Greece faced 9,500 wildfires in 2023, its hottest and driest year on record, burning nearly 44,500 hectares of land. While the number of fires rose by 7.5% compared to the last 20 years, swift action from authorities reduced the affected area by 14%. Minister Vassilis Kikilias highlighted the growing challenge of fires occurring outside the traditional fire season, with climate change driving more extreme weather patterns in the country.
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Greece has reported 10 outbreaks of the BTV3 bluetongue virus in sheep and goats in the northeastern region, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The disease, which can be deadly for domestic ruminants, has affected 137 animals, resulting in the deaths of 15. Authorities are working to manage the outbreak as vaccination campaigns are underway in other affected European countries.
In a significant moment indicating King Charles's withdrawal from public engagements, Queen Camilla will represent the royal family at a thanksgiving ceremony at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece, an event the King was expected to attend.
Authorities in Greece reported that a group of 25 migrants was rescued by Greek firefighters…
Greece’s Agricultural Development and Food Minister, Makis Voridis held an emergency meeting on Wednesday after…