this is bbc news. we will have the headlines and all the main news stories for you at the top of the hour, straight after this programme. coming up this week, i am on the greek island of evia, a year on from the devastating forest fires. look at these guys! look at them go! and taking a dip in natural hot springs built for the gods. 0h! that s so hot! we are off to denmark to take a look at the ancient treasure rewriting histories there. and nick s in istanbul, testing his artistic skills. oh, there it is. 0h, we need lips. the island of evia, the second largest island in greece after crete, famed for its verdent mountaintops, blue seas and glorious sunshine. but in the summer of 2021, that idyllic picture was turned on its head. last year in early august, temperatures were hitting over 47 celsius in greece. the forest became a tinderbox and evia burned for over ten days. many scientists say that climate change makes events like this more likely. been sent some pictures of th
the archbishop of canterbury has affirmed a 1988 declaration that says gay relationships are incompatible with scripture but at a meeting of more than six hundred bishops from across the anglican world, justin welby said he would not punish churches that bless or marry gay couples. but they will not condemn them where it happened. now on bbc news, the travel show s ade adepitan coming up this week, i am on the greek island of evia, a year on from the devastating forest fires. look at these guys! look at them go! and taking a dip in natural hot springs built for the gods. 0h! that s so hot! we are off to denmark to take a look at the ancient treasure rewriting histories there. and nick s in istanbul, testing his artistic skills. oh there it is. 0h, we need lips. the island of evia, the second largest island in greece after crete, famed for its verdent mountaintops, blue seas and glorious sunshine. but in the summer of 2021, that idyllic picture was turned on its head. last yea
have been learnt from those devastating fires one year ago. let s hope that happens. if you re planning to head to greece this year, here is a travel show guide of some things to maybe look out for. in autumn, the ferocity of peak season is over. but the greek waters are still lovely and warm. if you are a snorkeller, try the protected zakynthos marine park, famous for its dense population of loggerhead turtles, so there is a good chance you ll see one. while we are in the sea, greece s first underwater museum s worth a mention. you ll find it on the island of alonissos, which you can get to by ferry from evia. it s an ancient merchant shipwreck dating back to around 420 bc, and until last year,
you ll find it on the island of alonissos, which you can get to by ferry from evia. it s an ancient merchant shipwreck dating back to around 420 bc, and until last year, off limits to recreational divers. finally, autumn means harvest time. and it s a big deal in greece. do a vineyard or olive oil tour somewhere like crete or something more niche you could try the pistachio festival on aegina in mid september. it s only a ao minute ferry ride from athens. right. stick with us because, coming up, the ancient treasures rewriting danish history. ole sent me some pictures and i was like, whoa, when i saw it. and nick is getting arty in istanbul. it s coming to life
of loggerhead turtles, so there is a good chance you ll see one. while we are in the sea, greece s first underwater museum s worth a mention. you ll find it on the island of alonissos, which you can get to by ferry from evia. it s an ancient merchant shipwreck dating back to around 420 bc, and until last year, off limits to recreational divers. finally, autumn means harvest time. and it s a big deal in greece. do a vineyard or olive oil tour somewhere like crete or something more niche you could try the pistachio festival on aegina in mid september. it s only a llo minute ferry ride from athens. right. stick with us because, coming up, the ancient treasures rewriting danish history. ole sent me some pictures and i was like, whoa,