Greece

Farmers in Greece intensified their protests by blockading the port of Volos with tractors, part of nationwide demonstrations since late November under the slogan “Agriculture is Dying.” Fishermen joined in from the sea. Major highways and…

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,…