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Greece Battled 9,500 Forest Fires in Hottest Year on Record, Minister SaysGreece Battled 9,500 Forest Fires in Hottest Year on Record, Minister Says

Greece Battled 9,500 Forest Fires in Hottest Year on Record, Minister Says

Greece faced 9,500 wildfires in 2023, its hottest and driest year on record, burning nearly 44,500 hectares of land. While…

2 months ago
Greek Firefighter Dies Battling Wildfire Near Thessaloniki; Sixth Fire-Related Death in 2024Greek Firefighter Dies Battling Wildfire Near Thessaloniki; Sixth Fire-Related Death in 2024

Greek Firefighter Dies Battling Wildfire Near Thessaloniki; Sixth Fire-Related Death in 2024

A 55-year-old firefighter tragically lost his life on Sunday while fighting a wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece. The blaze, which did…

3 months ago
Mitsotakis Addresses Parliament on Wildfires and Climate ChallengesMitsotakis Addresses Parliament on Wildfires and Climate Challenges

Mitsotakis Addresses Parliament on Wildfires and Climate Challenges

In a parliamentary session focused on wildfires, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the importance of the emergency number 112…

3 months ago
Wildfire Rages in Corinth: A Never-Ending NightmareWildfire Rages in Corinth: A Never-Ending Nightmare

Wildfire Rages in Corinth: A Never-Ending Nightmare

The wildfire in Corinth continues to rage, with the situation described as "extremely difficult" and firefighting forces now battling the…

4 months ago
Greece Reduces Burnt Land by 24% During Toughest Fire Season in Four DecadesGreece Reduces Burnt Land by 24% During Toughest Fire Season in Four Decades

Greece Reduces Burnt Land by 24% During Toughest Fire Season in Four Decades

Greece saw a 24% reduction in burnt land during 2024, despite facing its toughest fire season in 40 years. Climate…

4 months ago
Wildfires in Greece: Experts Reveal How Extreme Weather is Hitting the Mediterranean HardWildfires in Greece: Experts Reveal How Extreme Weather is Hitting the Mediterranean Hard

Wildfires in Greece: Experts Reveal How Extreme Weather is Hitting the Mediterranean Hard

Greece is battling severe forest fires intensified by extreme weather. Dr. Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens notes…

6 months ago
Extreme Fire Risk Declared in Multiple Regions Across GreeceExtreme Fire Risk Declared in Multiple Regions Across Greece

Extreme Fire Risk Declared in Multiple Regions Across Greece

Greece faces extreme fire danger in several regions, including Attica and parts of Central Greece and the Peloponnese, due to…

6 months ago
Greece Battles 52 Forest Fires in 24 Hours, Suspected Arsonist ApprehendedGreece Battles 52 Forest Fires in 24 Hours, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended

Greece Battles 52 Forest Fires in 24 Hours, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended

Greece has battled 52 wildfires in the past day, swiftly containing most but struggling with six ongoing blazes. Authorities suspect…

6 months ago
Copernicus Deployed to Assess Attica Fire DamageCopernicus Deployed to Assess Attica Fire Damage

Copernicus Deployed to Assess Attica Fire Damage

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service has been activated to assess the damage caused by recent forest fires in Attica.

7 months ago
Wildfires Ravage Greece: Homes Destroyed Near Athens Amid High AlertWildfires Ravage Greece: Homes Destroyed Near Athens Amid High Alert

Wildfires Ravage Greece: Homes Destroyed Near Athens Amid High Alert

Two wildfires near Greece's capital caused significant destruction on Sunday amid persistent strong winds, escalating fire risks across the nation.…

7 months ago
Minister Urges Vigilance as Greece Faces Heightened Forest Fire RiskMinister Urges Vigilance as Greece Faces Heightened Forest Fire Risk

Minister Urges Vigilance as Greece Faces Heightened Forest Fire Risk

Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias issued a stern warning on Friday, urging citizens to remain vigilant and…

7 months ago
Greece Braces for Extreme Fire Risk with Red Alert in Attica TodayGreece Braces for Extreme Fire Risk with Red Alert in Attica Today

Greece Braces for Extreme Fire Risk with Red Alert in Attica Today

Greece faces an extreme fire risk with Attica on red alert for the first time in June, expecting 40°C temperatures…

7 months ago
Cyprus Records Second Death from Heatstroke Amid Soaring TemperaturesCyprus Records Second Death from Heatstroke Amid Soaring Temperatures

Cyprus Records Second Death from Heatstroke Amid Soaring Temperatures

Cyprus has recorded a second death from heatstroke during a severe heatwave exceeding 40°C. The extreme weather has hampered firefighting…

8 months ago
Greece Boosts EU Firefighting Power with New rescEU AircraftGreece Boosts EU Firefighting Power with New rescEU Aircraft

Greece Boosts EU Firefighting Power with New rescEU Aircraft

Greece is among six European Union nations set to receive new firefighting aircraft as part of a major investment in…

10 months ago
What’s the latest on the Greek forest fires?What’s the latest on the Greek forest fires?

What’s the latest on the Greek forest fires?

Two specific wildfires are still burning just outside Athens as of today. Both fires have mainly dwindled, with firefighters on…

3 years ago

CNN INTERVIEW: Greek PM admits climate crisis at the heart of fire tragedy

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was interviewed yesterday by CNN's Fareed Zakaria over the unprecedented forest fires ravaging the country,…

3 years ago

43 forest fires broke out in Greece on Monday

A total of 43 forest fires broke out across the country in the last 24 hours, the Fire Brigade reported…

4 years ago

Greece: 58 forest fires in 24 hours

Greece has been hit by 58 forest fires  over a 24 period since Sunday according to an announcement by the…

4 years ago

Thessaloniki to hand out 265,000 survival guides to citizens

The Municipality of Thessaloniki is planning to equip every apartment and business with an emergency survival guide for extreme situations…

6 years ago