Σύγκρουση τριών ΙΧ σημειώθηκε στην Αττική Οδό στον κόμβο της Μεταμόρφωσης, με αποτέλεσμα να κλείσει το ρεύμα προς το αεροδρόμιο. Τραυματίστηκαν ελαφρά τέσσερα άτομα, ενώ έσπευσε και η Πυροσβεστική για το ενδεχόμενο να χρειαστούν απεγκλωβισμοί. Μέχρι την πλήρη αποκατάσταση της κυκλοφορίας, αναμένονται μεγάλες καθυστερήσεις. www.ertnews.gr

Σύμφωνα με στοιχεία του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Υγείας, πέντε άνθρωποι έχασαν τη ζωή τους το τελευταίο εικοσιτετράωρο στην Ιταλία, εξαιτίας του ισχυρού κύματος καύσωνα που πλήττει μεγάλο μέρος της Ευρώπης. Σήμερα, 25 μεγάλες ιταλικές πόλεις βρίσκονται στο «κόκκινο», στο υψηλότερο επίπεδο επιφυλακής λόγω των ιδιαίτερα υψηλών θερμοκρασιών. Ο αριθμός αυτός αναμένεται να παραμείνει αμετάβλητος και αύριο. Ωστόσο, από το απόγευμα της Τετάρτης, σύμφωνα με τις μετεωρολογικές προβλέψεις, σε πολλές περιοχές της βόρειας Ιταλίας αναμένονται ισχυρές βροχοπτώσεις, οι οποίες κατά τόπους θα συνοδεύονται από χαλαζοπτώσεις. Την Πέμπτη, έντονα καιρικά φαινόμενα προβλέπονται και στην κεντρική Ιταλία. Την ίδια ώρα, πολλοί δήμοι της χώρας αποφάσισαν να διατηρήσουν ανοιχτά και με ελεύθερη είσοδο τα δημοτικά μουσεία έως το τέλος του ακραίου κύματος καύσωνα. Μαζί με τα δημοτικά γυμναστήρια και τα πολιτιστικά κέντρα, λειτουργούν ως «κλιματικά καταφύγια», προσφέροντας ασφαλείς και δροσερούς χώρους σε κατοίκους και τουρίστες. Σύμφωνα με τον ιταλικό Τύπο, κρίνεται αναγκαία η άμεση λήψη μέτρων και για τους δημόσιους παιδικούς σταθμούς. Όπως διαπιστώθηκε, πολλοί από αυτούς δεν διαθέτουν σύστημα κλιματισμού, με αποτέλεσμα η θερμοκρασία στους εσωτερικούς χώρους να έχει ξεπεράσει τις τελευταίες ημέρες τους 36 βαθμούς Κελσίου. Πηγή: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ www.ertnews.gr

One person has died during the big forest fire raging in Derveni close to Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Tuesday, while a woman with serious burn injuries has been rushed to the hospital. Residents have received multiple messages  via emergency to be ready to evacuate as the flames are threatening houses in the village of […] The post One dead, one injured as forest fire rages near Oraiokastro, N. Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

A four-story apartment building collapsed in Petralona district of Athens at noon on Tuesday. Five people detained. All residents in the building at the time of collapse appear to have escaped in time. According to information available so far: the apartment building consists of four floors with seven apartments the collapse occurred during the execution […] The post Apartment building collapse in Athens suburb (picts, video) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

