According to recent police reports, the region of Attica has seen a significant rise in criminal activity, including an 80% increase in fraud cases and a homicide every five days
Despite the scale of the response, no residential areas have been reported at risk, and the overall outlook remains positive
While no homes are currently at risk, the fire continues to burn through forestland, threatening the environment and tourism.
The weakening of winds has been a key factor in the improved conditions, contributing significantly to the fire’s partial containment.
Blazes in Oropos and Kilkis prompt emergency evacuations as high winds and heatwave create dangerous conditions.
Mayor Benoit Payan announced early Wednesday that the 16th arrondissement of Marseille was no longer under lockdown
In an effort to prevent potential wildfire incidents, preventative movement bans have been issued in multiple regions
Since midday, all flight departures and arrivals have been suspended.
According to new research published in Nature Medicine by scientists at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, exposure to wildfire smoke doesn’t just irritate our lungs—it rewires the immune system itself
Efforts to suppress the fire involved a large ground force of 85 firefighters, including five specialized foot patrol units from the 1st Special Unit for Forest Operations (EMODE), and 23 fire engines.
A wildfire erupted on Saturday in low vegetation near the area of Aliki in Boeotia, central Greece, meanwhile the wildfire that broke out Friday in southern Evia sees improvement
Hamas’ “positive” response follows Trump’s final ceasefire proposal, as Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares for White House talks Monday; the statement came as Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians and 20 more died while seeking aid in Gaza
Greece’s Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has issued detailed safety guidelines for residents, particularly those living near forested or rural areas
Large fire-fighting force deployed amid gusty winds in sparsely populated area
While the fire is occurring in the broader area of Ancient Olympia—a site of historical and cultural significance—there is no immediate threat to the archaeological site based on available reports
A prior ceasefire ended on March 18 when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians.
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 in Agriles closely, as firefighting teams work to bring the flames under control and prevent further spread
Firefighters, supported by helicopters and airplanes, continue to battle flames in mountainous regions surrounding the city of Izmir. Authorities have closed several roads near the resort town of Çeşme as a precaution
Farm animals have perished, while infrastructure—such as water supply networks—has been severely impacted