Forest fires broke out in the village of Varnava and the town of Megara near the Greek capital Athens yesterday. The flames quickly grew due to the wind and hot weather, and locals were evacuated.
Athens Observatory Research Director Kostas Lagouvardos said the coming days were critical, noting, “What makes the situation so dangerous is the long-lasting drought and high temperatures.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was met with protests in Berlin during talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Demonstrators from human rights and civil society groups gathered outside the Foreign Ministry, denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza and demanding Germany halt arms sales to Israel. Protesters accused Saar of war crimes and criticized Germany for its continued military support, chanting slogans like “Stop the genocide” and “Germany finances, Israel bombs.” Despite the protest, Wadephul reiterated Germany’s commitment to supplying arms to Israel.
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