According to reports, a wildfire is burning through a pine-covered area at Troezen, sending thick smoke across the region, the fire service said on Thursday.
Authorities warn of extreme fire danger in Attica, Crete, and several Aegean islands, urging citizens to avoid activities that could spark blazes
Intense physical and mental demands during wildfire response increase cardiovascular risks, musculoskeletal injuries, and fatigue among professional and volunteer firefighters, highlighting the need for specialized training and prevention
Croatia and Greece record percentages of 0.45% and 0.41%, respectively, in share of firefighters in their domestic employment sector
Half of the Nitijela building in Majuro was burnt down overnight, leaving the structure unusable, while Taiwan pledges support to the Pacific island nation
A wildfire in Paiania has prompted a large-scale firefighting operation, including helicopters and planes, with authorities warning residents to stay alert
A 57-year-old local man was apprehended on Monday on charges of intentionally setting seven rural fires in the western part of the large eastern Aegean Island of Lesbos
Insurance companies have started paying rapid compensation to policyholders hit by recent wildfires, while also providing equipment, community aid and animal welfare support in affected regions
Authorities urge caution as fire danger level reaches Category 4 on Sunday, with civil protection services on high alert across the affected islands
Following devastating summer fires that burned over 13% of Chios, 21 organizations urge authorities to suspend hunting for at least five years to protect the island’s fragile wildlife
Residents affected by recent wildfires must submit their documents by September 1 to access compensation, housing support and tax relief, as authorities fast-track inspections and recovery measures
Authorities warn of very high fire danger on Friday, urging residents and visitors to avoid outdoor activities that could spark blazes as emergency services increase patrols and readiness
This summer, Greece experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons in two decades, with major damage in Chios, Preveza, Attica, and Corinth and rising alerts for high-risk regions
A group of locals in Veria have raised concerns over a firefighting drone, citing privacy and noise issues, while officials argue it poses no data protection risk
Greek authorities have issued a high wildfire alert for parts of the Aegean and Crete on Wednesday, urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires. Fire services are on heightened standby
Compensation for livestock and crop losses from Greece’s 2025 summer fires will be fully paid by September 30. Producers are exempt from assessment fees, and digital records will support the expedited claims process
Kyriakos Mitsotakis underlined his government's position in a teleconference of EU leaders, convened by European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday
The pair were jailed, following a decision by a relevant prosecutor and investigating magistrate, pending a further investigation and the possible filing of charges for a wildfire that erupted on Aug. 13
Wildfires scorched over 32,000 acres of land in two weeks, as Greece faces its most dangerous fire weeks ahead.
Over 3.7 million stremmas of land have been scorched in Spain this year, with fires in Zamora, Castile and León, Ourense and Cáceres forcing mass evacuations, though cooler weather offers hope