Book of the Month: “Hydra in Winter” by Shelley Dark - Greek News Agenda
When Shelley Dark lands solo on the Greek island of Hydra for two weeks in the dead of winter, she’s not chasing sunny beaches. She’s hunting a pirate—her husband’s great-great-grandfather and Australia’s first Greek convict. Armed with an umbrella, a cashmere scarf, and zero Greek skills, Shelley i..
https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/book-of-the-month-hydra-in-winter-by-shelley-dark/
Wildfire destroys homes near Athens as crews battle ongoing blaze | eKathimerini.com
A major wildfire remained active Thursday evening near the coastal town of Palaia Fokaia, southeast of Athens, destroying at least 10 homes and threatening more, as firefighters struggled to contain multiple fronts amid high winds and extreme heat.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1273586/wildfire-destroys-homes-near-athens-as-crews-battle-ongoing-blaze/
Chios: State of emergency amid major wildfire on Greek island - as arson investigators called in | UK News | Sky News
By Tuesday morning, nearly 450 firefighters, 85 fire engines, 11 helicopters, and two water-dropping planes had been scrambled to help tackle the flames, the island's fire department said.
https://news.sky.com/story/chios-state-of-emergency-amid-major-wildfire-on-greek-island-as-arson-investigators-called-in-13387879
Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy - YouTube
A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least ...
State of emergency declared on Chios as authorities boost firefighting teams | eKathimerini.com
Greece will send more than 170 more firefighters on Monday to reinforce teams battling wildfires on the Greek island of Chios for a second day, as winds further whipped up the blaze, bringing power cuts and spurring the evacuation of residents.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1273199/greece-to-reinforce-firefighting-teams-on-chios-as-wildfires-rage-for-second-day/
Emergency alert issued as wildfire burns near homes in Thessaloniki suburb | eKathimerini.com
A wildfire broke out Saturday afternoon in a forested and grassland area near homes in Efkarpia, a suburb northwest of Thessaloniki, above the city’s ring road and near the Papageorgiou Hospital.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1273127/emergency-alert-issued-as-wildfire-burns-near-homes-in-thessaloniki-suburb/
Greece-Italy ferries docked as seafarers extend strike | eKathimerini.com
Seafarers working on ferries operating on routes from Patras and Igoumenitsa are staging a new 24-hour strike on Friday, citing persistent understaffing that unions say pose serious safety risks and undermines working conditions.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1272936/greece-italy-ferries-docked-as-seafarers-extend-strike/
