Greece will see a slight drop in temperatures over the August 15 holiday weekend, with strong northerly winds in the Aegean and the possibility of local showers and storms in some regions, according to forecasts
Hundreds rallied at the Greek port to denounce the arrival of an Israeli cruise liner, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the country’s alleged role in war crimes
Authorities identify a 26-year-old Albanian with a criminal record after fingerprints were found on a makeshift incendiary device discovered by a local resident
Fire crews are close to fully containing the large blaze in western Greece, as aerial and ground forces work to extinguish the final hotspots
Authorities in western Greece have arrested three men, aged 19 to 27, in connection with separate attempted and suspected arson incidents as wildfires continue to burn in the Achaia region
A 61-year-old woman died after her car collided with a firetruck in Keratea, southeast of Athens; two firefighters sustained minor injuries.
Police detained a man accused of trying to ignite new fires in a rural area of Patras, as other wildfires burned nearby
Fire crews battle major blazes in Chios, Patras, Preveza, Zakynthos and Kefalonia as European aid arrives; hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed, and power outages persist in dozens of communities.
Authorities warn of extreme wildfire danger across multiple Greek regions on Thursday, activating emergency measures and urging the public to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark fires during the peak of the fire season
No less than 109 wildfires and rural blazes were reported throughout Greece over the past two days, as gusty winds have fanned flames and smoke
Intense wildfires erupted around the greater Patras region, in western Greece, over the past two days
Hundreds of animals and pets are trapped as wildfires continue to ravage Greece. Volunteers, supplies, and shelters urgently needed.
The annual "scourge" of the southern Med again surfaced with a vengeance in Greece this season - along with other countries around the basin - fanned by very gusty winds, high temperatures, arid soil conditions and combustible flora
Greece’s Ministry of Culture reports that a wildfire in Achaia caused only limited damage to the Mycenaean-era Voudeni site, with most tombs and key structures untouched. Full damage assessment will follow once conditions allow safe access
Thousands of residents and locals have been displaced as fires continue to burn across in Greece. High fire risk for 13 regions on Thursday.
Blazes across Achaia, Chios, Preveza, and Zakynthos have sparked international coverage. Evacuations, rescue operations, and a surge in wildfires amid a European heatwave highlight Greece’s escalating fire crisis
A massive wildfire in Chios has forced evacuations and left firefighters and residents needing medical aid. One striking image captures exhausted firefighters lying on the road after battling flames that have already destroyed homes and vehicles
A new report shows Greece in the global top 10 for attracting millionaires, driven by luxury real estate, favorable tax policies and the Mediterranean lifestyle
Demonstrators blocked roads and marched to the port in the central port city to protest the arrival of Israeli tourists, prompting police intervention with stun grenades
Satellite data from the National Observatory of Athens shows major fires on Chios, Zakynthos, and in western Greece, with affected areas exceeding 100,000 acres in total