Officials warn of a devastating environmental disaster as the massive wildfire continues for a second day in central Greece, with more than 50,000 stremmas of land affected and fresh flare-ups threatening nearby communities.

The powerful quake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area, causing power outages, suspending rail and metro services, and damaging buildings, though no immediate rescue requests were reported.

Authorities have prohibited pedestrians and all vehicles from entering forest areas in three municipalities across Halkidiki from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. due to an elevated wildfire risk.

Wildfires continue to burn across Boeotia, Achaia and Crete, prompting evacuations, sea rescues, road closures and large-scale firefighting operations as hurricane-force winds complicate efforts to contain the flames.

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Civil Protection warns of extreme wildfire danger Saturday in Attica and Evia, with high risk across much of Greece

Portugal and France are stepping up border controls after around 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta

A massive wildfire is devouring forest and threatening homes as forest commandos risk everything to hold it back

Parliament raised the minimum time served for multiple life sentences to 30 years and passed a bill against SLAPP lawsuits

Minister Evangelos Tournas visited Porto Germeno as 170 firefighters battle overnight fires across Boeotia

Renters and landlords who keep paying or receiving rent in cash risk losing benefits and tax breaks worth hundreds of euros

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Wildfires in Boeotia, Attica, and Argolida are burning under very unfavorable conditions driven mainly by strong north winds

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the annual tax-free threshold for tips paid electronically will rise to €6,000, with higher allowances for seasonal workers and retroactive application from Jan. 1, 2026.

Finland confirmed African swine fever for the first time after tests found the virus in three wild boar piglets in the east, near the Russian border

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