Greece

The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, reported coming under suspicious drone attacks in international waters off Greece. Activists from 44 countries said drones dropped unidentified objects, disrupted communications,…

Two vessels from Greece’s Syros Island have joined the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. Hundreds gathered in Ermoupolis to send off the ships, chanting “Free Palestine.” The…

Forest fires in Greece have reached the port city of Patras in the Achaia region, destroying around 550 vehicles at the Patras Customs Office parking lot. Most of the vehicles were end-of-life and unfit for auction. The fires, which began…

Forest fires have erupted across Greece, including on the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and in the Vonitsa region. The fires prompted evacuations in multiple areas. In Kefalonia, residents of Faraklata, Dilina, and Davgata were…

Forest fires have broken out in several regions of Greece, including near Athens, amid a severe heatwave. In the Corinthia region, wildfires forced evacuations, with two people detained for allegedly starting the blaze. A helicopter…

Around 5,000 people were evacuated after a forest fire broke out in Yerapatra on the Greek island of Crete, spreading to nearby homes. Four elderly residents were hospitalized with respiratory issues. Strong winds hampered firefighting,…

A forest fire on the Greek island of Chios has spread rapidly due to strong winds, prompting the evacuation of several villages. The blaze began Saturday and has caused power outages in the area. Around 190 firefighters and six aircraft…

Thousands of workers protested in Athens during a 24-hour nationwide strike demanding higher wages to counter rising living costs. Transport services, including ferries and flights, were disrupted as Greece's largest unions mobilized.…