Southern Rethymno counts the devastating cost of wildfires: two firefighters dead, thousands of acres burned and communities facing widespread destruction.

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says extreme weather is testing Greece's firefighting capabilities, praising emergency crews and honoring three fallen firefighters.

Greek authorities arrested two men over the wildfire that spread from Boeotia to Attica after investigators linked it to a wind farm power line.

Wildfires have burned more than 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres) across Boeotia and Attica, with strong winds continuing to challenge firefighting efforts.

The Democratic proposal would restrict federal funds for military financing and sales unless Ankara made progress on political detentions, court rulings and repression abroad.

Firefighters brought most of the past day's rural and forest fires under control, but crews remain deployed at 14 active fronts as authorities investigate the causes and urge the public to remain vigilant

Greek police say a 57-year-old man demanded €50,000 from a Mykonos business manager to stop filing false noise complaints before officers arrested him during a sting operation.

At least 62 animals have been brought to safety as rescue teams continue evacuating pets, strays and farm animals from wildfire-hit areas, while an emergency shelter in Vilia remains on standby for additional arrivals.

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.

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.

UNAIDS says global HIV funding dropped 18% in 2025 to its lowest level in nearly two decades, threatening progress against infections and AIDS-related deaths as efforts to end AIDS by 2030 fall behind.

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

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

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

New images reveal the extent of the damage to Crete's iconic Preveli Palm Forest after a wildfire, while local officials and experts say the unique ecosystem is expected to recover over time, as it did following the devastating 2010 fire.

Japan has officially become the 23rd associated country in the European Union's Horizon Europe program, expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and other strategic research fields.

Fire officials say 51 new wildfires broke out in 24 hours, with 73 now active across Greece amid strong winds

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas discussed EU presidency preparations, infrastructure and daily challenges facing the capital.