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Greece is still on high fire alert as temperatures are set to reach 40 degrees Celcius across the nation. That’s despite the majority of wildfires, which started on Sunday, having been extinguished. The blazes left a trail of devastation, forcing thousands to be evacuated and leaving one woman dead. The ongoing extreme weather, coupled with strong winds has left authorities on high alert, especially around Athens, where firefighters are continuing to battle scattered fires. In the hugely popular tourist destination, many people have raised concerns about the safety of visiting Greece while the...
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Members of the opposition and several of the country's outlets have turned the blame on Greece's centre-right New Democracy government as the Mediterranean country continued to reel from one of its worst wildfires in recent years. The country's left-wing opposition party, Syriza, immediately demanded the government provide answers on how the fire "managed to reach the urban fabric of Athens" and review the effectiveness of the country's fire department. Syriza has asked for GPS data from aircraft involved in fighting the flames, as well as minutes from a meeting coordinated by the Civil Protec...
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A wildfire that broke out near the Greek capital of Athens on Sunday has forced evacuations as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. The fire broke out Sunday afternoon near the village of Varnava, northeast of Athens. Two communities needed to be evacuated after the fire blazed near a residential area after being fanned by strong winds. The fire is moved towards Lake Marathon, a major water reservoir supplying Athens. 250 firefighters with 67 fire engines and many volunteers fought the fire on the ground. They were assisted by water wagons supplied by the regional administration and the a...
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2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Metapolitefsi, the period that saw the fall of Greece’s seven-year military dictatorship and the restoration of democracy in the nation where the very phenomenon was birthed. In commemoration of the Metapolitefsi and in response to this historic election year, the National Gallery in Athens is hosting 'Democracy': a large-scale show comprising 140 artworks by 55 artists, exploring artistic responses to the transition from dictatorial rule to democracy. Beyond Greece, the exhibition looks at the creativity that emerged as Spain and Portugal also made this ...
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Greece is bracing itself for what is expected to be a long wildfire season spurred by an unprecedentedly hot June, according to the country's national meteorological service. Firefighters were called to put out a blaze that erupted in the southern suburb of Athens, Vari, which started in an uninhabited area covered by olive trees and shrubs. Additionally, authorities issued text message evacuation alerts to the two nearby settlements of Lambrika and Kitsi. Although no injuries were reported, fire service spokesman Vassilis Vathrakogiannis said the blaze spread quickly due to strong winds. "We ...
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Few European nations are as impacted by the refugee crisis as Greece – the first port of call for many hoping to reach Europe. Amidst reports of poor treatment of refugees and those seeking asylum, Refugee Week Greece is setting out not only to educate the Greek public, but to “celebrate the contribution, creativity and authenticity” of those who have experienced forced migration. “Greece holds a crucial position as a gateway to Europe for many displaced individuals, making it a central point in the refugee and migrant experience,” Refugee Week Greece senior producer Dina Ntziora tells Euronew...
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Authorities in Athens on Wednesday announced the closure of the Acropolis - Greece's most visited tourist site - for over five hours due to heat wave temperatures that prompted many schools to close. The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed from midday till 5:00 pm local time as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius. Greece is frequently subjected to scorching summer temperatures.
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The Acropolis has shut its doors to tourists amongst a heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to 43 degrees celsius. Greece's most popular tourist attraction, the ancient Acropolis site, shut from 12-5pm today in a bid to keep visitors safe. Local media have reported tourists fainting while queuing up to get into the site. 4 million tourists visited last year. Athens is using drones to monitor temperatures across the city and plan the public health response. Greece heatwave: How long will it last?Greece is currently gripped by a heatwave which started last week. Temperatures at the Acropolis...
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A Turkish official has added fresh fuel to the fire over the Parthenon Marbles debate, questioning the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the 2,500-year-old sculptures taken from the Acropolis in Athens. Also known as the Elgin Marbles, the sculptures were removed in the early 19th century by Lord Elgin, Britain’s ambassador to the Ottoman Empire which ruled Greece at the time. Much to Greece’s chagrin, they are currently housed in the British Museum in London. The museum argues that Elgin’s removal of the sculptures was legal, citing an imperial edict, or ‘f...
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