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Daily Record
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
Greece bans all sea travel due to gale force winds as Turkey flights hit by cancellations
Authorities have banned all movements on the sea around key Greek ports amid wild weather which has also caused a travel chaos in Turkey where flights were cancelled All sea travel has been halted around key Greek ports following the onslaught of gale force winds. The Greek authorities have imposed a sailing ban on ferries and ships from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio due to wind speeds reaching 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale locally, meaning many tourists were left stranded. Ship itineraries to the islands of the Saronic Gulf are operating as usual, subject to the captain's consent and in adherence with all prescribed safety procedures, as reported by Keep Talking Greece. Sstate broadcaster ERT said at midday on Sunday, June 29, the sailing ban remained in effect until 5 pm or 6 pm when an updated weather bulletin will be issued by the National Meteorological Service EMY. Passengers planning to travel by sea are advised to contact local port authorities and travel agents or shipping companies for more accurate information regarding the execution of the itineraries including possible changes. According to an ERT meteorologist, the winds are predicted to slightly weaken to 6-7 Beaufort on Monday, June 30, and further on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. These changes come amidst further travel disruption in the region. Passengers bound for Turkey had their flights cancelled amid evacuations in the popular tourist country. All take-offs and landings were suspended at Adnan Menderes Airport near Izmir on Sunday. Wildfires wreaked havoc in Turkey, leading to significant disruption this weekend. An airport spokesman disclosed: "Due to the forest fire in İzmir's Gaziemir district and adverse weather conditions, including strong winds, İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport was temporarily closed to air traffic as of 16:00 local time. "Following the NOTAM [meaning notice to airmen], the runway has reopened and the first flight, PC 1864 to Ercan, has successfully departed at 21:50 local time. Flight operations are gradually returning to normal. ". Several flights didn't take off until late Sunday evening, subjecting travellers to hefty delays, stretching up to 21 hours. One particular London-bound service scheduled to depart from Turkey on Sunday evening has been delayed until Monday night. The disturbances have affected a number of flights, both within the country and overseas, with delays plaguing passengers set for destinations such as London Stansted, Dublin, and Brussels.=
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola under fire for actions at historic Olympic stadium — here's what happened
A lot has happened at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, throughout its history, including gladiator fights to the death and the first modern Olympic Games. However, it won't host Coca-Cola corporate events, as the city's culture minister shut down construction on a temporary conference structure for violating historic monument regulations, according to The Pinnacle Gazette. The stadium, also known as the Kallimarmaro, is a renowned spot that dates all the way back to 330 B.C. The Coca-Cola construction project — basically a metal tent — was planned to host a leadership conference at one end of the stadium, according to Keep Talking Greece. It was approved by local authorities with certain limits on how tall and how close to the monument Coca-Cola could build, The Pinnacle Gazette explained. However, about a week into construction, backlash from the media, the public, and the mayor started brewing. The city's culture minister and the Central Council of Modern Monuments promptly revoked the permit for the project. Several violations of the original agreement were cited, including building bigger and closer to the stadium than originally discussed. Another rule was broken by not communicating the construction progress to the government, per the Pinnacle Gazette. The bits and pieces of ancient civilizations that are still around are incredibly special places — especially for people who live there today. While there are regulations and laws in place to preserve these cherished cultural sites, big companies that don't have the best intentions can still be a threat. Even protected lands like National Parks have had to fight off real estate developers or companies. In this case, that company was Coca-Cola, which historically does not always have preservation in mind. The beverage giant continues to create more plastic pollution than any other company worldwide, despite some efforts to improve its environmental impact. While Coca-Cola disputed the situation — specifically that it had failed to follow proper procedures — it ultimately canceled the event. Should the government ban gas stoves? Yes Only in new buildings Only in restaurants No way Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. According to The Pinnacle Gazette, the Athens government is expected to tighten up guidelines for similar projects going forward. If a significant monument is involved, it could mean more in-depth reviews and chances for public input. Consumer choices can also help send a message about these kinds of conflicts. Use your purchasing power to shop from brands whose actions you can get behind just as much as their products. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
