The Latest Breaking News from Greece

Egypt now has the highest number of illegal migrants to Europe, lured by smugglers who charge a big fee for a risky voyage by sea. We interview families who had a loved one on the shipwrecked Adriana.

Will the high temperatures still be around for summer holiday breaks?

Temperatures around the world are soaring. Both California’s Death Valley and China’s Xinjiang region have seen temperatures climb above the 50℃ mark. A blistering heatwave is also sweeping across the Mediterranean, causing temperatures in parts of Italy, Spain, France and Greece to exceed 40℃.

Watch a view of Mandra, Greece, where wildfires continue to rage amid a record-breaking summer heatwave in Europe.

The ‘Rocky IV’ actor and fitness expert married in an intimate ceremony at their villa in Mykonos, Greece

Greece’s Fire Service has intensified water drops west of Athens where a huge blaze was contained overnight, as authorities brace for a new round of extreme weather

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C

Authorities warn of heightened risk of fires from today

Parts of Sicily reach almost 47C and Spanish coastal water temperatures hit new high for mid-July