A late-night blaze broke out at a commercial building in the Omonia area, destroying a mobile phone shop and prompting a major firefighting operation to prevent the flames from spreading.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas defends a 75 million euro EIB loan for school renovations, accusing his predecessor of misspending public money on road paint

A tourist boat fire near the Greek island of Paxos led to the sinking of two vessels, with all passengers and crew evacuated safely but a small marine pollution incident reported.

Firefighters in Zakynthos rescued a dog trapped on a cliff, using climbing gear to reach and safely rescue the animal

Around 15 detainees were evacuated to safety after a late-night fire at the police headquarters in Mytilene, with authorities investigating a detainee as the suspected cause

A blaze that started on a tourist boat during a cruise operation spread to a second vessel, prompting a firefighting response at the Ionian island’s harbor.

Authorities arrested three people in different regions of Greece after fires broke out during outdoor activities, as the Fire Service warns that most wildfires are caused by human negligence

More than 10 armed suspects stormed the Jumpers informal settlement near Johannesburg and opened fire. South African police have launched a manhunt

Authorities have made 74 arrests linked to wildfire incidents since the start of 2026, as officials intensify enforcement efforts amid rising fire activity across the country

A 70-year-old French national was detained after allegedly carrying out agricultural work without fire safety measures before the blaze broke out, while firefighters brought the Loutraki wildfire under control

Tehran and Jerusalem say attacks have stopped for now, as Washington pushes for a broader agreement to end months of conflict and regional tensions remain high

Fire reportedly started during brush-cutting work; an arrest is expected in connection with the blaze

Western Attica has recorded 710 of the roughly 2,880 fires logged across Greece since January, with authorities pointing to illegal dumping, negligence and deliberate arson as the dominant causes.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will stay in southern Lebanon's "security zone" and that Israel retains the right to strike Beirut if attacked

47 firefighters, 10 vehicles, two helicopters, and volunteer teams are battling a low-vegetation fire in the Attica neighborhood of Filothei

A fire broke out Monday afternoon alongside the Athens-Corinth highway near Agioi Theodoroi, closing the right lane of the Athens-bound carriageway at the 61st kilometer

U.S. Central Command said a Hellfire missile struck the engine room of the M/V Lian Star, a Gambia-flagged vessel.

Emergency services responded to a fire on one of Athens’ most prominent hills, prompting traffic restrictions as firefighters worked at the scene.

Relatives accused the justice system of undermining accountability after supreme court judges ordered a review of sentence reductions for officials convicted in the 2018 disaster, which killed more than 100 people