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How WRC drivers are preparing to enter the Acropolis unknown

Storm Daniel has wreaked havoc in Greece this week severely affecting preparations for this weekend’s 70th anniversary Acropolis Rally.

Autosport

Rescue efforts stepped up after deadly floods in central Greece

Greek PM tours crisis-hit area amid fears death toll could rise as water levels continue to rise in some places

The Guardian - UK

Flooding death toll rises in Greece as rescue crews ferry residents to safety

The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people Friday, while another four remained missing, the country's civil protection minister said. Rescue crews in helicopters and boats ferried hundreds of people from inundated villages to safety.

France 24

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Extreme weather events of 2023 so far, from wildfires to floods

This year has already seen its fair share of floods, hurricanes, and wildfires

Evening Standard

Greece's record rainfall and flash floods are part of a trend – across the Mediterranean, the weather is becoming more dangerous

Recent images of the devastating flash floods caused by Storm Daniel in Greece hit close to home literally and figuratively. As a Greek who has completed a PhD and worked for the past eight years on flash floods, the scenes unfolding across my homeland are painfully real: a stark reminder…

The Conversation

Greek ferry crews call a strike over work conditions after the death of a passenger pushed overboard

Travelers to Greece’s popular island destinations will face disruptions next week because of a 24-hour strike by ferry crews on Sept. 13

The Independent UK

Helicopters airlift residents to safety from deadly floods in central Greece

Severe rainstorms eased but floodwaters were still rising in parts of central Greece Friday, while fire department and military helicopters were plucking people from villages inundated by tons of water and mud that have left six dead, six missing and many people clinging to the roofs of their homes, appealing…

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Weather tracker: Omega block brings torrential rain to Greece and Spain

Europe-wide formation is partly responsible for Storm Daniel, while the north of the continent has high temperatures

The Guardian - UK

WRC Greece: Neuville heads charging Rovanpera, Loubet retires

Neuville completed the rally's first loop of gravel stages with a slender 2.0s advantage ahead of overnight leader Rovanpera, who impressed despite starting first on the road.

Autosport

Movie Review: In ‘Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,’ the wedding’s in Greece and the formula feels ancient

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The Independent UK

Euro 2024 qualifiers: France 2-0 Rep of Ire, Slovenia 4-2 Northern Ireland and more – as it happened

Republic of Ireland’s and Northern Ireland’s qualifying ambitions took another hit with defeats in France and Slovenia, respectively

The Guardian - UK

WRC Greece: Rovanpera claims early lead with super special win

The Toyota driver set the pace on the 1.48km asphalt stage, held in front of a bumper crowd that had congregated around the Athens harbour.

Autosport

Dozens of migrants rescued off Greek island of Lesbos. Search is under way for woman feared missing

Greece's coast guard says it has rescued dozens of migrants from a small boat in difficulty off the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesbos and a search is underway for one more person

The Independent UK

‘A biblical catastrophe’: death toll rises to six as Storm Daniel lashes Greece

Torrential rain blocks roads, causes power cuts and severs water supplies

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Al Jazeera

Death toll rises to six in Greece after floods, more than 880 rescued

Swift water rescuers and divers from disaster response units and the army are participating in rescue efforts.

The Independent UK

Greece floods: More than 800 people rescued as severe rainstorms hit Karditsa, Volos and Skiathos

Severe rainstorms turned streets into raging torrents, hurling cars into the sea and washing away roads

Autosport

WRC drivers confident rain-hit Acropolis Rally can continue safely

Regions of Greece have been subjected to severe rainfall and thunderstorms over the past 72 hours, which has caused widespread disruption and flash floods.

The Independent UK

More than 800 people rescued from floodwaters in Greece after severe rainstorms

Greece's fire department says more than 800 people have been rescued over the past two days from floods after severe rainstorms turned streets into raging torrents, hurling cars into the sea and washing away roads

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The Guardian - UK

UK heat and floods in south-east Europe blamed on ‘omega’ weather system

Zone of high pressure sandwiched between two low-pressure areas is causing abnormal conditions across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Afghan refugee wrongly jailed in Greece wins thousands in compensation

Akif Rasuli spent more than two years behind bars after being accused of people smuggling

The Guardian - UK

‘It was horrible’: Syrian man deported from Greece tells of family’s trauma

Man who has lost landmark case against Frontex says family’s ordeal has had a huge impact

Autosport

Torrential rain forces WRC Acropolis Rally shakedown cancellation

Greece has been subjected to flash flooding this week after receiving record-breaking rainfall courtesy of Storm Daniel. Last Sunday WRC crews were issued a severe weather warning of the approaching storm.

The Independent UK

Greece weather forecast: more storms batter Europe as tourists trapped abroad

Skiathos and other parts of Greece and Turkey to be hit with further rain and thunderstorms

The Independent UK

Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria floods: Death toll rises after fierce storms lash all three countries

The death toll rose after rescue teams located the body of a missing traveller who was swept away during a flash flood at a campsite in northwest Turkey

Evening Standard

Greek floods 2023: Which islands are affected by flooding?

Athens region flooded by nearly double annual rainfall in one night

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