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
Israel’s prime minister again suggests Palestinians could “voluntarily” leave Gaza as the military prepares to retake Gaza City. The move comes amid intense criticism over humanitarian conditions and ongoing ceasefire talks in Cairo
In a letter sent to Mr. Rubio, 40 members of Congress argued that re-admitting Ankara without first addressing its possession of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system would compromise the integrity of the U.S. aircraft program
Scorching heat above 44°C and raging wildfires devastate parts of Southern Europe, leaving multiple dead, forcing mass evacuations, and prompting red alerts across the Mediterranean. Scientists warn such extreme summers are becoming the norm
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
The first face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders since 2019 is set to focus on ending the conflict in Ukraine, with Trump warning there may not be a second chance if talks fail
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
As Greece battles multiple summer blazes, the government boosts firefighting units, drone surveillance, and foreign aid—but aging equipment and staff shortages remain pressing challenges
Meeting represents victory for Putin, who seeks to end international isolation and separate Russian ties with the U.S. from Ukraine’s fate
A fierce blaze on the Greek island of Zakynthos has destroyed forest and farmland, damaged homes and tourist lodgings, and forced evacuations as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts
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The shallow quake was centred northwest of Karyes, the administrative seat of Mount Athos; no damage or injuries have been reported
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The European Union will prohibit the use of TPO in nail gels due to reproductive toxicity concerns, giving the beauty industry only a few months to find safer alternatives
Greece faces a dangerous mix of high temperatures, persistent drought, and powerful northeasterly winds up to 7 Beaufort, creating ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly, especially across eastern mainland and the Aegean islands
Authorities place fire services on alert and urge residents to avoid activities that could spark blazes as hot, dry conditions persist
In a rare move for Greece, firefighters in Zakynthos lit a controlled blaze to stop an advancing wildfire from reaching homes — a backfire method more common in the United States than in southern Europe
Metro, tram, bus, and trolley services in Athens will operate on altered schedules over the August 15 holiday, with reduced frequency due to the summer period