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
Three arrested over fires linked to agricultural work, open-flame burning and cutting equipment as five regions face Category 5 wildfire risk on Thursday
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
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
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.
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.
A Financial Times analysis estimates billions in losses from fires and heatwaves across Europe, with the full economic impact expected to be much higher once damage to businesses, health and infrastructure is included.
Firefighters are battling dangerous flare-ups for a third day in western Attica as strong winds fuel the blaze, threaten homes and monasteries, and emergency crews expand damage assessments and state aid efforts across wildfire-hit regions.
High-resolution satellite imagery analyzed by the National Observatory of Athens shows extensive damage from the major wildfires in Boeotia and Porto Germeno, with the Attica blaze still burning
Southern Rethymno counts the devastating cost of wildfires: two firefighters dead, thousands of acres burned and communities facing widespread destruction.
Wildfires have burned more than 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres) across Boeotia and Attica, with strong winds continuing to challenge firefighting efforts.
Firefighters brought most of the past day's rural and forest fires under control, but crews remain deployed at 14 active fronts as authorities investigate the causes and urge the public to remain vigilant
Wildfires continue to burn across Boeotia, Achaia and Crete, prompting evacuations, sea rescues, road closures and large-scale firefighting operations as hurricane-force winds complicate efforts to contain the flames.