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Like a horror film: Sahara dust covers large parts of Greece: Sahara Dust: It is a truly eerie experience to see the sky in Athens turning into deeper and deeper ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/23/sahaea-dust-greece-athens-april-23/
Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens: The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68887377
A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport
ctvnews.ca/world/a-storm-dumps-record-rain-across-the-desert-nation-of-uae-and-floods-dubai-s-airport-1.6850976
Italian researcher claims to have located Plato’s burial place: An Italian researcher believes he has identified the location of Plato’s burial place in Athens ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1237131/italian-researcher-claims-to-have-located-platos-burial-place/
Athens Declared 'Best Smelling' City in Europe - GreekReporter.com: People living in Athens may disagree, but a recent study analyzing has found that ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/18/athens-declared-best-smelling-city-europe/
Muslims in Athens mark the end of Ramadan holy month: Muslims gather to perform Eid al-Fitr prayer at the state-operated Mosque of Athens on Wednesday.
ekathimerini.com/multimedia/images/1236074/muslims-in-athens-mark-the-end-of-ramadan-holy-month/
Desert dust turns Athens orange - Doctors alerted: In Athens, desert dust coming from the Sahara has turned the sky orange. Experts warned people with ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/griechenland-sahara-wueste-staub-atembeschwerden-100.html
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Legendary French sailing ship to transport Olympic Flame: The Belem made its first voyage in 1896, just a few weeks after the first modern Olympic Games had ...
ekathimerini.com/sports/1237107/legendary-french-sailing-ship-to-transport-olympic-flame/
Snow in April: "Winter makes another late guest appearance": Flake swirls instead of spring fever: According to the German Weather Service ...
tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/schnee-im-april-102.html
Weather service: Snow and icy conditions down to lower altitudes: Winter temperatures with snowfall and black ice are back: The German Weather Service is ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/wetter-schnee-glaette-102.html
Weather in April: Polar air drives away the summer - but a change in the weather is coming
focus.de/wissen/natur/meteorologie/wetter-im-april-polarluft-vertreibt-den-sommer-doch-der-wetterumschwung-kommt_id_259859229.html
Skies over Athens, Greece, turn orange from Sahara dust storm: Video footage shows skies over southern Greece turning an orange hue as dust clouds blown from ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/skies-over-athens-greece-turn-orange-from-sahara-dust-storm/103765222
Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...
smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/australia-set-for-a-new-normal-with-a-mild-winter-uncertain-snowfall-20240417-p5fkfn.html
Late frost in Switzerland poses increased risk to crops: As a result of climate change, winters are becoming milder and the growing season is being lengthened ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-change/late-frost-in-switzerland-poses-increased-risk-to-crops/76154880
Greece-Turkey: Discussion on maritime zones delimitation should wait: It’s been more than a year of calm waters between Greece and Turkey and suddenly tensions ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/analysis/1236419/greece-turkey-discussion-on-maritime-zones-delimitation-should-wait/
Onset of winter: In the middle of spring, the weather service warns of snow and sub-zero temperatures
welt.de/vermischtes/article251144172/Wintereinbruch-Mitten-im-Fruehling-warnt-der-Wetterdienst-vor-Schnee-und-Minusgraden.html
Olympiakos players get hero’s welcome after Istanbul: Fans gathered outside Athens International Airport on Friday morning to greet Olympiakos soccer players ...
ekathimerini.com/sports/1236890/olympiakos-players-get-heros-welcome-after-istanbul/
Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-troops-storm-back-into-eastern-khan-younis-bodies-recovered-hospital-2024-04-22/
'Icelandic storm' could bring snow to parts of UK within days: The UK could be in line for a major low-pressure system hitting over the next week ...
