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Europe’s wildfire emissions soar to record highs as extreme heat and drought fuel summer blazes

Greece, Turkey, the UK, and Cyprus have already seen record wildfire emissions in 2025 as soaring temperatures and dry conditions fuel intense blazes.

Euronews

Flames to floods: how Europe’s devastating wildfires are fuelling its next climate crisis

In recent years, I have all too often found myself passing over an active wildfire when flying from London to my family home in Greece during the summer months. The sky glows an eerie, apocalyptic red, and the scent of smoke fills the cabin. Silence falls as we become unwilling…

The Conversation

Classy moment Russell Martin salutes Rangers supporters before kick-off in Greece

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Greece cuts emergency care waiting times by using QR codes, bracelets to prioritise patients

According to Greece's health ministry, waiting times for emergency care have been significantly reduced through a new triage system.

Euronews

Pro-Palestine group in Greece protests arrival of Israeli cruise ship on Crete island

Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police.

Euronews

Greek government cautious on new EU-US trade deal reached with Trump

Greek finance minister and other trade officials share their thoughts on the tariff agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Euronews

‘Cowardly’ knife killer who fled to Greece jailed for life

Thomas Dures, 21, stabbed Matthew Daulby, 19, with a lock-knife outside a Lancashire bar in 2023 before fleeing to Greece.

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Greece and Turkey wildfires: Is it safe to travel to popular holiday hotspots?

Greece and Turkey continue to battle major wildfires amid a severe heatwave.

The Independent UK

What wildfires and extreme heat in Europe could mean for your summer holiday

The Acropolis is closed and cruise excursions are cancelled due to soaring temperatures in Greece and Turkey

The Independent UK

Thousands in Greece and Turkey evacuate as winds and heat fan wildfires

Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft join rescue effort in Greece, and firefighter among those killed in Turkey

The Guardian - UK

Greece Gets EU Help To Battle Disastrous Wildfires

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later.

International Business Times

Athens suburb residents told to evacuate as wildfires in Greece spread

Greek official says ‘real difficulties’ ahead as dry conditions and high temperatures are expected to persist.

Al Jazeera

Greece Asks For EU Help In Battling Wildfires

Greece on Saturday requested EU help to battle wildfires that have sprung up in different regions as a lengthy heatwave sent temperatures soaring above 45C and gusts fuelled flames.

International Business Times

Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece's capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate

A wildfire has burned through a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, prompting evacuations

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Two wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official

Target of the explosion, Konstantinos Varsamis, is unharmed after ‘cowardly attack’ in Thessaloniki

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue to rage in Greece and Albania

Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of several villages after a major forest fire broke out near the city of Corinth

Euronews

Highway to hell: What are the most dangerous roads in Europe?

A new index ranked the European countries where your car is most likely to break down. Here are the top 10 countries on the 'black list'.

Evening Standard

British tourist, 75, drowns while swimming on boat trip in Greece

The 75-year old man was pulled out of the sea unconscious after diving in for a swim during the voyage

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Greece braces for 48 hours of extreme heat stress as temperatures soar above 40°C

The meteorological service announced that Thursday and Friday are the most difficult days due to the heat stress from persistent high temperatures.

Radio France Internationale

Greece considers water-saving measures as heatwave intensifies

Greece has announced plans to "urgently" overhaul its water management, as temperatures continue to rise during a week-long heatwave.

Euronews

Greek PM unveils national plan to combat worsening water scarcity and climate-driven droughts

The Greek government presented its plan for the threat of water scarcity

The Independent UK

Greece forest fire fanned by gusty winds and stubborn heatwave

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Firefighting helicopter crashes into sea trying to collect water as wildfires burn across Greece

According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.

The Independent UK

Evacuations in Greece after major forest fire breaks out

Fires fanned by gusty winds and stubborn heatwave that has pushed temperatures to around 40C across much of Greece

The Independent UK

Major tourist attraction shuts as Greece braces for 43C heat

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