Beneath the roads and sidewalks we pass every day are underground reservoirs that provide a substantial portion of the country’s overall water needs. These underground aquifers once supported American cities and farmlands. Now, according to a New York Times investigationthey could dry up for good. Aquifers – geological formations of layered rock or sediment that filter and retain groundwater – power much of the country’s industry and agriculture. But the growth of cities and industrial agriculture is rapidly depleting the country’s groundwater, faster than the rate of recharge. Additionally, public attention to the problem is lacking, experts say. More than…
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Wildfire conditions at Mount Parnitha, north of Athens, are showing substantial improvement, firefighters announced Thursday evening, according to ANA. A first fire broke out on Tuesday morning in the Fili region, west of Athens, at the foot of Parnitha, threatening the mountain’s national forest region. However, wildfires reignited in Iliki, in the Zaltsa region of Boeotia, near the world heritage monastery of Hosios Loukas – a building of which was burned down on Wednesday – as well as in the villages of Stiri and Kyriaki at Distomo, also in Boeotia (Biotia). The Boeotia fires broke out for the first time…
The fastest way to stay up to date on the most important events happening in Myrtle Beach. October 13, 2023, 7:11 p.m. EDT | Update October 13, 2023, 7:52 p.m. EDT Good morning! We’re back in your inbox with the most important events happening today in Myrtle Beach. This issue of the newsletter includes updates on: Get ready for the 32nd annual Myrtle Beach Greek Festival this Thursday. Beach Ball Classic basketball tournament teams announced. “Horry County woman convicted in Myrtle Beach fentanyl operation”. SubscribeLooking for an immaculate condo located on the River Oaks Golf Course? Then you need to…
Recently, Forbes magazine – America’s leading business magazine – published an article listing the 24 most beautiful tourist destinations in the world in 2024 by OviationNetwork, the world’s leading network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential tourism, with more than 20 000 expert advisors. Since 2020, OviationNetwork has shared an annual list exclusively on Forbes.The only representative of Vietnam on this list is Ha Long Bay (Ha Long, Quang Ninh), a world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO twice in 1994 and 2000, alongside other “illustrious” names of the global tourism like Sardinia, Italy; Urla, Türkiye; Niseko, Japan; Jeju, South…
Testifying in a federal murder trial wasn’t on Sandy Alcantara’s to-do list, but thanks to her co-op program at Northeastern University, she found herself on the stand. Alcantara, a third-year criminal justice and business administration student, had been working in the violent and organized crime bureau of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York for a few months when a paralegal texted her: “I I have a surprise. for you, and it’s not a cookie. “She said, ‘Would you like to testify?’ and I was like, ‘Yeah, of course I would,'” Alcantara recalled. As a summary…
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Neos Cosmos sought the views of 35 young Greek Australians aged 18 to 25 on their voting intentions in the First Nations Voices to Parliament referendum which was held this Saturday, October 14. Kosmos Samaras of RedBridge Group Australia and former Labor strategist says the outlook looks “bleak for the Yes vote”. He added that those under 30 are more likely to vote “yes”, as are those with a degree, those who speak another language at home and, in particular, more recently arrived immigrants. Of the 35 young Greek Australians Neos Cosmos surveyed, 37.1 percent were a firm yes, 5.7…
By Maria Zougra For her, architecture represents the largest part of her professional life. It’s art and science together, as he tells us. It was her desire to design that led Sissy Papakosta to study and work as an architectural engineer. It was through this that she was introduced to the world of architecture and assimilated its principles, as she tells us. 3D printing was chosen because it frees her from any design limitations, while still giving her the ability to accurately capture her inspiration in the material. -Why did you decide to move from the field of architecture to…
Eight years after the 1915 Armenian Genocide left more than a million Armenians dead or displaced, Armenia turned to the power of cinema to restore the country’s culture and heal its wounds. The establishment of the Armenian State Cinema Committee in 1923 marked the beginning of a solid era for cinema in the country. As Armenian filmmakers faced restrictions from the Soviet Union, they did not stop sharing stories that continue to shape Armenian filmmakers today. Now, a century later, hundreds of people gathered in Glendale September 6-10 to celebrate the heritage of Armenian cinema as part of the first…
Turkey’s abundance of cultural heritage, fascinating historical sites, stunning architecture, food and people have made it a must-visit vacation destination for decades. Istanbul is an incredibly vibrant city, straddling two continents, but the country is also known for its beautiful landscapes and coastlines. However, its proximity to the ongoing conflict in Israel, which broke out on Saturday October 7, raises concerns about the safety of travel in this region of the world. Here’s everything we know about traveling to Turkey amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Is it safe to travel to Turkiye right now? Türkiye was not affected by the conflict…