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Fire at recycling facility triggers emergency alert near Thessaloniki
Kathimerini
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NEWS [InTime News] A large fire broke out on Friday morning in the Sindos Industrial Zone, west of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, prompting an emergency alert to residents due to hazardous smoke. The blaze started at around 9.30 a.m. local time...
Weather Whiz: July 6, 2025
The Weather Channel
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July 6, 2025
A sign on a pretty beach shows a swimmer in a circle with a red line through it and the words: 'swimming prohibited, beach closed'. The sun is setting in the distance and the day is about to end. The photo was taken in Bryon Bay, Australia. (Getty...
'I work for Jamie Oliver and this is perfect homemade snack for hot weather'
Devon Live
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July 11, 2025
As yet another heatwave brings in a period of hot weather, you might find yourself craving a refreshing, healthy treat. A recipe for frozen yoghurt bark, dreamed up by one of Jamie Oliver's staff members, could be just the summer delight you're...
First West Nile Virus Cases of 2025 Detected in Greece
Greek City Times
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July 10, 2025
The National Public Health Organisation (EODY) has confirmed the first cases of West Nile virus infection in Greece for 2025, raising public health concerns as the country enters peak mosquito season. According to an official statement issued this...
Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Plant in Sindos, Thessaloniki
To Vima
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July 11, 2025
A large fire erupted on Friday morning in the Sindos Industrial Zone, located west of Thessaloniki, prompting an emergency alert to nearby residents. According to early reports, the blaze began around 9:30 AM in the outdoor area of a recycling and...
What Winona County Fair Concession stands are doing to brace for potential bad weather
KTTC - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
ST. CHARLES, Minn. (KTTC) – Unpredictable summer weather can often complicate business for some concession stands during fair season. Carter Balcome has watched his mom work in fair concessions since he was a young boy. He’s starting this fair...
Greece Battles New Wildfires as Heatwave and High-Risk Alerts Intensify
To Vima
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July 5, 2025
Greece is grappling with multiple new wildfires amid an official high fire-risk alert, as authorities brace for an incoming heatwave expected to push temperatures beyond 40°C in parts of the mainland between Sunday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 9....
Adapting to climate decline
Resilience
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July 11, 2025
When you think about dangerous climate change, what do you picture? Most likely, you think of abstract visualisations like graphs about the greenhouse effect, oil rigs spewing gas, or glaciers melting. These may not feel fully real to you....
British mum tragically drowns on Greek holiday in front of family
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 11, 2025
A British mum tragically drowned in Corfu while her husband and teenage son looked on helplessly. The 50-year-old woman was swimming with her partner off Roda beach on Wednesday when they encountered treacherous weather, battling waves to reach...
Brit mum, 50, drowns in front of husband and 16-year-old son during Greece holiday
Daily Star
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July 11, 2025
A British mum tragically drowned in Corfu while her husband and 16-year-old son watched on helplessly. The 50-year-old mother and her husband were swimming off Roda beach in northern Corfu on Wednesday when they were caught in a sudden change of...
New survey suggests China’s Ningbo Zhoushan is a greater maritime hub than Athens and Piraeus
Splash 247
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July 11, 2025
Greeks will be surprised to see the latest maritime hub survey published by Chinese state-run newswire Xinhua and London-based, Singapore-owned Baltic Exchange, which places Ningbo Zhoushan, the world’s largest port, above combined Athens and...
Business News | GIBS Business School, Bangalore Achieves National Recognition in Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2025
Latestly
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July 22, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 22: GIBS Business School in Bangalore has scored big once again in the Times BBA Education Ranking Survey 2025, proving it's still at the top of its game in teaching business. Pushing the limits of what an...
Spain peach prices fall 22%, Italy and Greece rise
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
EU Stone fruit price update: Peach prices in Spain have followed a downward trend since week 20 of the 2025 season, when they peaked at €216/100kg. This came after a week 19 starting point of €181. Prices remained strong into week 21 at €210 but...
Greece Fights Evia Wildfire, Reports Containment Progress On Crete
StratNews Global
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July 5, 2025
Home Europe Greece Greece Fights Evia Wildfire, Reports Containment Progress On Crete More than 160 firefighters, along with 46 trucks and five aircraft, were deployed in southern Evia, east of Athens, to put out the blaze, which broke out late on...
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
WSAU - Wisconsin
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July 5, 2025
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the evacuation of two villages, the fire brigade and authorities said. More than 160 firefighters along with 46...
Mediterranean | Heatwave Champions: Corfu Hottest in Greece, Rhodes Coolest
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
Among the countries in the wider Mediterranean basin, Greece has the most heatwave days, according to the results of a survey conducted by the British consumer association Which?. The survey analyzed temperatures recorded in over 50 destinations...
Central Greece Region Approves €224M Six Senses Eco Resort in Evia Gulf
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
In a major boost for Greece’s luxury tourism sector, the Region of Central Greece has greenlit the construction of the energy-autonomous Six Senses Megalonisos resort on the island of Megalonisos, located in the southern Evia Gulf. Valued at over...
Value Maritime appoints commercial agent in Greece
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 10, 2025
Dutch emission-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with marine products, services, and equipment provider Euploia Drydocks & Services Ltd. to strengthen and expand its representation in...
Architecting Futures: Climate, Cities, Change
Artificial Intelligence +
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July 10, 2025
Architecting Futures: Climate, Cities, Change The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, themed “Changing Space, Changing People,” positions architecture at the frontlines of some of the world’s most pressing crises. Architecting Futures: Climate,...
Angela Gerekou | Greece at the crossroads of sustainability and innovation
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
Tourism is changing, and with it the demands, professional skills, hospitality models, and destinations. In this context, the President of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Angela Gerekou, comments on the latest data from the World Bank...