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August 08, 2021
How nuclear technologies can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture
August 08, 2021
Protests against COVID-19 health pass held across France for 4th consecutive week
August 08, 2021
Greek island of Evia cut off in two by wildfire as #HelpTurkey lights up Twitter
August 07, 2021
Austria's Chancellor Kurz calls for nuclear disarmament
NICOSIA — A weaving project is helping to close the decades-long divide between the two communities in Cyprus, with assistance from the UN mission in the country, UNFICYP.Hande Toycan, who is Turkish-Cypriot, and Flora Hadjigeorgiou, a Greek-Cypriot, are among the many women who partner with the UN on the Mediterranean island to strengthen engagement, equality and stability.A shared bond Toycan was born and raised in the northern city of Famagusta, and still lives there. She is a member of the Famagusta Cultural Association and studied Greek language and literature in Ankara, the cultural capital of Turkey.Hadjigeorgiou, a retired teacher who fills her time with hobbies and other activities, is part of the Klotho Women’s Initiative.Though coming from different communities, both women...
August 07, 2021
Cyprus communities weaving closer ties through UN-backed project
August 07, 2021
Greek wildfires death toll rises to 2 as fight against blazes enters 11th day
August 07, 2021
Rescue boat with 257 migrants on board docks in Sicily
August 07, 2021
G20 research ministers stress importance of digital transformation in education sector
August 06, 2021
Delta variant accounts for 99% of new cases in UK
ATHENS — Thousands of people have fled wildfires that continue to spread in Greece and Turkey.
They escaped a blaze north of the Greek capital Athens early on Friday as firefighters waged an overnight battle to stop the flames from reaching populated areas, electricity installations and historic sites.
The massive blaze, now on its fourth day, has devastated 20 kilometers of forest area, destroyed several houses and shrouded Athens in the acrid smell and smoke of the fire.
Further north, on the island of Evia, the coastguard mounted a major operation to evacuate hundreds of people by sea, using patrol boats, fishing and private vessels to rescue residents and holidaymakers from the approaching flames.
“We're talking about the apocalypse, I don't know how to describe it,”...
August 06, 2021
Greece 'a powder keg' as thousands flee wildfires near Athens
