12/08/21

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Eight new cases of coronavirus confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY.

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Sicily sees highest-ever temperature recorded in Europe
Temperature of 48.8C in Syracuse beats previous record from Athens in 1977

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/europe-record-temperature-sicily-italy-b1900917.html

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Just updated the weather forecast (scroll down to bottom of page), slim chance of thunderstorms on Kef today.

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Dekapentavgoustos in different parts of Greece

If you are looking for the liveliest time to be in Greece, Dekapentavgoustos (August 15th) should definitely be on top of your list. Marking the Assumption of the Virgin Mary — one of the largest religious celebrations in the country— this period also hosts some of the greatest Panigiria (festivals).

https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/08/12/dekapentavgoustos-in-greece-2/

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Why wildfires happen: Debunking the myth that arson is to blame more than climate change

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/11/world/wildfires-climate-change-arson-explainer-intl/index.html

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British-flagged vessel sinks in Greece, all 17 on board rescued

All 17 people aboard a vessel that sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Milos have been rescued, the coast guard said on Thursday.

All aboard were Greek citizens. The coast guard was unable to provide details on the type of vessel involved or the circumstances of the accident, except to say that the vessel was British-flagged. Some Greek media said it was a yacht.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1166164/british-flagged-vessel-sinks-in-greece-all-17-on-board-rescued/

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Una Stubbs: Till Death Us Do Part and Sherlock actress dies aged 84

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58190446

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Low Medium risk of bush fire on Kef tomorrow, Friday, 13 August, according to civilprotection.gr

Edit: Correction

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Norwich sign Greece winger Tzolis from PAOK

Norwich City have signed Greece international winger Christos Tzolis from PAOK on a five-year deal.

The 19-year-old scored 16 goals and added 10 assists for his club in all competitions last term, being named the club's Most Valuable Player of the Season.

He has eight caps for Greece, scoring once, and will wear the No 18 shirt at Norwich.

https://www.premierleague.com/news/2213090