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1051. Rhodes: 19,000 rescued in Greek history's largest evacuation

Greece is currently facing a severe emergency due to widespread wildfires, prompting the country to initiate its most extensive rescue operation to date....

1052. PM Mitsotakis to advance Greek-Turkish relations

Determined to pursue a "progressive" policy in the field of international relations as well as on the domestic front through broader consensus, Kyriakos Mitsotakis approaches the beginning of his new term as Prime Minister, even without the opposition's willingness to cooperate due to partisan calculations....

1053. Armed forces' drones to monitor fires in Greece

A modern "tool" with impressive surveillance capabilities is available to the Unified Coordination Center of Operations and Crisis Management of the Civil Protection in the "battle" against wildfires....

1054. Ryanair to resume flights despite Greece wildfires

Ryanair has issued an update to UK holidaymakers on flights to Greece as the country battles raging wildfires amid a record-setting heatwave....

1055. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

1056. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....

1057.  2,000 people rescued from Rhodes beaches

About 2,000 people have been evacuated by sea from two beaches in Rhodes, Fire Service spokesman Yannis Artopios said Saturday evening. He said the evacuation took place “without incident.”...

1058. Turkish aircraft fly to Greece's wildfire rescue

Turkey has become the latest country to offer firefighting aircraft to Greece to assist in the battle against wildfires across the country....

1059. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

1060. Cyprus forgotten: Urgent call for resolution amid Greece-Turkey relations

At a time when there is a clear intention by Greece and Turkey to take steps to improve relations, with Athens and Ankara as well as other influential powers emitting a moderate optimism that substantial progress can be achieved, it seems that Cyprus has been forgotten, in both rhetoric and substance....

1061. Firefighting aid en route to Greece as Cyprus extends a helping hand

Cyprus is sending to Greece two firefighting aircraft and a ground unit to assist in the firefighting efforts....

1062. West Attica, Rhodes, and Laconia in flames

The rekindling of fires in West Attica, the island of Rhodes, and Lefkohoma in Laconia are occupying extensive firefighting forces by land and air, Fire Brigade press spokesperson Lt-Colonel Yiannis Artopoios said....

1063. ChatGPT's rise sparks academic debates

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence software based on advanced language models, capable of generating texts from corresponding programs, was put into use....

1064. The day when time stood still in Cyprus

Exactly 49 years ago, on July 20, 1974, the once peaceful Mediterranean island of Cyprus experienced the violent invasion of the Turkish army, leaving behind death, destruction, and despair....

1065. Unmasking Turkey's masterful diplomacy

Both the history concerning fuel in the Occupied Areas and the ongoing journalistic investigation, initially highlighted by "Politis," about the development of Greek-Cypriot properties......

1066. International aid rushed to support Greece

Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country....

1067. Petrides tweets expose EuroAsia Interconnector's risks

A series of points accompanied by questions were posted on Twitter by former Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, commenting on the developments regarding the evaluation of the sustainability of the EuroAsia Interconnector project, the electric interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. ...

1068. Athens wildfire affects almost 35,000 hectares

The area affected by the fire that broke out on July 17th in Neo Kouvara and spread to areas in Eastern Attica (Lagonisi, Saronida, Anavyssos) covers 34,724 hectares. ...

1069. EuroAsia Interconnector secures record-breaking contract

Paris-based Nexans will undertake the construction and installation of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Cable Systems, marking a significant milestone in the EuroAsia Interconnector project. ...

1070. Erdogan's diplomatic efforts in Gulf region

CONSTANTINOPLE - REPORT: With the aim of attracting capital worth 50 billion dollars, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarked on a tour of Gulf countries. ...

1071. Larnaca - Piraeus ferry ready to set sail in ten days

In ten days, on July 29, the Larnaca - Piraeus ferry line is set to launch, and the demand has surged, with the Daleela ferry already fully booked. According to Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, who spoke on the show "Διασπορά Ειδήσεων" on SPOR FM,...

1072. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

1073. Tourism to drop by 10% in the Mediterranean

According to tourism agencies and experts, the high summer temperatures in Southern Europe could permanently change tourist habits, with more travelers choosing more relaxed destinations or taking their vacations in spring or autumn to avoid excessive heat. ...

1074. Animal rescues amidst devastating wildfires as over 300 saved, but losses also reported

More than 300 cats, dogs, farm animals and horses have been rescued from the East Attica wildfires that flared up on Monday, an Interior Ministry official said on Tuesday, while animal protection groups reported that dozens also perished as the blazes tore through fields, farms, yards and animal shelters....

1075. Banking on success: Greek and Cypriot banks show remarkable credit improvement

Fitch Ratings released a new report on Monday stating that the credit profiles of Greek and Cypriot banks have significantly improved over the past year due to de-risking and restructuring....

1076. Wildfires force Greeks to flee homes

Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens on Monday forcing residents to flee their homes and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of children from a summer camp....

1077. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

1078. Philippos Soseilos: Significant investment opportunities in Cyprus

1079. Rhodes: Greek priest arrested for anointing tourist's genitals with holy oil

A priest was arrested on the Greek island of Rhodes earlier this week after a tourist claimed he anointed his genitals, a local outlet reports....

1080. Cyprus' double triumph: Historic gold in European Athletics and bronze in Olympic sailing

Cyprus celebrated a historic gold medal at the European Athletics Under-23 Championships held in Espoo, Finland from July 13 to 16. Elena Kulitsenko, representing Cyprus, delivered an outstanding performance in the women's high jump final, securing the gold with her highest jump at 1.91m....