Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited an area undergoing reforestation following the devastating 2024 wildfire in the municipality of Penteli in North Athens earlier today. Mitsotakis stressed he had the opportunity to inspect the reforestation works currently underway. “As we speak, a large part of Penteli is already being planted, and by next spring, using […]

Faulty cables have become the leading cause of major wildfires this summer, exposing how years of underinvestment in Greece’s electricity network fuel deadly blazes and trigger mounting local anger

The blaze was located in the Milaki site, between the settlement of Taminea and the town of Kymi.

Sizeable fire-fighting force at the scene, emergency warning issued to local residents

As seen on images and video from the site, thousands of tons of rubbish were burning, resulting in a massive fire brigade response

A 62-year-old man accused of starting a fire near Paiania, east of Athens, has been jailed after denying arson charges, despite video footage showing him arriving on a bicycle and allegedly igniting the blaze with a lighter

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

Authorities warn of extreme fire danger in Attica, Crete, and several Aegean islands, urging citizens to avoid activities that could spark blazes

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 wildfire in Paiania has prompted a large-scale firefighting operation, including helicopters and planes, with authorities warning residents to stay alert

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

Insurance companies have started paying rapid compensation to policyholders hit by recent wildfires, while also providing equipment, community aid and animal welfare support in affected regions

Authorities urge caution as fire danger level reaches Category 4 on Sunday, with civil protection services on high alert across the affected islands

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

Residents affected by recent wildfires must submit their documents by September 1 to access compensation, housing support and tax relief, as authorities fast-track inspections and recovery measures

Authorities warn of very high fire danger on Friday, urging residents and visitors to avoid outdoor activities that could spark blazes as emergency services increase patrols and readiness

Athens on Thursday announced that it will provide both aerial and ground support to Spain and Portugal in combating the large wildfires currently raging in the Iberian Peninsula

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

Greek authorities have issued a high wildfire alert for parts of the Aegean and Crete on Wednesday, urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid any outdoor activities that could spark fires. Fire services are on heightened standby

Compensation for livestock and crop losses from Greece’s 2025 summer fires will be fully paid by September 30. Producers are exempt from assessment fees, and digital records will support the expedited claims process