat, officials said.


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Greek Island That Banned Swimming Pools Reaches 100% Occupancy

The Greek island that banned the creation of swimming pools due to their environmental impact, is expecting 100 percent occupancy in August. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Diatribe: The other type of Greek

Dean Kalimniou, ponders the validity of a fellow-diasporan's proclaimed “Greekness”. The iconic Greek frappe. Photo: Thimo van Leeuwen/Supplied.


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Made In Oklahoma: Layered Greek Salad Dip

David Brooks with the Made in Oklahoma coalition joined News 9 to show us how to make Layered Greek Salad Dip. For recipes, click here.


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Maltese firefighters in Greece continue work to quell wildfires

… Department crew in Greece and said Greek authorities were extremely … wildfires in Rhodes, Corfu and central Greece that had forced … Hundreds more were evacuated in Corfu and other areas. The … according to estimates by the Athens Observatory. Two pilots died …


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Optimism over tourism in Greek islands

… Tsilidis, pointed out to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA- … for all competing destinations in Greece, it will be very … more year Crete is the leading force in the Greek tourism … last year. Mykonos and Santorini remain consistently high in popularity …


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Water polo: Shout-out heartbreak for Greece in Fukuoka’s final

… that ended 10-10, the Greeks lost 4-3 in the … defense. Despite the heroics of Greek goalkeeper Manos Zerdevas in the … glorious history in the sport. Greece has therefore not only played … in Paris. As for the Greek women’s national team, it …


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Greece’s ‘Odontotos’ Train to Return to Service on Saturday

KALAVRYTA, Greece – The service of ‘Odontotos’, the …


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The Ancient Greek Sanctuary of Dodona

The ancient Greek sanctuary of Dodona is part of a uniquely historic site in the country, home to the oldest oracle, predating Delphi.


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Greece Wins Silver in Men’s Water Polo World Championship

Greece was defeated by Hungary 13-14 at shoot-outs at the Men's Water Polo World Championship final and won the silver medal. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Most fires in Greece triggered by humans

… it recorded 667 fires across Greece. The majority of the 667 … fires that spread across Greece during the recent weeks were … largest ever carried out in Greece. Earlier this week, a state … on Rhodes and the Greek islands of Corfu and Evia, Friday marked …


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Learn from Greece’s history

… established rule of law in Athens, the nation was torn by … the populist democratic party in Athens, championed the vote of minorities … , just as it was in Greece.


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Wildfires Engulf Greek Island of Rhodes Amidst Severe Heat Wave

… News/ As the picturesque Greek island of Rhodes cautiously welcomes …


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Climate Changes to Put Greek Tourism at Risk

The future of Greek tourism, and thus the economy, is at risk due to the extreme heat waves that the country is and might be experiencing in the ...


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Cassandra, Greek fires and the power of artificial intelligence

Firemen attempt to extinguish a fire in Nea Anchialos, near Greek mainland city of Volos, on July 27, 2023. Photo credit: Courtesy | AFP.


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Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity To Greece Over Wildfires

Pope Francis expressed his solidarity to Greece for its people's trying experience of the ravaging wildfires in a papal telegram released by the ...


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Greek Blazes Mostly Under Control: Fire Fighters

Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than two weeks were on Saturday mostly under control, but firefighters remained in key hotspots with strong winds still a threat, officials said.


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Greek water polo team takes second spot at World Championships

The Greeks will advance to Olympics


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The Origins of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece

The origins of the Olympic Games take us back into Ancient Greece and the legends of the heroic athletes visiting the city of Olympia. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek fire fighters report blazes mostly under control

ATHENS, July 29 ― Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than … wildfires in Rhodes, Corfu and central Greece that had forced thousands … according to estimates by the Athens Observatory. Two pilots died … 10 days this month, Greece sweltered under what some …


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Greek shipbuilders against Japanese and Chinese competitors

… months, the rivalry between Greek and Japanese shipowners has … Allied shipping group, the Greek shipowners placed orders for … Greeks. Regarding ship type, there are currently 47 tankers for Greek … New Money. READ MORE: Greek State Budget Shows Remarkable …


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National Bank of Greece to become ‘platform of cooperations’

ECONOMY National Bank’s goal is to become a “platform of cooperations” exploiting international trends and technologies toward improving customer experience and expanding its clientele even further, Pavlos Mylonas, the bank’s CEO, said on Friday. …


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Greek wildfires mostly under control

Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than two weeks are mostly under control, but firefighters remain in key hotspots with strong winds still a threat, officials have said.


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Ten Classic Greek Songs that Became Hits by International Stars

Few people today may realize that some classic songs which became international hits were actually written by Greek composers, many of them by the giants Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hattzidakis, and Giannis Spanos. From The Beatles to Edith Piaf and Nat King Cole to Shirley Bassey, many renowned singers, as well as countless others across the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Savory and Partners: Obtaining a Greek Golden Visa in 2023

A Greek Golden Visa is one of Europe's most popular residence by investment programs. This article will highlight everything you need to know about the Greek Golden Visa and how you can qualify for ...


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The Greek Speaking Turks of the Town of Catalca

There is a Turkish town called Catalca that is full of Greek speakers, many of whom have a distinct northern Greek accent. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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U.S. Deploys Helicopters to Aid Greece's Wildfire Battle

… to aiding the Government of Greece in combating the devastating … extend our unwavering support to Greece and the courageous men … operations the American Embassy in Greece wrote on their socials. … out rekindled fires in northeastern Corfu, assisted by 4 water …


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Greece holds 'arsonists' responsible for most of 667 fire blazes

… Speaking to media reporters, Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and … by the meteorologists in Greece. The country saw temperatures … inspire despair, but action.” Greece’s leading expert on atmospheric … fires. Forest ecosystems in Greece are among the most sensitive …


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The Greek Immigrant Who Built a Hotel on a Hawaii Volcano

Greek businessman George Lycurgus left an indelible mark on Hawaii and led Hawaii's Volcano House Hotel into the modern era of hospitality.


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Greece’s wines are impressive. Its tastings are not

It’s hard to recommend wines when you don’t know what’s in the bottle. Luckily, there’s a new approach


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Greek church leaders urge 'learning of lessons' amid fires

Pope Francis in his July 28 telegram to Bishop Petros Stefànou, president of the Greek Catholic bishops' conference, said that he is “deeply ...


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High risk of fire for six Greek regions on Friday

… 4) for Friday for six Greek regions, according to the Fire … the regions of: Attica, Central Greece (Viotia, Evia, Fthiotida), the Peloponnese … (Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria) and Crete (Iraklio, Lassithi). The ministry advises …


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'RHONJ' couple Joe and Melissa bashed over Italy getaway amid Teresa and Luis' anniversary trip to Greece: 'It's giving stalker vibes'

… 'Luis' Ruelas in Greece, which has raised some suspicions … they board private plane to Greece ahead of 1st wedding anniversary …


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SBA leader highlights partnership with Black Greek organizations

U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman during a Friday stop in metro Atlanta commended the work her agency has done with Black ...


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