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Pools and concrete sink the caldera in Santorini

The view in the beautiful Imerovigli, of the white houses seemingly floating above the Caldera, was abruptly interrupted last Sunday by the roar of rocks that detached and tumbled forcefully down the cliff. Tourists enjoying the sunset panicked and rushed to safety, while locals recorded the terrifying moments on their phones. The video that circulated and was republished by international media vividly illustrates how fragile the balance is on the Aegean’s most famous island.

Alarm in Athens over Ankara’s new moves tempting Egypt and Syria

Athens is on alert due to the sudden activity of Ankara, involving initiatives as well as “leaks,” aimed at undermining diplomatic moves by Athens across the Syria–Egypt–Libya axis, which sought to restore diplomatic channels with Damascus, Tripoli, and Benghazi, while also reaffirming the strategic relationship with Cairo.

Large increase in Israeli tourists this year in Greece – Up 51% in “El. Venizelos” in 7 months

Even though the start of the summer season in June was accompanied by a suspension and “freezing” of air connections with Israel due to geopolitical issues, even though in destinations throughout Greece the arrivals of Israelis on cruises were accompanied by protests in the past period, the Israeli market, nevertheless, presents a double-digit, indeed large, growth rate this year for Greek tourism.

Greece Rejects Libya’s Claims in UN Statement on Maritime Dispute

Greece has formally rejected Libya’s accusations of violating its sovereignty, submitting a diplomatic note to the United Nations on August 5. The Greek statement was published by the UN on Sunday and comes in response to a Libyan note alleging breaches of international law and disputing Greece’s maritime claims.

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