New Lighting For Temple Of Poseidon - Greece

New Lighting For Temple Of Poseidon - Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurates the new lighting for the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, Greece, September 16, 2024. Photo by Aggelos Tzortzinis/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal held at Ancient Olympia

STORY: Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal held at Ancient Olympia SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): MARY MINA, Greek actress 3. various of the Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): ARTEMIS IGNATIOU, Choreographer of lighting and handover ceremonies 5. various of the Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal STORYLINE: The dress rehearsal of the lighting ceremony of the Olympic flame, which will burn for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was held on Monday at Ancient Olympia in western Greece, the birthplace of the Games. During a traditional ceremony, Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of an ancient High Priestess, used the sun's rays to light the torch out of a concave mirror in front of the ruins of the 2,500-year-old temple dedicated to Hera, a goddess in ancient Greek m

Italy hit by wildfires, heat and hail

STORY: Italy hit by wildfires, heat and hail DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of fires in Italy 2. various of firefighters working STORYLINE: The southern Italian island of Sicily was ravaged by fires Tuesday. Meanwhile, storms and hail have battered the northern part of Italy. The airport in the Sicilian capital of Palermo was closed to air traffic on Monday and early Tuesday, as smoke from a nearby blaze had limited visibility in the area. Officials said the airport reopened later on Tuesday, although the number of flights was severely reduced. Catania Airport, Sicily's other main air hub, was closed last week due to a fire in one of the terminals. As of Tuesday, it is also operating at a fraction of full capacity. In total, there were over 50 major wildfires across Sicily, with Italian news sites showing images of grasslands and hillsides on fire. The 2,500-year-old Greek-built Segesta Temple in northwest Sicily, one of the world's be

National park restoration project new paradigm in Greece's reforestation

STORY: National park restoration project new paradigm in Greece's reforestation DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Aerial shots of the National Park of Sounion 2. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): NICOS GEORGIADIS, Forest management officer, WWF Greece 4. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion by the environmental organization WWF Greece 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): NICOS GEORGIADIS, Forest management officer, WWF Greece 6. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion by the environmental organization WWF Greece 7. Aerial shots of the National Park of Sounion 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): MARIA STATHI, Archaeologist of the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica STORYLINE: Devastated twice in a decade (in 2012 and 2021) by wildfires, part of the Sounion National Park, 9 km north of the ancient Temple of Poseidon that overlooks the Aegean Sea and about 40 km south of Athens, could no lon

(3)Olympic flame lit

(3)Olympic flame lit

OLYMPIA, Greece - Greek actresses, playing the role of priestesses, perform a dancing March 25 after the Olympic flame was lit near the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, where the Olympics were born in 776 B.C.

(2)Olympic flame lit

(2)Olympic flame lit

OLYMPIA, Greece - The Olympic flame, lit by Greek actress Thalia Prokopiou (R) playing the role of a high priestess near the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, is carried by another actress (L) to the ancient Olympic stadium for the torch relay on March 25.

CHINA-BEIJING-GREEK PHOTOGRAPHER (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-GREEK PHOTOGRAPHER (CN)

(220829) -- BEIJING, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo provided by George Doupas shows Zhihua Temple in front of the Galaxy SOHO building in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 14, 2018. TO GO WITH "Across China: The beauty of Beijing through lens of a Greek photographer" (George Doupas/Handout via Xinhua)

International offshore sailing race "AEGEAN 600" kicks off

STORY: International offshore sailing race "AEGEAN 600" kicks off DATELINE: July 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of sailing boats participating in the official start of the international offshore sailing race "AEGEAN 600" in Cape Sounion, Greece 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): IOANNIS MARAGKOUDAKIS, President of HORC STORYLINE: International offshore sailing race "AEGEAN 600" started on Sunday in front of the Temple of Poseidon, in Cape Sounion near the Greek capital. More than 250 crew members participate in the second edition of the non-stop sailing race across the Aegean Sea, according to the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) which organizes the event. The length of the course is approximately 605 nautical miles long, and the boats are expected to finish back at Cape Sounion until July 16. The first finishers are expected on Tuesday. This year's fleet is incredibly diverse, with the participation of superyachts, trimarans, and catamarans, in addition

