Copernicus satellite data shows 1,581 hectares scorched in Eastern Attica wildfire that killed one man, forced hundreds to evacuate, and destroyed homes and land; two power company officials arrested over suspected cause

A major blaze near Athens has subsided after an overnight battle by firefighters, though scattered hotspots persist. Hundreds have been evacuated and air support is underway as extreme fire danger continues across Greece.

The listed zones include major port areas, stormwater outlets, and spots near wastewater treatment facilities.

Strong winds have caused significant disruptions across Attica, including a fallen tree in central Athens and the temporary closure of the National Garden. Authorities warn of gale-force gusts reaching up to 9 Beaufort, with heightened wildfire risks

Local media report that the gunfire on August 4 was a retaliatory act following a prior confrontation. Initially perceived as resolved after the Roma group left the scene, tensions reignited when they returned, this time armed and firing from their vehicles

61-year-old bakery owner has been transported to Thriasio Hospital for medical attention, after assault during an armed robbery

No immediate danger to residents, but Attica remains under high fire-risk alert today

Nearly a year after the catastrophic Varnavas-Mt. Penteli fire outside Athens, ground temperatures have risen by up to 10°C.

By Friday, temperatures are projected to reach 40°C in regions such as Thessaly and Central Greece

The results were based on the first microbiological water quality findings for 2025, released by the Panhellenic Center for Ecological Research.

Urban areas, such as Athens, are especially prone to higher concentrations of harmful pollutants, making ongoing monitoring and air quality management critical for public health.

As Greece enters the peak of the wildfire season, authorities and residents in high-risk regions are urged to remain vigilant, follow civil protection guidelines, and take proactive measures to prevent wildfires

Firefighting and rescue crews continue working to fully extinguish any remaining hotspots and prevent further damage in what has already been a destructive fire season for Greece

The blaze is burning within a waste storage facility, raising concerns over its possible spread to nearby agricultural land

Meteorologists warn that weather conditions will be particularly volatile, with gale-force winds reaching up to 10 on the Beaufort scale in some areas.

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a high fire risk warning (Risk Category 4) for several regions on Friday, June 27

As a result of the fire, traffic authorities have closed parts of the Athens–Sounio Avenue

While courtrooms deliberate and governments legislate, those who survived the 2018 fire continue to bear the real cost of the catastrophe

The Crete-Attica power link is a technological feat: a 1.1 billion euros investment with a capacity of 1 GW.

On Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, the converter stations in Attica and Crete, respectively, were energized for the first time.