Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens
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- Le Monde Englishseen 16 Aug, 03:36description edited
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Over 250 tourists in bathing suits, and many carrying children in their arms, were evacuated by sea in 15 small boats brought into service for the emergency, ERT public television reported.Over 250 tourists in bathing suits, with many carrying children in their arms, were evacuated by sea in 15 small boats brought into service for the emergency, ERT public television reported.
- cyprus-mail.comseen 16 Aug, 11:13headline rewritten
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resortHundreds evacuated from resorts in Greece, Croatia as wildfires stretch across Europe - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 16 Aug, 22:12description edited
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Při dvou požárech, které v neděli vypukly na řeckém ostrově Salamina nedaleko Athén, zahynuli dva lidé. S odkazem na místní hasiče o tom informovala agentura AFP. Podle médií se těla zatím nepodařilo identifikovat. Úřady nařídily evakuaci stovek místních obyvatel i turistů.Při dvou požárech, které v neděli vypukly na řeckém ostrově Salamina nedaleko Athén, zahynuli dva lidé. S odkazem na místní hasiče o tom informovala agentura AFP. Oběti jsou podle agentur starší manželský pár. Podle řecké pobřežní stráže bylo evakuováno více než 570 místních obyvatel a turistů. Mluvčí hasičů uvedl, že jeden z požárů se podařilo uhasit, u druhého stále hoří několik ojedinělých ohnisek.
- iDNES (Czechia)seen 16 Aug, 22:12headline rewritten
Při požárech na řeckém ostrově Salamina zemřeli dva lidé, další se evakuujíPři požárech na řeckém ostrově Salamina zemřel starší pár, další se evakuují - iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 16 Aug, 22:12description edited
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Při dvou požárech, které v neděli vypukly na řeckém ostrově Salamina nedaleko Atén, zahynuli dva lidé. S odkazem na místní hasiče o tom informovala agentura AFP. Podle médií se těla zatím nepodařilo identifikovat. Úřady nařídily evakuaci stovek místních obyvatel i turistů.Při dvou požárech, které v neděli vypukly na řeckém ostrově Salamina nedaleko Atén, zahynuli dva lidé. S odkazem na místní hasiče o tom informovala agentura AFP. Oběti jsou podle agentur starší manželský pár. Podle řecké pobřežní stráže bylo evakuováno více než 570 místních obyvatel a turistů. Mluvčí hasičů uvedl, že jeden z požárů se podařilo uhasit, u druhého stále hoří několik ojedinělých ohnisek.
- BBC News Worldseen 16 Aug, 22:12headline rewritten
Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek islandTwo dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island - The Guardian Worldseen 16 Aug, 22:12description edited
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Belgium battling biggest fire in more than a century as flames near German border and 600 people told to evacuate An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday while a fire ravaged Belgium’s largest nature reserve in the latest wave of European wildfires. The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis, Greece’s coastguard said. More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate. Continue reading...Couple die in Salamis and Belgium battling its biggest fire in more than a century near German border An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday and a fire ravaged Belgium’s largest nature reserve, in the latest wave of European wildfires. The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis, Greece’s coastguard said. More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate. Continue reading...
- The Guardian Worldseen 17 Aug, 00:56headline rewritten
Greek wildfire kills two people as aircraft deployed to blaze at Belgian nature reserveWildfires kill two in Greece and torch Belgian nature reserve - Le Monde Englishseen 17 Aug, 00:56headline rewritten
Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as two die on island near AthensBelgium races to tame huge wildfire creeping toward Germany - travelextra.ieseen 18 Aug, 03:55headline rewritten
UPDATED: wildfires impacting tourism across EuropeHERE are the wildfires impacting tourism across Europe - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 01:59URL changed
- The Guardian Worldseen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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Couple die in Salamis, while multinational forces and local farmers tackle Belgium’s biggest fire in a century near Liège An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday and a fire ravaged Belgium’s largest nature reserve, in the latest wave of European wildfires. The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis, Greece’s coastguard said. More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate. Continue reading...Couple die in Salamis, while multinational forces and local farmers tackle Belgium’s biggest fire in a century near Liège An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday and Belgium is battling its largest modern-day wildfire at an inaccessible area near Germany, in the latest wave of European wildfires. The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis, Greece’s coastguard said. More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate. Continue reading...
