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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.