An off-duty lifeguard saved five young people from drowning at a beach in Chania, Crete, after they entered the water despite red-flag warnings and strong currents. Two were hospitalized but are out of danger

A ride malfunction is denied by the park’s owners after five teenagers were thrown from an attraction in Rhodes. The municipality has ordered the park to remain closed until new safety certificates are provided

Authorities in Patras begin assessing damage after a massive wildfire that devastated thousands of acres and dozens of homes. A 25-year-old man accused of arson is set to testify, while crews race to restore critical infrastructure

Cyprus' foreign ministry said the resignation of Azfal Khan, a MP for the Manchester Rusholme constituency, sends a strong message that there's 'no room for tolerance'

The U.S. and Russian presidents are set to meet in Anchorage, with Trump calling for a swift ceasefire but downplaying expectations for binding agreements

Friday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine across Greece, with mild winds in most areas but stronger gusts up to 6 Beaufort in the northern Aegean. Temperatures will be near seasonal averages, reaching 36°C in parts of western mainland Greece

In terms of Achaia prefecture and the greater Patras region, which bore the brunt of several wildfire fronts this week, the fire brigade chief said six blazes alone erupted on Tuesday within a few hours

Complaint led to police stake out; charges of pollution, environmental damage filed, while municipal government refers to 'petty political' angle paralyzing rubbish collection amid peak holiday season

Authorities plan extensive audits and temporary closures during the August holiday weekend, targeting businesses with past violations and signs of tax irregularities across popular tourist destinations

Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Turkey face devastating wildfires during an intense heatwave. Dozens dead and thousands affected, as authorities struggle to contain fires under extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C

Greek Prime Minister calls for ceasefire and insists borders cannot be changed by force during a leaders’ video conference on Ukraine

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

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.

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

In a virtual meeting, Ukraine and European leaders aim to ensure Washington does not strike a peace deal with Moscow that compromises Kyiv’s sovereignty, as battlefield pressure mounts in eastern Ukraine

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