- Le Monde Englishseen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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Firefighters from all over Belgium as well as from Germany have been deployed across the High Fens park, an area of boggy peatlands and forest fires near the German border, in an attempt to tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildifre.Firefighters from all over Belgium as well as from Germany have been deployed across the High Fens park, an area of boggy peatlands and pine forests near the German border, in an attempt to tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildifre.
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Sun, 2 August 2026
1 report- Euronews19:26first to report
Firefighters and helicopters battled a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens as strong winds fueled the blaze and forced emergency operations across the area.
Mon, 3 August 2026
1 report- Balkan Insight15:44
Hundreds of firefighters on Monday battled to control a major wildfire in Greece – as the death toll among firefighters from recent blazes rose to five.
Tue, 4 August 2026
2 reports- Euronews07:57
Porto Germeno faces severe wildfire damage as Greece enters a second week of major fires. Firefighters remain deployed and at least five people have died.
- Euronews11:20
Hundreds of firefighters, backed by helicopters and water-dropping aircraft, are battling a major wildfire west of Athens.
Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:08
Fire near Koropi, southeast of Athens, brought under control after aerial, ground response
Thu, 6 August 2026
3 reports- PBS NewsHour22:40
New satellites are being used in Greece to help fight another vicious wildfire season there. The technology is helping crews spot and contain fires. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from the town of Mati, near Athens.
- neoskosmos.com23:05
Greece continued to battle new wildfires across several regions on Thursday, even as authorities lowered the fire-risk level for much of the country for the first time since late July, following days of destructive blazes that have claimed five lives and left vast areas of forest and farmland burned.
- hngn.com23:23
A new wildfire erupted near Athens as the Porto Germeno blaze eased, with Europe’s 2026 burned area surpassing last year’s record.
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia20:19
Investigators believe the wildfire began from a spark caused by power cables at a wind farm linked to the mayor’s electrical installation company.
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:04
55% of total area burned was during nighttime hours in mega-fire that hit Attica from July 31 to Aug. 4
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:09
Attica, Peloponnese, Aegean islands, as well as Crete classified under Level 4 risk
Mon, 10 August 2026
6 reports- Le Figaro (France)07:35
Au moins 172 pompiers et une quarantaine de véhicules ont été déployés pour lutter contre cet incendie à Kouvaras, à 60 km au sud-est d’Athènes, dans la région de l’Attique. «Deux avions bombardiers d’eau et quatre hélicoptères», participent aux opérations, ont précisé les pompiers.
- Le Monde English08:59
This is the second fire near the Greek capital this summer, after one that broke out 10 days ago and destroyed more than 11,000 hectares of pine forests and farmland.
- Politico Europe16:24
Loose power lines in fire-prone forests have disproportionately set the country ablaze.
- Google News - Europe query20:55
Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain Yahoo
- Google News - Europe query20:55
Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain Euronews.com
- Google News - Europe query20:55
Video. Europe in flames: Wildfire contained near Athens, evacuations in Spain Euronews.com
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- voria.gr15:00
A new automated station in Polygyros is providing data on wildfire risk, including fuel moisture and flammability
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- iRozhlas (Czechia)21:54
V souvislosti s letošními požáry zadržely řecké úřady od začátku roku již 281 lidí, uvedl ve středu mluvčí hasičů Jannis Artopios. Z celkového počtu bylo 252 lidí zadrženo kvůli způsobení požáru z nedbalosti a 29 kvůli úmyslnému založení ohně, upřesnil podle agentury AFP. Řecko kvůli nebezpečí vzniku požárů zůstává ve stavu nejvyšší pohotovosti a několik regionů je klasifikováno jako oblasti s velmi vysokým rizikem požáru.
Thu, 13 August 2026
13 reports- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)16:12
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:34
"Vjetar je vrlo jak, što pridonosi brzom širenju požara koji se nalazi u blizini stambenih zona u Siviriju i Fourki. Uvjeti su ekstremni i ostavljaju nam vrlo malo vremena za reakciju", izjavio je za ERT predsjednik Svehelenskog udruženja šumskih vatrogasaca, Stratos Gitsoudis.
- tportal (Croatia)16:44
Novi šumski požar izbio je u četvrtak poslijepodne na sjeveru Grčke, u turističkoj regiji Halkidiki, zbog čega su mobilizirane velike zračne snage, a započela je i evakuacija turista.