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/uk-weather-icelandic-storm-could-9237828
After fresh snow, some ski lifts in the Black Forest open spontaneously: Winter is coming back. There is enough snow for skiing and snowboarding ...
badische-zeitung.de/nach-neuschnee-oeffnen-spontan-einige-skilifte-im-schwarzwald
Nick Cave | Athens | June 1-3: Nick Cave is coming to Athens this June, and he’ll be in great company – Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood.
ekathimerini.com/culture/whats-on/1236567/nick-cave-athens-june-1-3/
Cloud seeding did not take place during torrential rain, UAE weather bureau says: National Centre of Meteorology's comments follow speculation that seeding ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/17/cloud-seeding-uae-rain-weather/
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Traffic regulations for 41st Peace Marathon in Athens: Athens will enforce traffic regulations this Sunday for the 41st Peace Marathon.
ekathimerini.com/news/1236690/traffic-regulations-for-41st-peace-marathon-in-athens/
CinemaCon 2024: Every New Universal Pictures and Focus Features Announcement: Every new announcement from Universal Pictures and Focus Features from CinemaCon ...
discussingfilm.net/2024/04/10/cinemacon-2024-every-new-universal-pictures-and-focus-features-announcement-exclusive-footage-descriptions/
Quick Glance: CinemaCon 2024: New Disney Announcements
- Walt Disney Studios presents updates on Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Alien: Romulus at CinemaCon 2024.
- CinemaCon 2024 offers exclusive insights and first reveals not accessible to the public.
- Featured footage includes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Captain America: Brave New World, Inside Out 2, and more.
- Walt Disney Studios' presentations at CinemaCon 2024 promise engaging stories and visually stunning worlds.
Athens skies turn orange thanks to African dust clouds: The strong southerly winds over the past few days have also fanned unseasonally early wildfires in the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/athens-skies-turn-orange-thanks-to-african-dust-clouds
Is national kitsch not so bad after all?: When Tina Kyriaki saw Marina Satti’s video for Greece’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/analysis/1236306/is-national-kitsch-not-so-bad-after-all/
Greek meteorologist says Athens is like a ‘colony of Mars’ as dust storm shrouds city in orange haze
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642359
Cold wave is getting worse: continuous snowfall awaits us from Friday: A cold wave is rolling towards Germany: On Friday, Storm Annina will come to us across the ...
focus.de/wissen/natur/meteorologie/temperaturen-fallen-weiter-kaeltewelle-spitzt-sich-zu-dauerschneefall-erwartet-uns-ab-freitag_id_259866625.html
Onset of winter in April: fines threatened for summer tires: The change in weather including snow poses a problem for drivers. What to do if the summer tires ...
hna.de/verbraucher/adac-winter-comeback-april-winterreifen-sommerreifen-bussgeld-zr-93020331.html
Weather in Germany: April is cooling down and snow is on the way: So far April 2024 is at record levels. If the month were to end now, it would be the warmest ...
focus.de/wissen/natur/meteorologie/herbe-abkuehlung-april-faellt-vom-rekordkurs-ab-und-sogar-schnee-kuendigt-sich-an_id_259838339.html
Athens turns orange, Helsinki goes white as Europe’s weather springs a surprise: Dust from the Sahara blankets the Greek capital while parts of Finland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/weather-finland-snow-sahara-dust-greece-intl-latam/
Operations at Dubai airport remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68843049
Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens: Delegations from Greece and Turkey were meeting in Athens on Monday as part of long-standing efforts to improve ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237028/greek-and-turkish-delegations-meet-in-athens/
Mother and son found slain in Athens apartment: Police in Athens are investigating the apparent murder of a mother and son whose bodies were found in their home ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236202/mother-and-son-found-slain-in-athens-apartment/
Trump cancels campaign rally in North Carolina due to stormy weather: Former President Donald Trump canceled his North Carolina rally Saturday evening at the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-cancels-campaign-rally-north-carolina-stormy-weather-rcna148323
Quick Glance: Trump Event in Wilmington Canceled Due to Severe Weather
- The planned campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Wilmington had to be canceled due to the threat of inclement weather.
- Shortly before 7 p.m., Trump was supposed to take the stage, but he informed the crowd that the event needed to be canceled due to an impending storm.
