The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew expressed his sympathy and solidarity with the people of Rhodes in connection with the ongoing devastating fires on the island. In a letter to the Orthodox metropolis of Rhodes, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew, assured prayers for all the victims and for a speedy control of the fires, […]
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Greece, fires also in Corfu and Evia: evacuated villages and fear of tourists
After Rhodes, they also burn Evia and Cortù, a destination much sought after by Italian tourists given their proximity to our coasts. Firefighters in Greece are struggling to contain 82 fires across the country, 64 of which started yesterday, the hottest day of the summer so far. In addition to the huge fires on the […]
Fires in Rhodes, the testimony of the Italian tourist who escaped the flames
A night of terror, to flee the fire front to move to areas less affected by the fires. Massimo Alberti, a journalist for Radio Popolare, together with his wife Claudia Porretto are on holiday in Rhodes and tell Adnkronos “that he is now in a safe situation, close to the airport, after a troubled night”. […]
Fires on the island of Rhodes, panicked tourists: “30,000 evacuees”. Alarm for an Italian family
The island of Rhodes is on fire, a critical situation for residents and for the many tourists who have chosen the Greek destination for their holidays. The fires that have been ravaging the island for days are now out of control: at least 30,000 people, many tourists, who had to leave their homes and hotels […]