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It affects everyone’s lives
Large and destructive wildfires are showing us once again the importance of protecting the environment. It is no longer a theoretical issue or something that concerns a few scientists.
Attica has lost valuable forests in recent years. The effects of natural disasters have a direct impact on the economy, on tourism and on everyone's lives.
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Collaborating on cross-border wildfire research initiative
The Athens Observatory's Meteo unit, the Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development and San Jose State University's Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of cooperation to share know-how and engage in joint research on studying wildfires.
Heatwave to continue next week, some respite as of Thursday
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) said in an updated emergency weather report on Sunday said that the heatwave will continue mostly unabated until Thursday, when it will post a moderate decline.
Sunday's thermal surge prevailed throughout the country with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in Thessaly, central Greece.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 19 New Cases in the Last 24 hours
The new cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours are 19, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal.
During the last 24 hours, 924 tests were performed, of which 2 percent were positive. There are 1,420 active cases, and 23 people have been reported as cured.
Mexico imposes 50 pct tariff on white corn imports
Mexico on June 24 began imposing a 50 percent tariff on white corn imports, a move the president says looks to boost national production and prevent imports of genetically modified corn.
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Disney use of AI for Marvel TV series spooks Hollywood
The use of artificial intelligence in the new Marvel superhero series "Secret Invasion" has sparked anxiety and anger in Hollywood, at a time when television and film writers are already striking over their uncertain futures.
US Congress approves funding for Elefsis Shipyards
The US Congress has approved financing through borrowing for ONEX Shipyards to carry out the consolidation plan for Elefsis Shipyards.
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), America's development bank, will provide the amount of $125 million.
This financing will be the first so far from DFC for Greece.
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People throng nightclubs as music ban lifted in Antalya
With the lifting of the music ban in the southern province of Antalya, entertainment venues remained open until the morning for the first time after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, as people from the sector have high hopes of returning to the good old days.
9th International Day of Yoga celebrated near Bosphorus
The Consulate General of India in Istanbul has organized the 9th International Day of Yoga in Sarayburnu Park, near the Bosphorus.
In 2014, the United Nations, with the contributions of 177 countries, including Türkiye, adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.
Impunity and abuses
Chronic impunity fosters and multiplies abuses of the law. There are many examples everywhere in the country.
Even when the law is enforced on paper, inaction in the execution of any decisions is interpreted as a blank check to continue with business as usual.
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