Neighbors say an elderly couple fled toward a ravine as the wildfire swept down the hill, while residents describe a neighborhood overwhelmed by flames, smoke and panic
Two people were found dead as two fire fronts threatened homes on Salamina, prompting multiple evacuations amid strong winds
Fires in Kos, Crete and the Thessaloniki region prompt evacuations and mobilization of ground and aerial firefighting resources amid elevated wildfire risk
The suspect set fires across Sindos and nearby areas, telling authorities he did it to relieve pressure from his job.
The suspect told a prosecutor he started the fires to relieve stress from his job. Security footage captured him allegedly setting fire to dry vegetation in Sindos.
Three arrested over fires linked to agricultural work, open-flame burning and cutting equipment as five regions face Category 5 wildfire risk on Thursday
Greek authorities say the suspect started fires in dry grass, reeds and farmland while driving through Sindos, near Thessaloniki, between Aug. 8 and 11.
Two wildfires broke out in northern Ilia prefecture as firefighters also battled a major blaze in southeast Attica amid elevated fire danger across several regions
One week after Greece's devastating wildfires, survivors face the ruins of their homes as authorities begin compensation and recovery efforts.
Just days before relocating permanently to Greece, a British family's newly renovated home in the Peloponnese was destroyed by wildfires, ending a decade-long plan for a new life, according to a report by the UK's Mirror
North Korea accuses Japan of turning into a "warmongering state" a day after launching a projectile into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula
An experienced former Hellenic Air Force pilot describes cockpit temperatures of up to 60°C, violent turbulence, and the emotional toll of being unable to fly when extreme weather grounds aerial firefighting operations.
The poorest countries and their most vulnerable populations pay the highest price for wildfires, in both health and economic terms, new WEF analysis shows
Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires are damaging olive groves and other crops across Europe, raising concerns that olive oil and food prices could begin climbing again this fall.
Volunteers, animal welfare groups, and local authorities are searching burned communities in western Attica, rescuing surviving pets and wildlife, while appealing for continued public support as recovery efforts continue.
Professor warns that hidden heat beneath the ground can sustain hotspots and trigger flare-ups even after flames appear contained.
Disaster expert Efthymios Lekkas warned that burned areas may face flash floods and landslides as exposed soil increases runoff and erosion risks.
A fire meteorologist says climate change, human activity, and poor land management are driving increasingly destructive wildfire seasons, while rescuers describe the extreme conditions faced during the Porto Germeno blaze
The figures will be updated once the final extent of the fire in Porto Germeno is confirmed
Authorities say extreme fires fueled by climate conditions are overwhelming traditional firefighting methods, while highlighting prevention projects and aerial response measures used in the Attica-Boeotia blaze.