Updated: 18/08/2023 - 20:42 The search and recovery efforts are ongoing a week after a wildfire tore through the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at least 111 people. Hawaii officials warned the death toll is expected to rise as some of the most badly burned areas of the town are yet to be searched. The … [Περισσότερα...]
Recent Ukrainian advances near small towns are likely tactical, Institute for the Study of War says
The Institute for the Study of War said recent Ukrainian advances near small settlements in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia regions border area and in the western Zaporizhzhia region were likely tactically significant because of the structure of Russian defensive lines. Ukrainian Colonel Petro Chernyk stated on Tuesday, 15 August, that the three-echeloned Russian defensive line in southern Ukraine is … [Περισσότερα...]
Latest news bulletin | August 18th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 18/08/2023 - 19:21 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Italy reports 11 extreme weather events per day in the third-hottest year since 1800
One of the hottest years in the history of the country has also brought an average of 11 extreme weather events per day in Italy, from floods and droughts to devastating wildfires. 2023 has not been kind to Italy. Not only the year has been the third-hottest in the history of the country since 1800, but Italy has experienced an average of 11 extreme weather events per day in the first … [Περισσότερα...]
Mount Etna is Europe’s most active volcano. Can you still visit during an eruption?
Here’s everything you need to know about how often Mount Etna erupts and how it affects travel and tourism. Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been making headlines in the last few years thanks to dramatic eruptions.It lies on the Italian island of Sicily and looms over the city of Catania.This week, Catania airport was forced to close temporarily and driving … [Περισσότερα...]
Athens-Corinth motorway traffic in Central Greece restored in both directions
The transfusion of liquefied gas contained in a fuel track that caught fire early Thursday afternoon at Kakia Skala, on the Athens-Corinth motorway, was completed late in the evening, reported the Fire Brigade, ANA reports. A team of specialists was handling this particular task due to the flammable nature of the 7.2 tones cargo of liquefied gas, it was noted. Meanwhile, road traffic on the new … [Περισσότερα...]
AP: British Museum dismissed staff member after items were found to be missing
Associated Press reports from London that the British Museum said Wednesday that a member of its staff has been dismissed after items dating back as far as the 15th century B.C. were found to be missing, stolen, or damaged. The museum said it has also ordered an independent review of security and a ”vigorous program to recover the missing items.” The stolen artifacts include gold jewelry and gems … [Περισσότερα...]
Covid-19 infections up in Greece during August 7-13, with 20 fatalities
New cases of SARS-CoV-2 over the week of August 7-13 were up compared to the previous week, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organisation (EODY), published on Thursday, ANA reports. Meanwhile, the number of new intubations (3) in the week of August 7-13 dropped compared to the previous week, decreasing 50% in comparison to the average of new intubations in the last four … [Περισσότερα...]
Cruise Saudi is making waves with nominations for three prestigious industry accolades
Cruise Saudi has been recognised by some of the cruise industry’s leading awarding bodies; the World Cruise Awards, Seatrade Cruise Awards, and Wave Awards for 2023. Categories Cruise Saudi is shortlisted for span ‘Middle East’s Best Cruise Destination’, ‘Destination of the Year’ and ‘Best For Excursions’, some of the most coveted categories at these esteemed awards. The World Cruise Awards, held … [Περισσότερα...]
Arrest on the Greek island of Tinos for illegal occupation of public beach space
One woman was placed under arrest on the island of Tinos for violating regulations on occupying public space on beaches, during raids carried out by the competent authorities the previous day, according to an announcement by the national economy and finance ministry on Thursday, ANA reports.During the raids, 3,000 square meters of beach and shoreline were found to have been illegally occupied by … [Περισσότερα...]
Lycabettus Theatre in Athens will reopen after 15 years with Xarchakos concert
The municipal Lycabettus Theatre will reopen its doors to the public after 15 years on September 15, 2023, with a landmark concert featuring one of Greece's greatest composers of popular music, Stavros Xarchakos, on stage, ANA reports.The Municipality of Athens vied for and undertook the restoration of the iconic theatre, which is inextricably linked with the Greek capital's cultural scene and … [Περισσότερα...]
Is this the end of the Spanish summer break? Travellers opt for northern Europe amid relentless heat
Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer according to travel industry experts. While the likes of Spain, Italy and the Greek islands historically draw in holidaymakers during the summer months, record-breaking temperatures have been putting travellers off. Some top destinations have hit temperatures as high as 48 degrees Celsius.Rebecca … [Περισσότερα...]
The most romantic walk in the world: Italy’s Path of Love reopens after more than a decade
Local authorities are keen to encourage responsible tourism on the route that winds between the Cinque Terre. Love is in the air as one of Italy’s most famous walking routes is set to reopen after more than a decade.Known as the most romantic walk in the world, the Via dell’Amore or ‘Path of Love’ is located in between Riomaggiore and Manarola. It closed back in 2012 after a landslide injured … [Περισσότερα...]
Motor caravan arrivals in N. Greece grow by 30% this year
Motorcaravan (RV) arrivals in northern Greece increased by 30% this summer, a businessman in Pylea, Thessaloniki, told Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA). Those arriving from Turkiye alone have increased by over 20%, while an increase also occurred in motorhome arrivals from Balkan countries, Antonis Zampetas, who runs an eponymous store in the greater Thessaloniki area said. Zampetas - who … [Περισσότερα...]
Blaze on the Greek siland of Kefalonia brought under control by firefighters
A wildfire that broke out on the island of Kefalonia the previous day, burning mixed agricultural land and forest in Aghia Irini, was now under control, the fire brigade reported on Monday, ANA reports.The blaze was put out chiefly with the assistance of firefighting aircraft that took off at dawn and battled the fire in the inaccessible terrain surrounding Aghia Irini. RELATED … [Περισσότερα...]
Heightened traffic at Attica ports as August 15 holiday arrives
Ships departing from the ports of Attica for the Greek islands on Monday and Tuesday were almost fully booked as people continued to quit the capital for the August 15 holiday, especially for destinations in the Cyclades islands, ANA reports.The coast guard had taken all necessary measures to facilitate the extra passenger traffic, while those traveling were advised to arrive with plenty of time … [Περισσότερα...]
Escape the crowd with one of these easy day trips from Venice
It’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take a day trip to a quieter destination. Tourists are arriving in Venice in their droves this summer, clogging the city’s narrow alleys with crowds and causing snaking queues at attractions.If you have booked to stay in the canal city too, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed.Luckily, it’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take … [Περισσότερα...]
Russian navy fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea
The incident comes after the collapse of a deal that ensured exports of Ukrainian grain could continue. A Russian warship fired warning shots at a cargo ship heading for the port of Izmail in southern Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday."In order to force the ship to stop, warning shots were fired with light automatic weapons from a Russian warship," the ministry said on … [Περισσότερα...]
Latest news bulletin | August 13th – Midday
Top News Stories Today Updated: 13/08/2023 - 13:15 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Polish government plans referendum on rejecting 'thousands of illegal immigrants'
Provisionally planned for the same day as this October's election, the referendum is a poke in the eye to another EU-wide policy as Warsaw and Brussels clash over Poland's alleged democratic erosion. Poland's ruling party wants to ask voters in a referendum whether they support accepting "thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa" as part of a European Union relocation … [Περισσότερα...]
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