The former deputy town supervisor of Greece has been charged with corruption, grand larceny and official misconduct, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. A grand jury issued an indictment against Michelle Marini on Tuesday over allegations around her involvement with the construction of a community and senior center in Greece known as The […]
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Why some scientists think extreme heat could be behind people disappearing in Greece
It was a shock when Michael Mosley, a doctor and well-known TV presenter in the UK, was found dead earlier this month after hiking in scorching temperatures on the Greek island of Symi. But it is now one of a series of tourist deaths and disappearances in Greece as the country endures a powerful, early […]
Heat claims lives of tourists in Greece as Italy forecasts heatwave
At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports, with a heatwave also set to hit Italy in the coming days. “Many tourists underestimate the effort associated with a walk in direct sunlight,” Athens cardiologist Thomas Giannoulis says. “The temperature can rise to 37 degrees […]
UN agencies urge Greece to shed light on migrant shipwreck that killed hundreds one year ago
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies on Friday criticized Greece’s failure over the past year to shed light on one of the worst migrant shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea that left hundreds dead. UNHCR and IOM stressed the “critical” importance of a “comprehensive and conclusive” investigation in a joint statement […]
BBC to broadcast final interview from Michael Mosley after his death in Greece
TV doctor Michael Mosley will be remembered in two BBC specials airing on Friday, following his death on holiday in Greece. The broadcaster and columnist died of natural causes last week after he went missing on the Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old was found on Sunday in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach. […]
One year later, migrants who cheated death off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Desperate hands clutched at Ali Elwan’s arms, legs and neck, and screams misted his ears, as he spat out saltwater and fought for three hours to keep afloat in the night, dozens of miles from land. Although a poor swimmer, he lived — one of just 104 survivors from the wreck […]
Visits to Acropolis halted amid heatwave in Greece
Authorities in Athens have announced the closure of the Acropolis for a number of hours due to heatwave temperatures. The ancient site in the Greek capital – which drew nearly four million visitors last year – was closed from midday until 5pm on Wednesday as the temperature was set to reach 39C. Some school classes […]
Search resumes for Michael Mosley as more officers join rescue efforts in Greece
The search for missing British TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley has resumed on the Greek island of Symi. The local police department confirmed at around 7am on Friday that officers are scouring the island following them pausing the search-and-rescue operation for the 67-year-old British national on Thursday night. Police and firefighters have been using […]
Major search for TV doctor Michael Mosley following disappearance in Greece
A major search-and-rescue operation is under way on the Greek island of Symi for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday. Police and firefighters are using drones to scour the island, which is part of the Dodecanese island chain and is about 25 miles north of Rhodes. A helicopter […]
UK TV doctor Michael Mosley goes missing while on holiday in Greece
British TV doctor and newspaper columnist Michael Mosley has gone missing in Greece, his agent has confirmed. A search and rescue operation is under way in Symi, one of the Dodecanese Islands, for Mosley, known for his appearances on The One Show and This Morning, along with fronting documentaries. His agent confirmed his disappearance. Michael […]
Greece Superintendent Kathleen Graupman to retire; successor appointed
Greece Schools Superintendent Kathleen Graupman will retire at the end of 2024, the district announced Wednesday, and will be replaced by Deputy Superintendent Jeremy Smalline. Graupman has led Greece since 2015, making her one of the longest tenured superintendents in Monroe County. Before that she was an administrator in Greece for more than a decade […]
Greece Goes Green, but Bets on U.S. Gas for the Neighbors
ALEXANDROPOULIS, Greece — When a withering financial crisis forced Greece to rethink its economy a decade ago, it bet big on green power. Since then, Greece’s energy transition has been so swift “it almost feels utopian,” one Greek environmentalist said. Mountainous ridgelines and arid islands are covered in wind turbines and solar panels that today […]