Sea evacuations begin in Corfu as wildfires chaos hit second Greek island
Sunday, 23 July 2023 Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes.
Greek wildfires continued burning through the night on Sunday, forcing thousands of tourists and residents to flee the island of Rhodes, taking refuge in schools and shelters as flames threatened resorts and coastal villages. Joel Flynn reports.
5 Easter Traditions , From Around the World.
Every culture has its own
unique holiday traditions rooted
in that region's folklore and history.
Here are five popular Easter traditions from different locations around the world.
1. Florence, Italy.
The firework-packed cart is paraded through the city and set off by the Archbishop during Easter mass.
2. Sweden and Finland.
It is common for children to
dress up as witches and beg
for chocolate in the streets.
3. Corfu, Greece.
The tradition welcomes spring by
disposing of old pots so new ones
can be used to gather the season's crops.
4. Bessières, France.
The tradition is said to have begun when Napoleon
passed through the town and ordered the townspeople to make a giant Omelette for his army.
5. Jerusalem, Israel.
Some who participate in the walk carry a
large cross to symbolize Jesus’ painful journey
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With fire crews scrambling to keep fires on the Greek island of Rhodes under control, vast swathes of the island appear blackened and charred from the blazes. Greece has been fighting deadly wildfires..
Thousands of tourists were evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as firefighters battled wildfires this week. Footage recorded by Felix Balhetchet shows a large number of tourists and residents..
British nationals have begun returning to the UK from Rhodes and Corfu as wildfires continue to sweep across the Greek islands.
Buses and boats have been used to move people over the weekend out of..
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