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Seismologists Warn of Earthquake and Tsunami Danger in Istanbul

Earthquake and tsunami fever has gripped Istanbul since last year’s disaster in southern Turkey, as residents in Europe’s most populous city fear they could face similar devastation. The city lies near the North Anatolia faultline, a geological danger that has...

Orthodox Community Holds Mass in Earthquake-Ruined Greek Church of Antioch

The Antioch Greek Orthodox Church in Antakya, Turkey, which was reduced to rubble by an earthquake last year, saw an emotional mass ceremony held for victims of the disaster recently. The deadly earthquake that rocked southern and central Turkey and...

Future of Zakynthos Navagio Beach Uncertain After Shipwreck Damage

Questions have been raised over the responsibility of the famous shipwreck on Navagio Beach in Zakynthos after a surge of bad weather has further destroyed it. Fears are growing over the condition of the tourism-driving shipwreck, with academics and local...

4.8 Earthquake Rattles Evia in Greece

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on Friday under the sea near the coast of the island of Evia in Greece. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake occurred at 16:15 local time 24 km east of the town...

4.8 Earthquake Rattles Eastern Peloponnese, Greece

A strong magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred under the sea near the coast of Peloponnese, Greece on the morning of Tuesday at 7:20 am local time. According to the Geodynamic Institute, the quake had a very shallow depth of 14.5 kilometers...

Miraculous Escape for Almost 400 Passengers After Planes Collide in Japan

Almost 400 passengers of a Japan Airlines plane miraculously survived after it collided with another plane on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday evening. Flight 516, which had taken off from Hokkaido in northern Japan nearly two hours...

Iceland Declares State of Emergency Over Volcano Eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes near Fagradalsfjall volcano raised fears of eruption. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) speaks of the possibility that large amounts of magma is spreading underground and could surface in...

5.1 Earthquake Rattles Evia, Greece

A 5.1 earthquake rattled on Friday morning on the island of Evia which was also felt in Athens. There have been no reports of damage or injuries. According to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens, the focal depth of the tremor...

The Ancient Earthquake That Destroyed Nearly Everything on Crete

Crete faced incredible destruction in antiquity after an ancient quake destroyed nearly everything on the island and the region in 365 AD. In fact, the underwater earthquake, which is believed to have been of a magnitude 8.0 or higher, destroyed...

Greek Airline to Operate Repatriation Flight Post-Morocco Earthquake

In response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Greek Airline Aegean will operate an emergency special flight for passenger repatriation. The airline has swiftly organized an emergency flight from Marrakesh to Athens to facilitate the return of passengers affected by...