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

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

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.

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

Joint exercises involving Japan, the U.S., Australia and the Philippines saw a live missile strike during the Balikatan drills, underscoring growing military cooperation amid regional tensions

Russia declares a two-day pause in fighting for Victory Day commemorations while Ukraine proposes its own earlier ceasefire, amid warnings of retaliation and continued tensions on the battlefield

A container ship with Greek interests was struck in the Persian Gulf after reportedly being fired upon by a Revolutionary Guard vessel, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes.

Tehran denies any negotiations with Washington after fresh missile attacks, while conflicting signals from both sides rattle global markets and push oil prices higher again.

Tehran reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, though initial reports suggest they missed. The strike signals an escalation in the conflict and highlights Iran’s extended missile range

The Greek prime minister defended the government’s energy strategy and offshore agreements, dismissing what he described as “professional worriers” and insisting Greece is firmly exercising its sovereign rights

Temperatures have soared in Australia, which has caused wildfires to rage. The Southern Hemisphere was warming more slowly than the Northern but climate change is showing its effects.

Research from the Chios project shows that low-intensity, carefully managed burns can maintain firebreaks without harming ecosystems and may even enhance biodiversity.

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.

The one-sided focus on guarding the eastern borders has been repeatedly highlighted by Athens, with Kyriakos Mitsotakis regularly stressing the need to prioritize actions such as advancing the project of a European anti-missile shield

A confrontation unfolded near the island of Aghathonisi after Turkish fishing vessels refused repeated instructions to leave Greek territorial waters, prompting the Greek Coast Guard to fire warning shots

Pyongyang launches multiple short-range missiles just days before President Trump visits South Korea for APEC, raising tensions amid speculation about potential U.S.–North Korea talks

Two women who survived Greece’s deadliest wildfire recount the horror of July 23, 2018 — and the ongoing struggle to rebuild their lives amid pain, loss, and a state that, they say, abandoned them

A new study by University of Patras researchers shows extreme wildfires in Greece are occurring far more frequently