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)13 Aug, 16:16their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)13 Aug, 17:21their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)13 Aug, 18:07their copy
- Le Monde (France)17:48
Le feu, qui a commencé jeudi après-midi, se situe dans une zone boisée située à environ 90 kilomètres au sud de Thessalonique, deuxième ville de Grèce.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:33
Blaze started from spark after electric pole fell because of strong winds, reports public broadcaster ERT
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:42
Mit Kindern auf dem Arm und in Badesachen: Im Norden Griechenlands mussten mehr als 250 Urlauber per Boot vor heranrückenden Waldbränden gerettet werden. Der Löscheinsatz wird durch starken Wind erschwert.
- iDNES (Czechia)20:03
Na severu Řecka, v přímořské oblasti Chalkidiki, ve čtvrtek odpoledne vypukl nový lesní požár. Úřady do akce povolaly několik letadel a vrtulníků a nechaly také evakuovat turisty. Požár vypukl v zalesněné oblasti asi 75 kilometrů jihovýchodně od druhého největšího řeckého města Soluně, kde rostou borovice, které v nynějších podmínkách snadno vzplanou.
- Google News - Croatia query21:30
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze Yahoo
- Google News - Croatia query21:30
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze ThePrint
- Google News - Croatia query21:32
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze Reuters
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)21:54
Pożary szalejące w Grecji dotarły w czwartek na popularny Półwysep Chalcydycki. Z zagrożonej nadmorskiej miejscowości Siviri ewakuowano łodziami ponad 300 osób. W walce z bezlitosnym żywiołem rannych zostało dwóch strażaków.
- Die Zeit (Germany)21:59
Ein Waldbrand ist in Griechenland gefährlich nah an die Strände zweier Ferienorte gekommen. Mehr als 250 Menschen sind auf dem Seeweg in Sicherheit gebracht worden.
- Le Monde English22:01edited after publishing
Over 250 tourists in bathing suits, with many carrying children in their arms, were evacuated by sea in 15 small boats brought into service for the emergency, ERT public television reported.
Fri, 14 August 2026
9 reports- tportal (Croatia)09:37
Veliki šumski požar na zapadnom dijelu poluotoka Halkidike na sjeveru Grčke stavljen je pod kontrolu, priopćila je u petak vatrogasna služba.
- cyprus-mail.com10:43edited after publishing
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Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resortA wildfire engulfed homes in a picturesque Croatian resort overnight, injuring 40 and forcing 1,200 to evacuate, officials said, as EU officials warned that pockets of "very extreme" wildfire conditions were stretching right across the continent. Hundreds more were evacuated from a beach resort in northern Greece and from a…
- Google News - Europe query12:02
Hundreds Evacuated From Resorts in Croatia and Greece as Wildfires Stretch Across Europe U.S. News & World Report
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- Google News - Europe query14 Aug, 12:21their copy
- Google News - Croatia query14 Aug, 13:01their copy
- Google News - Croatia query14 Aug, 16:12their copy
- Google News - Europe query12:04
Hundreds evacuated from resorts in Croatia and Greece as wildfires stretch across Europe Reuters
- Libération (France)12:07
L’ex-ministre grecque de l’Environnement Elisavet Papazoi dénonce «la croissance sans limite de l’offre touristique», qui pèse notamment sur les ressources en eau du pays, placé en alerte maximale en raison des risques d’incendie.
