Almyros

By Giorgos Lialios

It is a green oasis, located just 8 kilometers east of densely populated Iraklio, capital of the island of Crete. The point where the Karteros meets the sea – a sandy beach starting at the mouth of the river shares the same name – is home to dozens of flora and fauna and a stopover for thousands of migratory birds every year.

Two Russian nationals were seriously injured following an explosion on board a cargo ship docked at Amaliapoli near Volos, central Greece, on Saturday.

Initial reports suggested that the incident occurred on board the Russian-flagged Nakhodka following an explosion in a storage area at the ship’s prow.