For September, Greece’s average electricity price is 90.99 euros/MWh, up nearly 19% from 73.73 euros in August.
Reports indicate that no residential areas are currently under immediate threat from the flames, which are largely burning in the forest.
Two men on a motorcycle opened fire at the entrance of a residential building in Ilioupoli early Thursday, causing property damage but no reported injuries. Police are investigating the motive
Faulty cables have become the leading cause of major wildfires this summer, exposing how years of underinvestment in Greece’s electricity network fuel deadly blazes and trigger mounting local anger
The blaze was located in the Milaki site, between the settlement of Taminea and the town of Kymi.
Sizeable fire-fighting force at the scene, emergency warning issued to local residents
According to the latest reports, the fire spread to an adjacent footwear business. Thick black smoke could be seen rising.
The €154.8 million deal, co-funded by EU recovery programs and national resources, will strengthen Greece’s aerial firefighting fleet with agile amphibious planes designed for rapid wildfire response
As seen on images and video from the site, thousands of tons of rubbish were burning, resulting in a massive fire brigade response
A sharp shift to northerly winds has cooled much of the country, gusting up to 9 Beaufort in parts of the Aegean and leaving damage in its wake — meteorologists warn of a notable temperature drop and heightened wildfire risk in exposed regions
The Russians believe that Europe is weaker, defensively vulnerable, and lacks the will to mount a committed push back against Russian pressure.
A new study by University of Patras researchers shows extreme wildfires in Greece are occurring far more frequently
Ursula von der Leyen praised a team of 20 Greek forest commandos who helped save a Spanish village during deadly wildfires, highlighting Europe's need for stronger climate resilience and cross-border cooperation
After Russia’s largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine, Trump signals new sanctions on Moscow while pressing Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement that includes the release of hostages
The standoff peaked around 10 p.m., with tensions running high on both sides. Greek crews filmed the incident and claim they alerted the authorities, but no officials arrived at the scene.
A 14-year-old has been arrested in Patras after a fire broke out near the suburban railway, briefly halting train services. Authorities are searching for two more suspects linked to the blaze, which residents spotted and reported early Tuesday
A 62-year-old man accused of starting a fire near Paiania, east of Athens, has been jailed after denying arson charges, despite video footage showing him arriving on a bicycle and allegedly igniting the blaze with a lighter
Based on available data, the highest concentrations of PM10 particulate matter (with a diameter of less than 10 micrometers) were recorded in Spain, Portugal and Greece
Susan Monarez was dismissed after resisting vaccine policy changes pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., prompting resignations from senior CDC officials and deepening concerns over political interference in U.S. public health
In parallel, a new call is expected in the coming weeks for 75 fixed-term driver-firefighters, who will staff firefighting and rescue units at 18 regional airports managed by the HCAA.