- The storm brought strong winds and hail, leading to the cancellation of the rally, which was meant to be Trump's first major campaign event since the start of his criminal trial in New York City.
- As Trump shifted his views on abortion, the Democratic National Committee seized his visit to criticize him for his abortion policies.
Where to eat the best pizza in Athens | eKathimerini.com: On the occasion of three great new pizzerias that recently opened in Athens, we sample different ...
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Storm closes Dubai International Airport temporarily
reuters.com/world/middle-east/storm-closes-dubai-international-airport-temporarily-2024-04-16/
Trump cancels rally due to weather, as he tries to balance his trial and campaign
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246104544/trump-cancels-rally-due-to-weather-as-he-tries-to-balance-his-trial-and-campaign
Quick Glance: Trump Cancels Rally Due to Storm
- Donald Trump had to cancel his planned rally in North Carolina due to a storm, highlighting the challenges the former president faces balancing legal issues with his campaign against President Joe Biden.
- Despite the cancellation, the audience expressed frustration but understanding, supporting Trump's strategy of incorporating his court time into anti-establishment arguments.
- It remains uncertain when Trump's next campaign appearance will be, as his New York trial may extend, restricting his ability to engage with voters. North Carolina holds significance as a battleground state for both Trump and Biden in the upcoming election.
- Democrats criticized the Trump-Robinson pairing ahead of the rally, citing concerns about their stance on abortion rights. Both parties are striving to appeal to voters with contrasting messages in North Carolina.
Keeping Vancouver Farmers Market open year-round ‘better than anyone expected’: When Vancouver Farmers Market managers announced last year their intent to ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/19/keeping-vancouver-farmers-market-open-year-round-better-than-anyone-expected/
Winter is coming back: snow is possible, ground frost is certain: There is a threat of snowfall: After summer came knocking on Saturday, winter is now coming ...
nordkurier.de/panorama/der-winter-kommt-zurueck-schnee-ist-moeglich-bodenfrost-kommt-sicher-2440358
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Fierce storm lashes United Arab Emirates as Dubai diverts flights: Heavy rains are battering Gulf states, causing flash flooding across the region.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68831408
Despite tax measures, short-term rentals proliferate in Athens: Changes in the tax framework for the short-term rental market have not deterred property owners ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/real-estate/1236476/despite-tax-measures-short-term-rentals-proliferate-in-athens/
Cold front hits Germany! Squalls and even snow possible: After the high temperatures of the past few days, it's going to get really chilly again next week ...
focus.de/panorama/wetterlage-kaltfront-trifft-auf-deutschland-sturmboeen-und-sogar-schnee-moeglich_id_259854287.html
Risk of icy conditions replaces early summer: frost and snow bring back winter: Early summer is over and the cold snap is making spring unusually cold ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Frost-und-Schnee-bringen-den-Winter-zurueck-article24874860.html
The week that life in Dubai ground to a halt: The scenes from Dubai this week seemed apocalyptic to residents who are more used to the tranquil nature of the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/weather/dubai-flood-rain-life-halts-weather-intl/
Frost in Germany - with up to -10 degrees at night: A cold wave is affecting almost all of Europe and also Germany. After last weekend the temperatures plummeted ...
focus.de/wissen/natur/meteorologie/auf-schnee-folgt-eiseskaelte-eine-woche-frost-in-deutschland-mit-bis-zu-10-grad-in-den-naechten_id_259870939.html
PM unveils four-pronged eco-protection strategy: Ahead of the Our Ocean conference in Athens this week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that Greece ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236457/pm-unveils-four-pronged-eco-protection-strategy/
Coldplay | Athens | June 8-9: Global icons Coldplay are heading to Athens as part of the British rock band’s 2024 Music of the Spheres Tour for two dates.
ekathimerini.com/culture/whats-on/1235911/coldplay-athens-june-8-9/
Police hunt for gunman after robbery at Athens diagnostic center: An armed man held up a medical diagnostic center in Kallithea in Athens on Tuesday ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237167/police-hunt-for-gunman-after-robbery-at-athens-diagnostic-center/
Weather in Germany: The onset of winter is not over yet: The week starts with snow showers and night frost in many places. Snow and slippery conditions are also ...
spiegel.de/panorama/wetter-in-deutschland-schnee-und-glaette-auch-zum-wochenstart-moeglich-a-c874c7f7-f8b6-4428-bf4e-40738d9c848c
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim recounts being stuck in a car for 8 hours during the Dubai floods
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/kim-lim-heiress-stuck-car-during-dubai-floods-388791
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm ...
