Greece adopts its first national forest fire risk map in decades to modernize prevention, improve planning, and streamline resource allocation.

Temperatures have returned to seasonal norms, but the winds have picked up, putting several of Greece's regions on high alert for fires.

The capital of Greece has "the perfect mix of conditions for a major wildfire", scientists tell the Financial Times in a special report.

The owner of an undeveloped plot of land in northern Athens was quoted €3,000 to clear brush from just 0.3 hectares plot of land.

The announcement by Greece's civil protection authority banning the burning of crop residue follows the outbreak of 70 wildfires across the country on Tuesday alone and the heightened fire risk projected for the coming week.

Extreme weather is forcing Greek officials to accelerate key infrastructure works and prevention projects.

The fire that started on Sunday morning in Xylokastro, in the Corinth region. Two men, who went to help a friend with his livestock, tragically lost their lives in the flames.

Two major blazes on the day in Kozani, Thesprotia prefectures

Mayor of Serifos describes the blaze as a disaster of 'Biblical' proportions with a 15-km-long front

Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.