- voria.gr12:45
The blaze swept through a heavily developed area on the Kassandra peninsula - 446 people taken to safety by boat
- Google News - Croatia query13:15
Hundreds evacuated from resorts in Croatia and Greece amid wildfires Irish Independent
- Google News - Europe query14:29
Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe Yahoo
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- Google News - Croatia query14 Aug, 20:23their copy
- Google News - Croatia query14:57
Wildfires force hundreds of tourists to evacuate in Greece and Croatia Gamereactor UK
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Croatia query00:27
Hundreds evacuated from Croatian, Greek resorts as wildfires scorch Europe Dawn
Sun, 16 August 2026
25 reports- travelextra.ie03:05edited after publishing
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UPDATED: wildfires impacting tourism across EuropeOver 1,200 tourists and residents evacuated from Croatia's Dalmatian coast due to 1,000-hectare wildfire Main coastal highway between Split and Dubrovnik closed, blocking critical transit links Greek Coast Guard rescued more than 300 people from beaches at Siviri, Halkidiki Fire damaged holiday apartments, cafés, restaurants, rental cars and boats in Omiš Separate blazes threaten mountainRead More
- Google News - Croatia query11:30
Wildfires rage across Greece and Croatia as tourists flee; firefighters battle flames and smoke WION
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:21
- ČT24 (Czechia)14:21edited after publishing
Při dvou požárech, které v neděli vypukly na řeckém ostrově Salamina nedaleko Athén, zahynuli dva lidé. S odkazem na místní hasiče o tom informovala agentura AFP. Oběti jsou podle agentur starší manželský pár. Podle řecké pobřežní stráže bylo evakuováno více než 570 místních obyvatel a turistů. Mluvčí hasičů uvedl, že jeden z požárů se podařilo uhasit, u druhého stále hoří několik ojedinělých ohnisek.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)16 Aug, 15:14their copy
- iDNES (Czechia)16 Aug, 16:28their copy
- Novinky (Czechia)14:22
Řecký ostrov Salamina zachvátily v neděli dva mohutné požáry. Podle hasičů už zahynuli dva lidé, úřady nařídily evakuaci místních obyvatel i turistů.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:57
U DVA požara na grčkom otoku Salamini poginule su dvije osobe.
- tportal (Croatia)15:12
Dvije osobe pronađene su mrtve na otoku Salamini nedaleko od Atene, gdje su u nedjelju gotovo istodobno izbila dva požara, uzrokujući evakuaciju stotina ljudi, doznaje se od vatrogasnih službi.
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- N1 Info (Croatia)16 Aug, 15:32their copy
- Google News - Europe query15:16
Greek wildfire kills two people as aircraft deployed to blaze at Belgian nature reserve The Guardian
- France Info (France)15:25
"Un ordre d'évacuation a été donné. Des centaines de vacanciers et de résidents permanents sont concernés", avait auparavant déclaré un porte-parole des pompiers.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)15:34
- 24sata (Croatia)15:37
Mobilizirano je oko 150 vatrogasaca te četiri zrakoplova i šest helikoptera. Obalna straža rasporedila je pet brodova.
- irishmirror.ie15:40
146 firefighters and 10 aerial assets are tackling two wildfires on the island of Salamina
- ABC (Spain)16:03
Al menos dos personas han muerto y nueve han resultado heridas en el gran incendio que está azotando desde esta mañana la isla griega de Salamina, según han confirmado los servicios de Emergencias, en un día de fuertes vientos que, esperan los bomberos, amainen el lunes.El fuego se originó en unos terrenos llenos de basura y se extendió inmediatamente por las zonas de Peristeria y Selinia, en el sur de la isla, de acuerdo con la agencia de noticias Europa Press.Los cadáveres, pertenecientes a...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:03
Požar je pogodio stotine turista i stalnih stanovnika
- El País (Spain)16:06
El fuerte viento dificulta las labores de extinción del fuego, que se expande con rapidez en dos focos
- BBC News World16:14edited after publishing
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Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek islandAbout 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.
- Le Monde English16:42edited after publishing ×2
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Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as two die on island near AthensFirefighters from all over Belgium as well as from Germany have been deployed across the High Fens park, an area of boggy peatlands and pine forests near the German border, in an attempt to tame Belgium's largest modern-day wildifre.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:43
W niedzielę dwie osoby zginęły, a cztery zostały poparzone w pożarach, które wybuchły na greckiej wyspie Salamina. Służby ewakuowały wielu mieszkańców i turystów.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:49
Strong winds hamper efforts to bring blaze under control, authorities say
- Tagesschau (Germany)19:44
In Griechenland kämpft die Feuerwehr gegen Waldbrände. Auf der Insel Salamis bei Athen brachen Feuer in der Nähe von Stränden aus. Mindestens zwei Menschen starben. Urlauber und Einwohner wurden mit Booten in Sicherheit gebracht.
- Google News - Europe query19:48
Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens nbcnews.com
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:58
Starke Winde erschweren die Löscharbeiten: Auf der griechischen Insel Salamis und im nordostspanischen Aragon kämpfen Hunderte Einsatzkräfte gegen die Flammen. Für drei Menschen kam jedoch jede Hilfe zu spät.
- The Guardian World21:27edited after publishing ×3
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Greek wildfire kills two people as aircraft deployed to blaze at Belgian nature reserveCouple die in Salamis, while multinational forces and local farmers tackle Belgium’s biggest fire in a century near Liège An elderly couple died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday and Belgium is battling its largest modern-day wildfire at an inaccessible area near Germany, in the latest wave of European wildfires. The couple died outside their home in the Peristeria beach area of Salamis, Greece’s coastguard said. More than 500 people were ordered to evacuate. Continue reading...
- Channel News Asia21:50
- japantoday.com22:45
Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fueled fires across parts of Europe. A blaze in eastern Belgium burned about 30 square kilometers (12…
Mon, 17 August 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:38
Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens AP News Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens BBC Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany Reuters Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens nbcnews.com Wildfires kill two in Greece and torch Belgian nature reserve The Guardian
- Times of India03:36
- Google News - Europe query03:36
Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens The Times of India
- Google News - Europe query07:44
Europe wildfires: Two people killed in Greece, France blaze stabilised Euronews.com
- tportal (Croatia)09:17
Dva požara na grčkom otoku Salamini u blizini Atene, koji su odnijeli dva života i doveli do evakuacije gotovo 600 ljudi, uglavnom su stavljena pod kontrolu, rekli su vatrogasci u ponedjeljak
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:25
VATROGASCI su pod kontrolu stavili požare na grčkom otoku Salamini koji su odnijeli dva života i prisilili gotovo 600 ljudi na hitnu evakuaciju.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:05
Emergency alert issued for those in area to be prepared for potential evacuation order
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- inewsgr.com20:00
Greek fire investigators have arrested two men in separate cases over wildfires in central Greece and
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- France Info (France)16:20
Les informations seront transmises "en temps réel" aux pompiers qui prendront les mesures idoines.
Fri, 21 August 2026
4 reports- Le Figaro (France)08:46
Alors que le pays connaît chaque année des incendies ravageurs, les principaux monuments seront équipés d’un système moderne pour détecter les départs de feu.
- Tagesschau (Germany)13:53
In Griechenland gab es zuletzt mehrere schwere Waldbrände. Trockenheit und Hitze sorgen dafür, dass sich die Feuer ausbreiten. Die Behörden gehen gegen Brandstifter vor.
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:30
An einen Ort in der spanischen Region Valencia rückt ein Waldbrand heran, auch auf einer griechischen Insel brennt es. Hunderte Menschen werden in Sicherheit gebracht.
- iDNES (Czechia)19:11
V pátek odpoledne vypukl lesní požár na řeckém ostrově Limnos v severní části Egejského moře. Kvůli plamenům úřady preventivně evakuovaly desítky osob, uvedli hasiči.
Tue, 25 August 2026
5 reports- inewsgr.com17:00
A fire broke out in low vegetation and piles of rubbish in the Elliniko area of Salamina. A large Fire
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:29
GOTOVO četrdeset novih požara izbilo je diljem Grčke unutar nekoliko sati, objavili su grčki vatrogasci.
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- 24sata (Croatia)25 Aug, 20:10their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)18:41
Najveći požar gori na otoku Salamini, nedaleko od glavnog grada Atene
- RMF24 (Poland)19:22
Grecja znów płonie. Ogień blisko Aten
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)19:46
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:20
Crete, Rhodes and Karpathos face category 5 alert Saturday amid strong winds, according to civil protection authorities
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- cyprus-mail.com10:30
Authorities are investigating possible arson after two fires broke out along a road near Cape Greco on Monday morning. The two fires were spotted along the road leading from the Sea Caves to the Cape Greco environmental information and education centre and were extinguished by passersby before they could spread.…
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories09:00
Can Ancient Ruins Be Protected From Wildfires? Greece Is Trying. The New York Times
- NYT World09:00
As blazes surge across Europe, the country is making a trade-off to protect its heritage by fireproofing sites at the risk of spoiling the surrounding landscape.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- abcnews.com12:32
A Greek air force jet has crashed at an aerial show north of Athens
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:08
Authorities urge vulnerable residents to stay indoors as heavy smoke blankets Konitsa