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Santorini Interconnection – Hellenic Cables contractor of the cable section
The Independent Power Transmission Operator announced the successful completion of the tender for the cable section of the Santorini-Naxos electrical interconnection. The temporary contractor for the project with an initial budget of 100 million euros was Hellenic Cables, which bid at a price of 79.5 million euros.
Nemrut Caldera to become global geopark
Efforts are underway to introduce the Nemrut Caldera, which is located at an altitude of 2,250 meters and welcomes thousands of local and foreign tourists every year in the eastern province of Bitlis' Tatvan district, to the world by including it in UNESCO's Global Geopark Network.
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Santorini: Rescue plan to save the island from the frantic growth
A study carried out by the Hellenic Society of Environment and Culture Heritage, in order to show off the Municipality of Thira, proposes some solutions in order to come up against the miscellaneous problems the Municipality faces
Russian Mig-31 jet intercepts and escorts US spy plane over Pacific Ocean (video)
The incident occurred on the southeastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula
Mystery of Crowley Lake columns solved
It appear to be related to a large volcanic explosion that took place about 760,000 years ago
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Italy taps German archaeologist to oversee Pompeii ruins
A German-born archaeologist has been chosen to be the next director of Pompeii, which is still revealing its ancient mysteries centuries after a volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city and is one of Italy's most popular tourist sites.
Culture Minister Dario Franceschini announced on Feb. 20 that Gabriel Zuchtriegel won out over 43 other candidates for the job.
Researchers find Ilopango mega-eruption caused a Maya Armageddon
The Ilopango mega-eruption cooled the entire planet
These are the 10 best-selling cars in the world
Japan dominates
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Etna has erupted, sending a tower of bright lava a hundred meters into the sky VIDEO
The first "arm" sprung from the south-east crater and is heading towards the Valle del Bove, while the second lava overflow was detected from the north side of the same crater.
The lava eruption, followed by a cloud of ash, being several hundred meters high, was spectacular, eyewitnesses said, writes the British Express.
Santorini ranks among top honeymoon spots for Brits
The Greek island of Santorini ranks third among the top honeymoon destinations for British couples, according to a survey conducted by personal finance company NerdWallet.
The top international destination for Britons' honeymoons in 2021 is the Maldives, with the Hawaiian island of Maui ranking second, just above Santorini.