Intense rainfall in northwestern Greece caused the Aliakmonas River to overflow, sweeping away a bridge, isolating farmers and livestock, and prompting emergency response efforts

Different—and largely contrasting—modern Greek images: prosperity, revival, and decline succeed one another in a land so beautiful and verdant, despite the many summer wildfires

In a heartbreaking yet heroic gesture, the parents of the 14-year-old — who had jumped into the river in a brave attempt to save his younger friend — agreed to donate his organs.

Intensive efforts by first responders, physicians kept the two boys alive; they remain in critical condition