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Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise

Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry.

Posted On 27 Jul 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Photo source: EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid

Rhodes in State of Emergency, Island Mayor Suspects Arson

The whole island of Rhodes has been declared in a state of emergency as fires continue to burn for the ninth day.

Posted On 26 Jul 2023

, By GTP editing team

PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece

Greece’s PM said prevention will be a government priority as fires continued to burn across the country for the eighth day in a row.

Posted On 25 Jul 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Tourist Repatriation Flights from Fire-hit Rhodes Continue

Greece’s Transport Ministry announced that repatriation flights would continue for tourists on fire-hit Rhodes.

Posted On 25 Jul 2023

, By GTP editing team

An image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 23 July at 9:00 UTC. The image shows the burn scar of the Rhodes wildfire and active fires. The CopernicusEMS Rapid Mapping Module (EMSR675) has been activated to monitor the affected area. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery.

Rhodes Fires Take Toll on 10% of Greek Island’s Hotel Capacity

The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection

Fires Ravage Greece for 7th Consecutive Day Flared by Extreme Heat

At least 82 fires broke out in Greece on the hottest weekend of the year so far forcing evacuations.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

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Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise

Rhodes in State of Emergency, Island Mayor Suspects Arson

PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece

Tourist Repatriation Flights from Fire-hit Rhodes Continue

Rhodes Fires Take Toll on 10% of Greek Island’s Hotel Capacity

Fires Ravage Greece for 7th Consecutive Day Flared by Extreme Heat

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