Survived for thousands of years and now is on fire !
Our country it is destroyed !
2007-08-26 03:05:53 · 17 answers · asked by Vaggos.Gr 5 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
"It is a tradition as old as history: Athletes from distant lands gather to test their mettle before throngs of cheering fans. Indeed, the inaugural Olympic games—held in the summer of 776 B.C. at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia—are widely believed to be the first precisely dated events in the annals of ancient Greece."
from http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/02/0214_020214_olympia.html
If these fires are an attack against Greece, this was the way to show to the rest of the world that there will be no Greece any more!
But THEY ARE WRONG !!! Whoever they are :
.....μάς ανάψαν φωτιές στα χωριά.....
.....για να φτιάξουμε τα όσα γκρεμίσαν,
ας κοιτάξουμε μόνο μπροστά......
Η Ελλάδα ποτέ δεν πεθαίνει,
δεν την σκιάζει φοβέρα καμμιά,
μόνο λίγο καιρό ξαποσταίνει,
και ξανά προς την δόξα τραβά
We shall find the way to rebuild Greece from ashes and stand with our heads high, looking the world streight in the eyes!
Greeks are tough when attacked ! And united !
This is the highest possible price we pay for being friends with everybody
edit:
My middle finger to the person that is giving thumbs down!
And I know who you are: stop playing big patriot and friend, you are educated person and it is shame to behave like this.
Have respect at least for the people from allover the Globe, that are sharing our pain and love for Greece. Thank you.
2007-08-26 06:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 13⤊ 2⤋
Yes being a native myself it brings me to tears every time I watch the Greek news lately... Unfortunately compile with careless farmers and herders attempting to clear fields and the usual carelessness of smokers and campers it is suspected that political agendas of oppossing political parties are attempting to create chaos this election years... over 145 different fires so far and 63 casualties... The Pirmeminister has issued a stated of emergency and has give the military the duty of overseeing and conducting the efforts of getting these fires under control... hopefully this will put an end to this terrible and unfortunate incident My prayers are with my country and it's people and hope all will be well... please pray for them too Ancient Olympia is saved only surrounding trees were burned
2016-04-02 00:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might sound emotional, but this is how I feel...
I am mourning. For the people who lost their lives. For the nature that vanished into ashes. For people who are now homeless and desperate. For our Ancient heritage which was so well protected from imaginary enemies during the Olympic Games show, but not as well protected from this disaster.
I feel like mourning for losing something so very mine.
In due time, I will let my anger take its place. Because I really feel it is about time that we must be really really angry and do something about it. About it all. ..Finally...
2007-08-26 04:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by Alice in Wonderbra 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
what happens today goes down in history ,,,this fire is destroying ancient historical city that stood against everything for so many years ,,now with all modern technol;ogy ,we cant protect it ,,its a shame on politicians ,,on the european union ,,,they should resign ,,,what a beautiful country is being now ,an ash tray
2007-08-26 08:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by reifguy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
according to the greek news here in NYC (EPT and MEGA satelitte), olympia was saved for now. 2300 tons of water was dropped by the planes....nothing burned, museum and all archaelogical sites are fine for now.
2007-08-26 10:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by peter p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am really very sorry about the fires in your country.I have witnessed such fires here in Turkey.I know what it is.I hope they put them out soon.
2007-08-26 09:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by edd 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just read this and put CNN on - of course it is a commercial.
Just heard the news, this soul in Texas is caring right now.
2007-08-26 03:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by Nan74 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
People are dying, our history is vanishing, whole areas of Greece are being destroyed.... What do our politicians expect after that???? We should abstain from the forthcoming elections.
2007-08-26 05:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by Lilaki 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
In Turkey we are following the tragedy on the news and wishing with all our sincerity it will be over as soon as possible...
I am lost for words and can only hope for immediate help from all over the world and hope for strength for the people who are risking their lives to save their country...
The latest update on the news : http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070826/ap_on_re_eu/greece_fires
2007-08-26 03:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by Ipek K 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
I feel so sad, words can not express the sorrow I feel when I watch those fires in the tv. Tolia said it right, no more comments...
2007-08-26 03:24:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 1⤋