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Greece Braces for Continued Impact of Storm Bora

Storm Bora lashed Central Macedonia and Thessaly, bringing a deluge of rain and howling winds. The 112 emergency service issued alerts, advising against travel amidst the dangerous conditions and flash flood warnings. Residents huddled indoors, awaiting the storm’s passing.

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Greece: Hotels Evacuated Due to Massive Fire on Crete Island

A massive fire erupted near Platanias on the west coast of Crete on Wednesday, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from two large hotels. The blaze, which started in a reed bed and spread quickly due to strong winds, forced authorities to evacuate the western part of the town. Despite the efforts of over 90 firefighters and three tanker helicopters, the fire was only contained to a stable perimeter by late afternoon and remained uncontrolled. The current heat waves and dried vegetation have exacerbated the situation, with another fire reported in northern Greece. This follows a recent devastating fire in Athens that destroyed over 10,000 hectares and caused significant damage.

Entrepreneur Alex Pissios Donates $1.25M to University of Chicago for Greek Language Studies

Entrepreneur Alex Pissios Donates $1.25M to University of Chicago for Greek Language Studies

Son of Greek immigrants, Chicago-based entrepreneur Alex Pissios has donated $1.25 million to the University of Chicago’s Division of the Humanities and Center for Hellenic Studies.