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Greece shuts down tourist hotspots, warns travelers as severe heatwave sweeps country
Greece is facing the aftermath of a severe early heatwave that has resulted in fatalities, missing persons, and tourist site closures. Record temperatures exceeding 38°C for multiple days have triggered urgent traveler advisories and high alert levels for fires, impacting tourism and daily life.
A moderately strong earthquake has struck southern Greece. No injuries or damage have been reported
The quake struck Friday morning and was centered beneath the seabed near the Strofades islands, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) south-southwest of the western city of Patras, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute.
New evacuations ordered in Greece as high winds and heat fuel wildfires
Wildfires continued to rage in Greece fueled by strong winds and successive heat waves, on the island of Rhodes; over 19,000 people were evacuated, mostly tourists. The European Union and Turkey provided assistance. Evacuations were also ordered on the western island of Corfu, the island of Evia, and a mountainous area in the southern Peloponnese region.
Greece: 59 migrants dead, dozens feared missing after fishing vessel capsizes
A large search and rescue operation was launched in the area. Authorities said 104 people have been rescued so far following the nighttime incident some 75 kilometres southwest of Greece's southern Peloponnese region.
Excavators unearth 700,000-year-old archaeological site at Greek coal mine
The find announced Thursday would drag the dawn of Greek archaeology back by as much as a quarter of a million years.
Dawn of Greek archaeology: Researchers find stone tools dating back to 700,000 years
Researchers have discovered Greece's oldest archaeological site, dating back to 700,000 years ago, containing rough stone tools from the Lower Palaeolithic period and the remains of extinct animals.
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Sixteen dead, dozens missing in Greece migrant sinkings
A dinghy believed to be carrying around 40 people sank east of the island of Lesbos in high winds, coastguard spokesman Nikos Kokkalas told state TV ERT, adding that all the victims are women of apparent African origin.
20 wines under Rs 1.5K: Different bottles for different moods, and of course, the weather
The weather partly determines what sort of thing you want to eat and therefore, indirectly, what you drink.
Dior's Cruise collection: Perfect outfits for Greek goddesses in shades of white & gold
The collection showcased designs inspired by antiquity and traditional Greek dress.
Wildfire in Greece rages for second day, more homes evacuated
The Fire Service said the blaze to the east of the southern town of Corinth was in full development after winds picked up following a lull earlier in the day, and one more village was ordered evacuated - the seventh since the fire broke out on Wednesday.
Cruising, saffron cultivation, exploring unspoilt beaches: Trends to check out in 2019
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How to plan a holiday in Andamans, Greece in October
The second of our travel series gives you a lowdown on what to see and where to stay when holidaying in The Andamans and Greece.
Debt crisis: Here's how Greece can fix itself
It’s been in default on its sovereign debt for half the years since winning independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832.
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