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Dubai floods: South Island girls’ cricket team spends the night on airport floor: A team of 16 South Island teenagers have been caught in Dubai’s wild storm ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/dubai-floods-south-island-girls-cricket-team-spends-the-night-on-airport-floor/MK4CWRZQBNHILP6N6C5VKGRE7Q/
In Photos: The Skies in Athens Turn Orange From Sahara Dust Storm: In Photos
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/athens-orange-sky-sahara-dust-storm.html
Planes turned to boats after torrential rain in Dubai :
9news.com.au/wild-weather/2023-world-weather-events-images-heat-wave-floods-fires-europe-us-canada-asia/a2f00eca-bd36-4032-b900-65077c5a2dce
April weather: After the summer weather comes the snow: Is it a possibility? Just a few days after the summery temperatures at the weekend ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/menschen/aprilwetter-nach-dem-sommerwetter-kommt-der-schnee-19656713.html
High level Greek-Turkish diplomatic, military meetings ahead: High-ranking Greek and Turkish officials will meet in Athens on Monday, April 22.
ekathimerini.com/news/1236610/high-level-greek-turkish-diplomatic-military-meetings-ahead/
"Here, We Will House Our Love." Stefanos Kasselakis Unveils Luxurious Athens Apartment
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/12/here-we-will-house-our-love-stefanos-kasselakis-unveils-luxurious-athens-apartment/
Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-68833955
Onset of winter in April: cold front with snow and slippery conditions surprises drivers
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Kaltfront-mit-Schnee-und-Glaette-ueberrascht-Autofahrer-article24890311.html
Athens Fashion Week 2024: A Celebration Of Fashion And The Olympics: The Zappeion Megaron is hosting Athens Fashion Week 2024, a four-day event showcasing the ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/21/athens-fashion-week-2024-a-celebration-of-fashion-and-the-olympics/
A7 near Kassel closed: Snowfall causes chaos in the south and in NRW: Fallen trees and snow-covered cars cause traffic chaos in Hesse and NRW ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Schneefall-verursacht-Chaos-im-Sueden-und-in-NRW-article24889770.html
UAE floods: Banks may defer loan instalments for 6 months following storm, says Central Bank - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-floods-loan-instalments-may-be-deferred-for-6-months-says-central-bank
Quick Glance: UAE Floods: Banks Allowed to Defer Loan Repayments for 6 Months After Storm, Central Bank Announces
- The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued a notice to all banks and insurance companies to defer repayment of personal and car loan instalments for customers affected by the weather conditions for six months.
- The deferral will not include additional fees, interest, or an increase in the loan principal amount.
- The Central Bank clarified that damages to vehicles and homes caused by heavy rains are covered by insurance policies, with insurance companies responsible for compensation.
- The public is advised to review insurance policies carefully, protect their rights, and contact SANADAK, the financial and insurance ombudsman, for complaints or disputes with insurance companies.
Greece’s main airport is cramped, overcrowded and devoid of any graces: Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually, it’s efficient ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/greece-s-main-airport-is-cramped-overcrowded-and-devoid-of-any-graces-20240405-p5fhpz.html
Greece: Why Athens looks like Mars : Anyone who is currently in the Greek capital will hardly believe their eyes: the sky took on a ghostly orange color on ...
rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/griechenland-warum-es-in-athen-wie-auf-dem-mars-aussieht_aid-111239251
Look: Nasa releases images of UAE's flooded areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/look-nasa-releases-images-of-uaes-flooded-areas-after-heavy-rains
Quick Glance: Look: NASA Reveals Images of UAE's Flooded Areas After Heavy Rains
- The US space agency NASA has unveiled photos of flooded areas in the UAE following heavy rains that struck various parts of the Emirates.
