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Israel To Send Firefighting Aircraft To Aid Greece Amid Raging Wildfires

‌Wildfires Engulf Outskirts of Athens for a Third Day, Residents Forced to Flee Amid Escalating Heatwave and Ongoing Destruction‌

Zenger

Wildfires rage around Athens for third day as water bombers join effort

Thousands forced to flee homes as Greek PM says wildfires increasing in intensity due to climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters battle wildfires surrounding Athens as second heat wave hits the Mediterranean country

New evacuations have been ordered as wildfires raged near the Greek Capital after a second heat wave hit the Mediterranean country from the west following days of record-high temperatures baked southern Europe

The Independent UK

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Fires were always a fact of Greek life, but now they’re worse

Climate change seems to be outstripping political responses, Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos writes, as fires rage again.

Al Jazeera

Watch live: Wildfires continue for third day in Greece as authorities brace for new heatwave

Watch live as a wildfire rages northwest of Athens, Greece, on Wednesday (19 July).

The Independent UK

Greek wildfires spread as extreme heat alerts issued for Italy and Spain

Fire crews battle blaze west of Athens as EU allies send in aid

Evening Standard

UN warns of impacts on health as Europe braces for record heatwaves

Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday with Greece battling wildfires that have forced people to flee their homes. The UN's World Meteorological Organization warned of increased risks for health as heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing.

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Extreme weather: heat strains healthcare systems, says WHO; Nasa to meet climate experts – as it happened

Extreme heat hitting healthcare systems least able to cope the hardest, says WHO chief; millions in US experience severe weather

The Guardian - AU

Families unable to cancel summer holidays despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires

UK government has so far stopped short of issuing ‘don’t travel’ advice, meaning travel firms won't cover cancellations

The Independent UK

EU sends water bombers to help fight wildfires around Athens

Flying boats dispatched as state of emergency called in Loutraki, with firefighters battling fast-moving blaze

The Guardian - UK

Families unable to cancel summer holidays to Spain and Greece despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires

UK government has so far stopped short of issuing ‘don’t travel’ advice, meaning travel firms won't cover cancellations

The Independent UK

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Texas A&M transfer Smoke Bouie no longer in Athens...

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Watch as smoke rises from intensifying wildfires north of Athens

Watch as wildfires burn in forests north of Athens for a second day after intensifying overnight.

The Independent UK

France and Italy send firefighting planes to Greece as several wildfires burn around the capital

The European Union is sending Greece additional support to cope with wildfires burning on multiple fronts around Athens, with more heat wave temperatures on the way

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

11 pictures that capture the devastation of climate crisis as heatwave sweeps Europe

Climate change is forcing extreme weather conditions and wildfires in other parts of the world, including the United States, as well

The Independent UK

Brits travelling to Europe given updated travel advice during extreme heat

Foreign Office warns of travel disruption as Greece bakes in 40C heat

France 24

Wildfires force thousands to flee seaside communities outside Athens

Wildfires outside Athens forced thousands to flee seaside resorts, closed highways and gutted vacation homes Monday, as high winds pushed flames through hillside scrub and pine forests parched by days of extreme heat.

The Independent UK

After heat wave, wildfires force thousands to flee seaside resorts outside Greek capital

Wildfires outside Athens forced thousands to flee seaside resorts, closed highways and gutted vacation homes Monday, with high winds pushing flames through hillside scrub and pine forests parched by days of extreme heat

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Al Jazeera

Authorities order evacuations as wildfires rage near Athens

Gusts of wind up to 70km/h (45mph) push flames through scrub and forest parched by extreme heat.

The Independent UK

People and pets seek shade and cool as Europe sizzles under heat wave that's only going to get worse

Scorching temperatures across Europe have forced the closure of the Acropolis in Athens for a second day

Zenger

Another Bout Of Extreme Heat To Hit Southern Europe Next Week, Warns AccuWeather

Southern Europe swelters under intense heat, causing illnesses and one fatality

The Independent UK

Acropolis' midday closure leaves many tourists in the lurch as a heat have lashes southern Europe

Disgruntled tourists are bemoaning the temporary closing of the Acropolis in Athens as Greek authorities proactively shut the world monument’s gates between midday and early evening amid a heat wave gripping southern Europe

The Independent UK

Tourists endure high temperatures at Athens Acropolis as heatwave sweeps through Greece

Crowds of thousands queue, braving the heat, to visit the Acropolis during a heatwave in Athens on Friday, 14 July.

Zenger

Israel And Greece Strengthen Ties Ahead Of Major Energy Agreement

Israeli Foreign Minister visits Athens to discuss security, energy, and technology cooperation with Greek counterpart.

Daily Mirror

Moment man screams at passengers after 'spitting and threatening to slaughter crew'

Other passengers became concerned after the 36-year-old man was seen singing as he boarded the Airbus A321 Aegean Airlines flight bound for Athens late Wednesday night

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