- Oct 16
Rockfall blocks only access road to Anthony Quinn Bay on Rhodes, partial access restored Friday
A boulder that broke off a slope on Rhodes on Thursday, 15 October, came to rest on the only road to Anthony Quinn Bay and left about 100 vehicles stranded. Rescue teams restored partial access on Friday, 16 October, and no injuries were reported.
- Oct 3
Irish teachers' unions vote for strikes and work-to-rule over expired pay deal
The Teachers' Union of Ireland and INTO have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, planning a nationwide strike on 14 October after the national public sector pay deal expired without new talks.
- Aug 3
Lakis Chalkias, fourth-generation Greek folk singer who performed at Carnegie Hall, dies at 82
The singer, a fourth-generation member of the Chalkias musical dynasty, performed at Carnegie Hall and collaborated with giants of Greek folk and rebetiko music.