A digital depiction of Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect whose ideas on strength, utility, and beauty still shape modern design. Credit: Greek Reporter archive Although most Roman engineers are often overlooked in history and lost to time, Vitruvius is a figure who stands out. Two thousand years ago, this man wrote a guide to architecture that left an indelible mark on the history of architecture. It was so insightful and revolutionary that architects today are still borrowing his ideas. While his main patron, Augustus, was busy building his empire, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio was creating the secrets to buildings that could last for millennia and also look beautiful while doing it. His book, De architectura, was a masterpiece that, after being rediscovered in a monastery in 1414, completely changed the way the Renaissance was shaped, so much so that it continues to influence the very spaces we live and work in today. Why is Vitruvius’s work so important? So, what was the big secret that made Vitruvius such an influential figure? It wasn’t just about the way he built. Vitruvius’s real genius was an idea that sounds incredibly simple but is exceptionally hard to achieve. He insisted every single structure must have three qualities: strength, utility, and beauty. Firmitas meant it had to be tough and built to withstand the elements. Utilitas meant it had to work for the people inside it; there’s no point in a beautiful house if the layout is a nightmare. But the final piece, venustas, was the soul. It had to be beautiful, with a sense of proportion and grace that he linked to the perfection of the human body—the very idea that inspired Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Vitruvian Man. It’s this powerful trio—the balance of engineering, function, and art—that makes his work timeless and Roman architecture so great. The Vitruvian Man, drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, was inspired by Vitruvius’ idea that the proportions of the human body reflect universal harmony and can be used as a model for architectural perfection. In De architectura, Vitruvius wrote that a well-designed building should mirror the symmetry and balance found in the human form—a concept Leonardo visualised through his iconic sketch. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain It would be tempting to think that all of this applies to ancient temples and grand villas, but nowhere else. However, that would be wrong. Architects like Andrea Palladio were inspired by Vitruvius’s work. His Palladian designs inspired countless buildings, even the White House, the heart of American political power. But the influence of Vitruvius lingers in far more modern places. When you hear architects today talking about ‘green design’ or ‘sustainable architecture’, what they’re doing is chasing that same balance he introduced and championed. They are using durable, local materials (strength), designing for energy efficiency (utility), and trying to create something that sits harmoniously in its landscape (beauty). His DNA is in everything from a cutting-edge skyscraper to the intuitive design of the phone in your pocket. It’s all about making things that are strong, useful, and feel just right. Who was Vitruvius? Regarding Vitruvius, there are few personal details about him beyond what he included in his writings, which cover topics from basilicas to war machines. His enduring contribution is the remarkable intellectual framework he provided for future generations, which continues to inspire us today. He argued that an architect couldn’t just be an artist or a builder; they had to be a bit of everything—a scientist, a philosopher, a student of nature and people. In our age of hyper-specialisation, that call for a well-rounded, holistic approach feels more important than ever. He knew that buildings are the silent partners in our lives, the very places where we spend the vast majority of our lives. When you stop and think about it, the ideas of Vitruvius are all around us, written in stone and steel. He posed the fundamental questions that every designer still asks today. How do we build something that lasts? How do we make it work for people? And how do we make it touch the human spirit, creating livable cities rather than concrete jungles? Vitruvius had the answers.

According to the fire brigade, the collapse occurred during work carried out in an adjacent building. Credit: AMNA A massive emergency response took place in central Athens after a four-story apartment building catastrophically collapsed on Tuesday. The incident occurred at 22 Alkminis Street in the densely populated neighborhood of Petralona, triggering an immediate and critical urban search-and-rescue operation. The building was composed of seven individual apartments. According to initial reports from the scene, four people were believed to be trapped within the rubble, but all have now been accounted for. Emergency teams mobilize The Hellenic Fire Department rushed to the scene shortly after the collapse, establishing a command post to coordinate the dangerous rescue efforts. A specialized force of thirty firefighters and eight fire engines, alongside the elite 1st EMAK (Disaster Management Unit), actively worked through the debris. The operation turned into a multi-agency mobilization including the Hellenic Police, the National Ambulance Service (EKAV), and the Public Gas Company and HEDNO (the electricity grid operator), who have cut off utility lines to prevent secondary disasters such as gas explosions or electrical fires. Construction work blamed for collapse of building While a full investigation will follow, the Fire Brigade has indicated that the collapse was not a spontaneous structural failure. Preliminary findings reveal that the disaster occurred during ongoing construction and excavation work being carried out in an adjacent building. Authorities have taken five people—four laborers and the owner of the neighboring building site—into custody. This is a developing story. Related: Dramatic Rescue in Athens: Delivery Driver Catches Elderly Woman Escaping House Fire

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