Greece

The fight against forest fires in the city of Alexandroupoli in northeast Greece continues on its third day. Although the flames were partially brought under control in Apalos and Avantas, the fires could not be brought under control yet in…

A forest fire in Nea Anhialos, Volos, Greece, spiraled out of control and reached an ammunition depot outside a military airbase, resulting in a massive explosion. The nearby area had been evacuated in advance, so there were…

Helicopters and firefighting planes sent from Türkiye to Greece have continued supporting the firefighting efforts for three days. The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has shared footage of the support team on social media. Over…

A firefighting plane crashed while dropping water on the fire near the village of Platanisto on the Greek island of Euboea at around 15:00. An explosion occurred after the crash. Authorities have stated that the pilots may have died. The…

The fight against forest fires in Greece continues on the 8th day. At least 40,000 people have been evacuated from Rhodes Island, which is the region most affected by the fires. Two rivers near the villages of Gennadi and Vati in the…

The forest fire on Rhodes Island continues unabated into its sixth day, prompting extensive evacuations of homes and hotels. A significant number of tourists are hastily making their way to the airport, while others are congregating on the…

Greece continues to battle forest fires, with 66 new fires reported across the country in the last 24 hours. While many have been extinguished due to rapid response teams, the fire west of Athens persists into its third day,…

The fire that started on Monday in the region of Dervenochoria, around 30 kilometers north of Athens, is still burning. Due to strong winds, the fire spread to Mandra in the Attica region on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing many…

As the Europe-wide heatwave impacts Greece, the country has initiated protective measures. The Greek Ministry of Labor permits remote work or special leave for employees with health conditions. Outdoor workers are offered…

The New Democracy Party, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has emerged victorious in Greece's general elections held for the second time. With over 97 percent of the votes counted, unofficial results show that the New Democracy Party secured 40.5…