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UK technical glitch disrupts flights from Greece, Israel, Portugal, Spain
Passengers for flights headed to UK or whose flight crossed UK space faced cancellations or delays of several hours Monday due to what Britain's National Air Traffic Service (NATS) said was a technical issue that it had identified and remedied by late afternoon Monday.
The Mediterranean Diet | Athens | September 10 – October 29
"The Mediterranean Diet" photography exhibition is on display at the National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens-EMST (emst.gr). Celebrating the UNESCO-recognized Mediterranean diet's significance in today's world, the exhibit features captivating works by photographers such as Johann Clausen and Myrto Papadopoulou.
Europe space chief warns over political wavering on climate
Europe's top space official has urged wavering politicians not to abandon European leadership in combating climate change, saying record heatwaves and vegetation fires provide "really alarming" evidence of the pace of global warming.
Chinese Tourists are Returning to Bulgaria and 70 other countries
China has included Bulgaria in the group of countries to which organized tourist groups have the right to travel, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Thursday, quoted by BTA. The decision comes into effect immediately, writes "Reuters".
Temperatures soar in Iberia as wildfires force evacuation in Portugal
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a series of wildfires in Portugal as it and neighboring Spain experience several days of extreme summer heat, with temperatures in many areas rising above 40 degrees Celsius (104 F).
Olive oil adds to inflation concerns
Compounding worries that prices of grains and fuels will help drive inflation higher are indications that olive oil, especially, but also sunflower oil will become far more expensive.
EU olive oil production this year is expected to be 40% lower than last year, and Turkey's decision to block exports until the November harvest will further depress supply.
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Sound of Europe Festival to meet music lovers in three cities
The Sound of Europe Festival, which brings together new and successful sounds of European music with musicians from Türkiye, will meet with music lovers in its second edition in three cities in September.
Med presidents issue urgent joint appeal on climate crisis
Following an initiative launched by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the presidents of the member-states of the Arraiolos Group - Greece, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Portugal, and Slovenia - issued a joint appeal on Thursday, urging urgent action to address the dangers posed by the climate crisis in the Mediterranean.
Southern Europe remains preferable, but has to invest more
Holidays in Greece and other southern European countries remain cheaper than rival summer destinations internationally, despite the fact that their costs have risen, with tourists preferring the region, Allianz Research noted in a report.
Therefore these countries remain the top choice for European travelers, it noted.
The European Commission extended Three Criminal Proceedings against Bulgaria
The European Commission announced today that it is extending three criminal proceedings against Bulgaria by sending official letters of notification.
The cases are related to automobile insurance, the transportation of dangerous goods and the reporting of corporate taxes.