- A 'slow-moving storm' system by NASA battered the Gulf states, dropping more rain in some cities than in a typical year.
- The images show that parts of Abu Dhabi were also inundated by the storms, with the Sheikh Zayed Road covered in water on April 19, along with flooded areas in Khalifa City and Zayed City visible.
- The unprecedented rains disrupted life in the country, but swift efforts from the government, public, and companies have helped the country quickly return to normalcy.
Protesting Greeks show their anger at unemployment and low wages: Thousands of people have demonstrated in Athens and Thessaloniki over rising unemployment and ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/protesting-greeks-show-their-anger-at-unemployment-and-low-wages
A significant severe weather threat could take shape for Monday. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/13/weather/us-storms-midwest-climate/
Athens swallowed up by orange haze from Sahara dust storm: Authorities in Greece warn the dust concentrations can reduce sunlight and visibility ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/24/athens-dust-storm-orange-sky-greece
Parties’ race in runup to European elections intensifies: The race for the European elections dominates the political scene after parties unveiled their roster ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237017/parties-race-in-runup-to-european-elections-intensifies/
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Meets Archbishop Ieronymos In Athens: This afternoon, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew paid a visit to Archbishop Ieronymos of ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/16/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-meets-archbishop-ieronymos-in-athens/
ND is charged with reforms, Mitsotakis tells party congress: The economy cannot prosper without a secure society, freedom, independence and national sovereignty ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1235760/nd-is-charged-with-reforms-mitsotakis-tells-party-congress/
X-Men ’97: A soapy, super-powered Marvel masterpiece: A live-action X-Men movie could be good. An animated feature might be even better.
vox.com/culture/24125852/x-men-97-review-marvel-live-action
Quick Glance: X-Men '97 Director Denies Popular Fan Theory Post-Episode 5
- Director Jake Castorena confirms Cassandra Nova won't appear in X-Men '97.
- Things are heating up on X-Men '97, especially after the fifth episode, 'Remember It,' was released on Disney+ this week. Fans are speculating about the mastermind behind the sentinel attack on Genosha that resulted in the death of many mutants.
- While Cassandra Nova may not be showing up in X-Men '97, there is a possibility she might appear in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. The film's cast includes stars like Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and potentially Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova.
Legendary Greek Actor Giannis Fertis Passes Away: Born in Athens in 1939, Fertis studied acting under the legendary Karolos Koun and made his stage debut in 1963 ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/15/legendary-greek-actor-giannis-fertis-passes-away/
Things you should know before going to Greece, according to a local: I was born and raised in Greece, and I live in Athens for six months of the year ...
businessinsider.com/greece-local-things-all-tourists-should-know-travel-tips-2024-4
Paid articlePaid Police say criminal gang behind fatal attack on police officer as 60 arrests are made
ekathimerini.com/news/1237043/police-say-criminal-gang-behind-fatal-attack-on-police-officer-at-soccer-match-as-60-arrests-are-made/
Von der Leyen launches election campaign in Athens vowing to ‘fight back’ Putin’s EU friends
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/von-der-leyen-launches-election-campaign-in-athens-vowing-to-fight-back-putins-eu-friends/
Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailouts
ekathimerini.com/news/1236680/unions-in-greece-call-widespread-strikes-seeking-a-return-to-bargaining-rights-axed-during-bailouts-2/
Priyanka Chopra stuns in comfy athleisure outfits, on-point glam for snow-kissed holiday in Switzerland. All pics
hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/priyanka-chopra-stuns-in-comfy-athleisure-outfits-on-point-glam-for-snow-kissed-holiday-in-switzerland-all-pics-101713672494374.html
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