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Fires in Greece: helping the animals

Fires in Greece: helping the animals Threatened by forest fires, local residents and associations in the Greek town of Patras are coming to the aid of livestock and wild and domestic..

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry..

Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece

Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after..

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached..

Wildfire on the Greek island of Crete causes evacuations of hotels and homes

Wildfire on the Greek island of Crete causes evacuations of hotels and homes A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has caused the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes early..

Greece plans to deploy navy ships off Libya to 'send a message' to migrant smugglers

Greece plans to deploy navy ships off Libya to 'send a message' to migrant smugglers Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos..

Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras..

At least two killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands

At least two killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been..

Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames

Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames Firefighters and residents joined forces on Wednesday to tackle fast-spreading wildfires on the outskirts of Patras, Greece’s third..

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees..

Hellfire Near Athens: People Flee As Homes And History At Risk As Greece Wildfires Rage Near Athens

Southeastern Greece is battling relentless wildfires, with flames threatening towns just 50 km from Athens and forcing mass evacuations. In Keratea and Palaia Fokaia, residents fled as gale-force winds..

WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival

WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival Thousands gathered in the village of Kechros, near the city of Komotini in northern Greece, for the Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural..

Pro-Hamas Mob Holds Israeli Cruise Passengers Hostage in Greece? Protesters BLOCK Israelis | Video

Hundreds of Israeli cruise passengers aboard the Mano Maritime–operated Crown Iris found themselves unable to disembark at the Greek island of Syros after a pro-Hamas, pro–Palestinian protest..

Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early

Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications READ..

Greek Workers BLOCK Military Steel Shipment to Israel, Refusing to Fuel War at Piraeus Port

Greek port workers and activists stage a fierce blockade to stop military steel shipments destined for Israel. Unions vow to keep Piraeus port free from war materials, disrupting the supply chain and..

These EU countries are air con addicts: Who consumes the most energy to cool down?

These EU countries are air con addicts: Who consumes the most energy to cool down? New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and..

Bavarian fairy tale castles and French Carnac Megaliths among new UNESCO World Heritage sites

Bavarian fairy tale castles and French Carnac Megaliths among new UNESCO World Heritage sites UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in..

Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control,..

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the..

More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos

More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were..

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that..

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent..