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“It was like hell. It was like a war,” says George, a 36-year-old volunteer firefighter who helped battle this week’s mega-blaze which burnt its way to the outskirts of Athens. “We don’t have the resources to beat those conditions," he tells me in a cafe in the hilltop...

On the frontline of Greece’s wildfire 'hell'

A massive wildfire blazed into Athens' northeastern suburbs on Monday as hundreds of firefighters battled to contain it, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparking a Greek government appeal for international help. In scenes never before seen in the Greek capital, residents wearing masks against the choking...

Athens suburbs on fire as Greece calls on EU for help

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A continuous assault by hundreds of firefighters in Greece, as well as improving weather conditions and help from neighboring European countries has allowed crews to get the upper hand on a deadly wildfire that forced residents to flee their homes outside Athens while flames devoured homes, businesses and vehicles.

Firefighters in Greece get upper hand on deadly wildfire raging outside Athens

Greek emergency services battled a massive wildfire threatening Athens for a third day Tuesday after finding the first victim and thousands of people were kept away from their homes by the flames. The body of a Moldovan woman was found in a burned out factory and at least 66 people have been treated for injuries since the fire broke out Sunday, authorities said. Five firefighters have been hurt.

Greece battles deadly wildfire as France sends assistance

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There are endless sources of inspiration for travelers nowadays, and with pandemic travel restrictions having been largely lifted, you can explore nearly every corner of the world.

10 Most Dangerous Cities in The World, Ranked

Adventure On SI

On Sunday, just hours before the Olympics closing ceremony, a man was spotted climbing the Eiffel Tower, resulting in his arrest.

Man Arrested After Attempting to Free Solo Eiffel Tower Before Olympics Closing Ceremony

The Mirror US

Stunning images show stretches of smoke, debris and lava spilling from Sicily's famous volcano - one of the most active in the world

Mount Etna erupts sending lava plumes miles into sky days after mass disruption amid increased activity

One man’s error is another man’s Titanic! In an unforeseeable catastrophe, an affluent group fell prey to a terrifying moment when their stunning Italian superyacht sank near an idyllic Greek holiday island. The weather turned, leaving the crew with little time to close the door. This misstep—leaving a side door open—resulted in the sinking of the 150-foot megayacht ‘Ethos.’

A dream superyacht charter turned into a nightmare when a crew member left a door open, eventually sinking the $55 million vessel. An affluent group had rented the 150-footer for $180,000 a week in Greece.

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Major landslides triggered by monsoon rains in the southern Indian state of Kerala killed at least 93 people as they slept with dozens more missing after heavy monsoon rain saw homes swept away.

At least 93 people killed in landslides in southern Indian state of Kerala

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The legendary land of Atlantis may get all the press, but there exists a sunken city that’s far older than its mythological counterpart.Pavlopetri is thought to be some 5,000 years old, but it wasn’t discovered until the 20th Century, and experts are still uncovering its secrets and treasures.The Bronze Age town was first identified off the coast of Greece’s southern Peloponnese region in 1904 by a geologist named Folkion Negris.However, it was largely unexplored until 1967, when Nicholas Flemming, of the Institute of Oceanography at the University of Southampton, rediscovered the site.The following year Fleming, accompanied by a group of...

'The real Atlantis' discovered off the coast of Greece

Are you dreaming of owning a nice little villa in Italy? Look no further than these incredible Italian towns where you can splurge on a large home of at least 2,000-sqft for just $250,000, and at the same time enjoy the quality of life you deserve. From the sun-kissed hills...

Where to Buy a Big House in Italy for Less Than $250,000

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	Yolanda Edwards remembers seeing her first friulane in the wild.From the Paris Olympics to South Beach, 2024 May be the Year of the Guayabera




	“A guy who seemed cool and confident was wearing them with jeans and a T-shirt and a blazer. I had no idea what they were, but they made an impression on me, and it wasn’t until decades later that I started seeing them on chic Italians, usually on holiday.”




	The experience of the prolific traveler and YOLO Journal founder—who has since collected about 20 pairs of the lightweight velvet slipper herself—is typical of American friulane adopters. For years,...

How Men Are Learning to Love the Friulana, Italy’s Best-Kept Footwear Secret

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Officials say a 39-year-old man from Los Villares in southern Spain's Andalusia region poured water on the paintings to get a clearer image for Facebook.

Spain investigates man who poured water on ancient cave paintings for a better photo

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

New York Post



A massive wildfire ignited near Athens over the weekend, and officials are pleading with residents to flee to safety as intense flames devour homes and scorch trees that line the historic landscape. Nearly 700 firefighters, 27 forest commando teams, 190 vehicles, and volunteers are reportedly working to contain the blaze that broke out Sunday afternoon near Varnava, northeast of Athens.

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Harrowing videos show massive wildfire in Greece as residents evacuate

New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia's government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck. In February, the Colombian government announced it would begin extractions from the ship off its Caribbean coast, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures...

New finds in treasure-laden shipwreck off Colombia

The yacht Atina caught fire off the eastern coast of Sardinia on August 10. Although no one aboard appears to have suffered injury, the flames spread across her full structure, resulting in her sinking. According to local media, including the newspaper L’Unione Sarda, fire crews were able to respond quickly....

Yacht Atina Sinks in Italy After Fire

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

On the night in January 2024 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

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Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy say they have found an ancient mosaic floor that was once the base of a Roman villa, a discovery that the local mayor called "stupendous." The discovery was made in Bay Sommersa, a marine-protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site off the northern...

Archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery of ancient mosaic in sea off Italy

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European Union Sending Help to Greece to Combat Devastating Wildfires

Wildfires in Greece have gotten so bad that the European Union is sending help to...

European Union Sending Help to Greece to Combat Devastating Wildfires

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