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EU Mobilizes Aid for Greece Amid Ongoing Forest Fires

In response to the forest fires near Varnava village and Megara town, close to Athens, Greece, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated. Greece, which has been battling forest fires since May, requested assistance from…

Forest Fires Ravage Greek Islands, Thousands Evacuated

Greece is battling forest fires on the Aegean islands of Kos, Crete, and Chios, resulting in the evacuation of thousands and injuries to five firefighters. The blaze on Kos Island began in Antimachia village, spreading towards the…

Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Athens

A forest fire broke out on Mount Parnitha, located approximately 20 kilometers north of Athens, the capital of Greece. Authorities stated that 200 firefighters were sent to the area, and the fire was brought under control despite the windy…

34 Illegal Immigrants Rescued off Ayvacık, Türkiye

Thirty-four illegal immigrants in rubber boats, which were pushed back into Turkish territorial waters and left to die by the Greek Coast Guard off the coast of Çanakkale's Ayvacık district, were rescued by the Coast Guard teams. The group…

Fire Breaks Out in Greece’s Peloponnese

A forest fire broke out near an open-pit mine in the south of Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula yesterday. Nine trucks, 30 personnel, 2 aircraft and 1 helicopter were sent to the region to control the fire. Locals were warned to stay away from…

Greece’s Mitsotakis Visits Türkiye

Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis arrived in Türkiye for an official visit, landing at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara. He was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and other officials before…

Athens Blanketed in Sahara Dust Cloud

Athens, Greece, experienced an unusual phenomenon as a dust cloud from the Sahara Desert enveloped the city, turning the sky orange. The iconic Acropolis was obscured by the thick dust, prompting warnings…

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