Greece expects tourism recovery this year: officials

STORY: Greece expects tourism recovery this year: officials DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial views of the Parthenon temple at the top of Acropolis hill in Athens 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): ANGELA GEREKOU, President of Greek National Tourism Organization 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): SOFIA ZACHARAKI, Deputy Minister of Tourism 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): ANGELA GEREKOU, President of Greek National Tourism Organization 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): SOFIA ZACHARAKI, Sofia Zacharaki, Deputy Minister of Tourism STORYLINE: Despite the ongoing challenges, Greek officials told Xinhua on Tuesday that they expect their country's tourism sector to recover this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): ANGELA GEREKOU, President of Greek National Tourism Organization "The data we have at the moment is encouraging. We aspire and see that we will have a good summer season in terms of Greek tourism. People feel the need to get away from the big problems." Greece has been commended for its

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man looks out from a smashed window of a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fire brigade vehicles are seen in front of a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fire brigade vehicles are seen in front of a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A firefighter works at a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A firefighter works at a damaged building, in Athens, Greece, Jan. 26, 2022. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION-BUILDING

(220126) -- ATHENS, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 26, 2022 shows a view of the damages resulted from an explosion in Athens, Greece. An elderly man was seriously injured and two others suffered respiratory problems after an explosion in a building in central the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday morning, local media reported. The incident occurred in a building under renovation near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the explosion caused damage to buildings and cars nearby, the Kathimerini newspaper reported. The cause of the blast is under investigation, according to Greek national broadcaster ERT. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-PARTHENON FRIEZE-FRAGMENT-ITALY-RETURN

GREECE-ATHENS-PARTHENON FRIEZE-FRAGMENT-ITALY-RETURN

(220111) -- ATHENS, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (1st R) looks at a fragment from the marble frieze of the Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, Jan. 10, 2022. TO GO WITH "Italy returns Parthenon frieze fragment to Greece" (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua)

GREECE-ATHENS-PM-PARTHENON SCULPTURES-REUNIFICATION

GREECE-ATHENS-PM-PARTHENON SCULPTURES-REUNIFICATION

(220103) -- ATHENS, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a formal ceremony for reunification of Parthenon Sculptures at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, on Jan. 3, 2022. Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on Monday for all the Parthenon's sculptures to be brought back together, as ten marble fragments of sculptures from the 2,500-year-old temple on Acropolis hill were transferred from the National Archaeological Museum of Greece to the Acropolis Museum. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-PM-PARTHENON SCULPTURES-REUNIFICATION

GREECE-ATHENS-PM-PARTHENON SCULPTURES-REUNIFICATION

(220103) -- ATHENS, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) visits the fragments of Parthenon's sculptures at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, on Jan. 3, 2022. Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on Monday for all the Parthenon's sculptures to be brought back together, as ten marble fragments of sculptures from the 2,500-year-old temple on Acropolis hill were transferred from the National Archaeological Museum of Greece to the Acropolis Museum. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

History in 1964

Yellow blood the Niigata earthquake the stamp boom the marriage of Prince Yoshimiya the Olympic Games and the recessionary wind that blew around. <Caption> Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda blood sales Niigata earthquake tilted houses and buildings stamp boom young people dancing at a disco wedding of Prince Yoshi Hanako Tsugaru Olympics Tokaido Shinkansen opens torch opening ceremony at a Greek temple weightlifting Miyake Wrestling: Rapid Progress 100-meter run Marathon: Abebe Men's gymnastics Judo Recession Bankruptcy of small and medium-sized companies Prime Minister Eisaku Sato *Filming date unknown Release date: 1964

Olympic flame lighting in Olympia

Olympic flame lighting in Olympia

Photo taken March 10, 2020, shows the temple of Hera in Olympia. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony will be held at the western Greek site on March 12 without spectators amid increasing concern over the spread of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo