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Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania after days of scorching heat
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled to put out wildfires on Monday in three separate provinces in Turkey, in Greece and ...
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. On Saturday, residents of Kryoneri ...
Mass evacuations in Greece as wildfires spread through Athens suburbs and major holiday islands
A significant wildfire has broken out in a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, with residents evacuated and battles against ...
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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.
Greece wildfires: Tourists and locals flee burning Athens - and islands including Crete
One major blaze tore through a northern suburb of the Greek capital on Saturday, prompting urgent evacuation orders.
Greece to Merge Hundreds of Water Firms as Drought Worsens
Greece plans to merge hundreds of small water companies, as the government tackles a worsening drought that’s left reservoirs ...
Is it safe to travel to Greece right now amid wildfires
“Causing a wildfire or a forest fire is a criminal offence in Greece – even if unintentional. If you see a fire, call the ...
Firefighting helicopter crashes into sea trying to collect water as wildfires burn across Greece
A firefighting helicopter crashed into the sea while attempting to collect water to combat a blaze in Athens. All three crew ...