The Greek Island of Rhodes has conducted its largest ever wildfire evacuation - with thousands of people, including tourists and locals fleeing some areas.
Last night the Greek Emergency Communications Service also issued evacuation orders for some areas of Corfu, due to fires.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is advising against travel to the affected areas, and has been contacted by a number of Irish citizens impacted by the current fires.
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The government is being called to extend the energy support schemes for businesses, due to increased cost pressure in the market.
The Ibec group Food Drink Ireland has published its Quarter 2 results and says there are big challenges ahead for the sector due to inflation, transport and energy costs.
It says the price of food and non alcoholic drinks went up in June by 10-point-2 percent compared to the same month last year.
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A taskforce is being set up with the aim of expanding the role of pharmacists.
Minster for Health Stephen Donnelly says the group will consider options to allow pharmacists extend prescriptions for a range of medicines.
It will also consider how to facilitate pharmacists to prescribe for minor illnesses, and to operate as independent prescribers.
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58% of pensioners say the state pension is not enough to allow them to participate in life as much as they would like.
Active Retirement Ireland has published the findings of its consultation of its members, which finds 55% of pensioners say they're worried about their finances.
Almost a third say they can't afford a basic standard of living.
