The wildfire on Crete continues to burn out of control as dangerous winds fuel new outbreaks. Much of the iconic Preveli Palm Forest has gone up in flames

Two firefighters lost their lives on Wednesday, battling a wildfire that broke out on the Greek island of Crete

Avincis warns longer wildfire seasons are stretching aerial firefighting resources, while pilot shortages and regulatory hurdles leave Europe increasingly unprepared for year-round fire risks.

Tens of thousands have been displaced as record-breaking heat fuels massive wildfires across southern Europe, while Greece joins international firefighting efforts in Spain.

As devastating wildfires continue to spread across southern Europe, Greek firefighters deployed through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism are assisting efforts to contain a major blaze in southern France

Over 900 firefighters battle blaze in Vouzela as heatwave grips the country

A wildfire ignited Monday afternoon in the Akraifnio area of the Boeotia regional unit, prompting the mobilization of 40 firefighters and 8 aerial assets, with a 112 alert issued to residents

PM Kyriacos Mitsotakis covered 10 key topics, from cultural heritage and housing to fire prevention, labor, and defense

A road crew worker was sentenced to a two-month suspended term after sparks from a metal guardrail cutter ignited a blaze that burned 22 acres of forestland

Fire reportedly started during brush-cutting work; an arrest is expected in connection with the blaze

A fire broke out Monday afternoon alongside the Athens-Corinth highway near Agioi Theodoroi, closing the right lane of the Athens-bound carriageway at the 61st kilometer

New research suggests long-term exposure to wildfire smoke may increase the risk of several types of cancer, raising fresh concerns as devastating fires become more frequent worldwide

EU officials have characterised the new force as a pilot rather than a comprehensive solution.

The latest UNEP Emissions Gap Report, released ahead of the COP30 opening, shows the world heading for 2.8°C of warming under current policies.

In addition to record increases in CO2 levels, methane and nitrous oxide – the second and third most significant long-lived greenhouse gases – also set new emission records in 2024.

Ursula von der Leyen praised a team of 20 Greek forest commandos who helped save a Spanish village during deadly wildfires, highlighting Europe's need for stronger climate resilience and cross-border cooperation

As Spain faces deadly heatwaves and fires, activists accuse Madrid’s mayor of neglecting green spaces in poorer neighborhoods. Trees have become a political battleground in the city’s struggle against rising temperatures

Scorching heat above 44°C and raging wildfires devastate parts of Southern Europe, leaving multiple dead, forcing mass evacuations, and prompting red alerts across the Mediterranean. Scientists warn such extreme summers are becoming the norm

Each red dot on NASA’s map marks the location of an active blaze—creating a sea of red from Southern Europe to North Africa.