Thick smoke and strong odors from the parking area of the Athens Tower complex led to the evacuation of offices Monday morning as firefighters rushed to the scene

The humanitarian group asked Parliament’s president for diplomatic support to transfer severely injured and ill patients from Gaza to EU countries, including Greece

Multiple blazes broke out across Greece on Tuesday, prompting evacuations, power outages, and large-scale firefighting efforts by ground and aerial units

A total of 42 firefighters, a specialized walking unit from the 7th EMODE task force, 16 vehicles, three firefighting aircraft, and one helicopter are battling the blaze

Authorities remain on high alert as efforts to control the fire continue under challenging weather conditions

A total of 75 firefighters have been deployed, supported by 5 ground teams, 25 fire engines, and 6 aerial units, including 2 aircraft and 4 helicopters.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to follow official instructions

A level 4 (orange) wildfire alert—the second-highest in Greece’s fire risk classification—was issued for Crete by the Civil Protection Authority

Emergency Alert Issued as Helicopters and Firefighters Battle Flames in Rizari Area

Strong winds and soaring temperatures fuel a dangerous blaze in Palaia Fokaia, outside Athens, prompting evacuations and an emergency response meeting.

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

As the situation escalated, authorities issued an emergency alert via the 112 emergency number shortly before 11:30 a.m., advising residents of the municipality of Phaistos to evacuate.

Chios remains under a state of emergency, which is currently set to last until July 22. With strong winds expected to persist for several more days, firefighting efforts are likely to continue under extremely difficult conditions

Officials continue to urge residents in affected zones to comply with evacuation orders and remain alert for further updates.

In addition to Dahiyeh, Israeli strikes were reported in the southern village of Ain Qana shortly after evacuation warnings were issued there as well

A woman from Khan Younis described the new evacuation order as her “worst nightmare,” while another woman, already displaced in central Gaza, said she refused to move again “because there is no place to go.”

At least 13 people have been injured, though no fatalities have been reported

The Reykjanes Peninsula, where the eruption occurred, had been dormant for nearly 800 years until 2021

Santorini, Amorgos, and nearby islands have been rocked by over 200 tremors in the past two days, including a quake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale in Santorini on Sunday evening.