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“I regret it, but he started it”: What the taxi driver who beat up a car rental company employee in Paros is claiming
The taxi driver expressed his regret over the footage that was recorded and described the employee “very confrontational and very provocative,” claiming that there had been problems with this particular person in the past as well


“You’re fired from my company”: The taxi driver who beat up a car rental company employee in Paros has been fired
“This behavior represents neither my business nor our industry,” the taxi driver’s employer said – The case has now been referred to the courts

Violent incident over a parking spot in Paros: Taxi driver beats up car rental company employee—watch the video
According to reports, the incident occurred a few days ago at the taxi stand in Paros – After exchanging insults, the two men came to blows and struck each other

Why the 5,000 sailors aboard the aircraft carrier “Lincoln” have reached their limits: Nine months at sea, exhaustion, and suicidal tendencies
“Every day we wait to find out when we’re coming home,” crew member says — Reports of shortages of food and personal hygiene products, water supply problems and very low morale
Former Cambridge professor dies following scandal over his fake resume and dissertation
Jason Arday’s death comes just nine days after his resignation from the university, amid intense scrutiny of his academic career

Trump: Very soon I will declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory
“We are providing a great service to the whole world,” the U.S. president said in reference to Iran

NYT: Moldova in Putin’s crosshairs as he seeks to strike at NATO — Russian agents, priests and vote-buying
An extensive New York Times investigation documents a major and costly Russian influence operation, ranging from training people to carry out violent acts to exerting political influence through churches

Greece on Red Alert as storm-force winds hit Aegean on August 15
Nearly half of Greece’s regions are on high alert because of the strong winds, with a major risk of wildfires. When will the strong meltemi winds subside?

Months without rain: Images of London’s (unrecognisable) parks
Once-lush green spaces have taken on the characteristic yellowish colour of parched grass, as July was the driest month on record in the country

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson visits Greece on his family holiday
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has returned to Greece for his summer holiday, continuing what has become an annual tradition for the family. His wife, Carrie Johnson, did not disclose their exact location in photos she posted on social media, though the images made clear the family were enjoying a relaxed, happy break. “Greek […]

Fire near Finikas in Rethymno, Crete: Reinforcements deployed, evacuation of Foteinari and Souda
Firefighting crews have been reinforced to 63 personnel, 18 vehicles and four helicopters as strong winds hamper efforts, with a 112 alert ordering evacuations in Foteinari and Souda via the coastal road to Korakas beach

Wildfire breaks out on Kos: three aircraft and two helicopters scrambled
Reinforcements from Rhodes are being flown in to support firefighters tackling a forest fire near Pyli on Kos, as aircraft, helicopters and ground crews, with heavy machinery and local water tankers, work to contain the blaze

Force 9 winds forecast for the Aegean on 15 August as Civil Protection declares red alert in 19 regions
Strong winds will continue to blow tomorrow, Saturday 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption (known in Greece as Dekapentavgoustos), significantly raising the risk of wildfires in parts of the country. Greece’s Civil Protection authority has placed a number of regions under Red Code mobilisation status. In the Cyclades, winds will locally reach force nine […]
