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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The blazes were reported in extreme NW Greece and in the central Peloponnese, both in remote regions
In terms of Achaia prefecture and the greater Patras region, which bore the brunt of several wildfire fronts this week, the fire brigade chief said six blazes alone erupted on Tuesday within a few hours
Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Turkey face devastating wildfires during an intense heatwave. Dozens dead and thousands affected, as authorities struggle to contain fires under extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C
Fire crews battle major blazes in Chios, Patras, Preveza, Zakynthos and Kefalonia as European aid arrives; hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed, and power outages persist in dozens of communities.
No less than 109 wildfires and rural blazes were reported throughout Greece over the past two days, as gusty winds have fanned flames and smoke
Hundreds of animals and pets are trapped as wildfires continue to ravage Greece. Volunteers, supplies, and shelters urgently needed.
Rising temperatures and strong winds are making wildfires more frequent in Greece and across Europe. Experts highlight the deadly impact of smoke, climate change, and human factors, while offering strategies for prevention and safety
Blazes across Achaia, Chios, Preveza, and Zakynthos have sparked international coverage. Evacuations, rescue operations, and a surge in wildfires amid a European heatwave highlight Greece’s escalating fire crisis