Munich Re says fires and storms drove $108bn in insured losses in 2025, as climate extremes intensify and Europe faces rising wildfire and hail risks.

According to reports in Greek media, a serious incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday off the coast of the Greek island of Chios, when a vessel of the Hellenic Coast Guard engaged a speedboat suspected of transporting irregular migrants and linked to a human smuggling network. The latest reports claim that between five […]

A coach carrying three passengers caught fire before dawn near the Sindos interchange, with all occupants evacuating safely and firefighters quickly bringing the blaze under control

This significant propane leak, through the ground, moved about 25 meters and was trapped in an underground space, where, in the presence of sparks caused by the facility's electrical and mechanical equipment, led to an explosion,' a spokesperson said

Former officials and the man who caused the deadly Mati wildfire have appealed for reduced sentences, while victims’ families urge the court to uphold the verdicts

The five fatalities at the Trikala factory blast come on top of 201 workplace-related deaths recorded in Greece in 2025, exposing serious safety gaps.

In a public statement, the US Embassy in Athens offered sympathy to the victims’ families and support to Greece following the fatal fire at a factory in central Greece

Greek biscuit factory Violanta devastated by a massive blast described as "like a bomb," leaving five female employees dead and raising urgent safety questions

A plastics factory in Menidi was completely destroyed as flames spread rapidly, prompting emergency warnings and the deployment of 42 firefighters with 19 vehicles. Nearby businesses were also threatened

Greek emergency crews have reached eight climbers trapped near the Prophet Elias peak and are escorting them to a mountain refuge, where injured members are receiving first aid after a fall into a ravine on southern Greece’s highest range.

Victims’ lawyer demands local authorities be included in investigation and seeks millions in compensation for deadly New Year’s blaze that killed 40 and injured 116

An armed attack at a grill restaurant in Agios Dimitrios leaves two men hospitalized; authorities report the victims are known to law enforcement from previous incidents.

The Region also announced plans to further reinforce the Fire Service by leasing a second drone during the upcoming wildfire season, strengthening civil protection and emergency preparedness across Western Macedonia.

Jacques Moretti, manager and co-owner of the bar Le Constellation, was remanded into custody after a hearing at the public prosecutor’s office due to potential 'flight risk'

Families of those killed or injured in a New Year’s Eve nightclub fire in a Swiss ski resort have filed formal lawsuits, as investigators examine safety failures and possible negligence by those responsible

A man in Anopoli, Crete, lost his life after leaving a gas stove on, causing a fatal fire; he was discovered by his sister, authorities confirm

Swiss police confirmed the identities of all 40 people killed in the New Year’s Eve blaze at a Crans-Montana bar, a tragedy that injured more than 100 and prompted Switzerland to announce a national day of mourning.

The body of a 15-year-old girl from Lausanne was identified as belonging to Alice Kallergi, who went missing when a bar was destroyed by fire in the alpine resort of Crans-Montana, bringing a tragic end to days of uncertainty for her family. The death of Alice Kallergi was confirmed on Sunday evening by her father, […]

A third-floor apartment blaze in downtown Athens prompted the rescue of three people, one seriously injured, as firefighters battled the flames with multiple units on site

A young boy in northern Greece lost a finger and faces possible vision loss after a firework exploded during New Year celebrations, prompting an ongoing police investigation