Posts Tagged ‘Athens’
Fires Near Athens Under Control As New Blazes Rage In Greece
Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per hour and dry conditions, two fires broke out Sunday in the…
Read MoreEarliest-ever Heatwave In Greece Closes Athens Acropolis
The Athens Acropolis, Greece’s most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as the season’s earliest-ever heatwave swept the country, prompting school closures and health warnings. The UNESCO-listed archaeological site closed from midday to 5:00 pm (0900 to 1400 GMT), with temperatures topping 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees…
Read MoreLessons Of 2004 Athens Olympics? Resist The Building Urge
On a sunny day on the Athens waterfront, a gentle breeze blows through the smashed windows of the abandoned 2004 Olympics beach volleyball centre. On fine grey sand that still looks pristine enough to compete on, bonfires at centre court have left several gutted office chairs and charred travel brochures. The building interior is heavily…
Read MoreTurkey’s Erdogan In Athens In ‘New Chapter’ Bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted “new chapter” between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension. In meetings with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the fiery Turkish leader is expected to discuss trade, regional issues…
Read MoreIsraelis Shelter In Athens As War Rages On
Hours after the traumatic October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Michael and his wife knew they had to abandon their Tel Aviv home and flee to the nearest destination, Athens, for the sake of their family. “We left Israel to protect our children, so that they are (as little) traumatised as possible,” the social scientist,…
Read MoreIsraelis Shelter In Athens As War Rages On
Hours after the traumatic October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Michael and his wife knew they had to abandon their Tel Aviv home and flee to the nearest destination, Athens, for the sake of their family. “We left Israel to protect our children, so that they are (as little) traumatised as possible,” the social scientist,…
Read MoreZelensky In Athens To Meet EU, Balkan Leaders: Greek Officials
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) meets with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at Maximos mansion in Athens, on August 21, 2023 AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday landed in Athens for an official visit, the Greek prime minister’s office said, and would later join an informal dinner with EU and Balkans leaders. Greece has…
Read MoreGreece Closes Acropolis in Athens to Tourists as Intense Heat Wave Cripples Life
The Greek authorities closed the Acropolis in Athens as an intense heat wave sweeps across the region. The historical monument and one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions was closed during the hottest hours of the day. As per the decision, tourists are banned from entering the Acropolis from 12:00 to 17:00. The current temperature…
Read MoreTurkish Missiles Can Hit Athens: Erdogan Warns Greece to ‘Stay Calm’
Buildings collapse, people dead, many injured; massive earthquake hits Turkey. Greece slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for North Korea-style posturing after the latter threatened to fire missiles at the NATO ally. Highlighting Turkey’s ballistic missile Tayfun, Erdogan warned Athens against the alleged militarizing of the Aegean Islands. Erdogan, who has been belligerent in recent…
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