A 55-year-old foreign national wanted for arson and other crimes dating back to 2005 has been arrested in Thessaloniki. He faces multiple convictions, including forest fires, animal crimes, and weapons violations, and will remain in custody until trial

As devastating fires ravage parts of Greece, residents and local officials share harrowing accounts of survival, frustration with delayed responses, and fears about rebuilding their lives

Authorities warn of elevated fire danger in several regions, urging residents to avoid risky outdoor activities and take precautions to protect homes and surrounding areas.

The blazes were reported in extreme NW Greece and in the central Peloponnese, both in remote regions

Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil says Berlin could contribute troops or support as part of European guarantees for Ukraine’s security, but stressed that achieving a ceasefire remains the top priority

The 21-year-old man had arrived at the Patras courthouse on Monday in order to give testimony in defense of the first suspect; reports cite 'contradictions' in his statements

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

A 19-year-old and a 27-year-old have been jailed over fires in Patras that destroyed forest, farmland, homes, and businesses, after one of them reportedly confessed to starting the blaze.

Two men arrested on felony arson charges were led as suspects before an investigating magistrate on Sunday

A fire-fighting force of 33 fighters operating 11 vehicles was at the scene, assisted by three water-dropping aircraft

A Condor flight from Corfu to Düsseldorf made an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, after one engine caught fire shortly after takeoff.

The fire broke out on Saturday, but was quickly brought under control by the local fire brigade

Authorities warn of extreme fire danger in ten regions across Greece on August 16, urging residents to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark a blaze

Firefighters continue to fight an active wildfire on the Greek island of Chios, while a blaze in Halkidiki has been brought under control. Authorities remain on high alert as strong winds and hot weather keep the risk of new fires high nationwide

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

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

Fire crews are close to fully containing the large blaze in western Greece, as aerial and ground forces work to extinguish the final hotspots

A 61-year-old woman died after her car collided with a firetruck in Keratea, southeast of Athens; two firefighters sustained minor injuries.

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.

Authorities warn of extreme wildfire danger across multiple Greek regions on Thursday, activating emergency measures and urging the public to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark fires during the peak of the fire season