Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar
Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.
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Thousands in Greece and Turkey evacuate as winds and heat fan wildfires
Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft join rescue effort in Greece, and firefighter among those killed in TurkeyThousands of people in Greece and Turkey have been forced to evacuate homes as firefighters in the countries battled to contain wildfires …
Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Athens as residents told to evacuate
People in Kryoneri, north-east of the Greek capital, receive SMS messages telling them to get to safe areasA wildfire burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital of Athens on Saturday and some residents were ordered to evacuate, the country’s…
Two wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official
Target of the explosion, Konstantinos Varsamis, is unharmed after ‘cowardly attack’ in ThessalonikiTwo people have been wounded in a bomb attack in a suburb of Greece’s second city Thessaloniki, damaging a block of flats and six cars.The explosion in t…
Weather tracker: heatwave triggers deadly wildfires in Turkey
At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of ScandinaviaTurkey and other parts of the Balkans have been gripped by a heatwave this week, sparking wildfires that have left at least 10 people dead and …
Israeli cruise ship turned away from Greek island by Gaza war protest
Tourists greeted on Syros by banner saying Stop the Genocide and prevented from disembarking A cruise liner carrying Israeli tourists has been forced to reroute to Cyprus after being turned away from the Greek island of Syros after a quayside protest …
5 Charged in U.C. Berkeley Professor’s Killing in Greece, Including His Ex-Wife
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who taught quantitative marketing at the Haas School of Business, was shot several times on July 4 outside Athens, the authorities said.
Hellenic Navy Ship Psara On Maiden Visit To Mumbai
The Hellenic Navy frigate Psara, a MEKO 200 class vessel from Greece, made its maiden port call in Mumbai from July 11 to 13, 2025, under the command of Commander Iosif Bazinas.This visit represents a significant step in the ongoing enhancement of maritime ties between the Indian and Greek navies, following recent joint exercises in the Arabian Sea with India’s INS Tarkash and a prior meeting in
It’s Paradise Lost as Climate Change Remakes Europe’s Summers
In peak vacation season, many of the continent’s most desirable getaways are becoming places to get away from.
Indian, Greek Navies Conduct Passing Exercise, Enhance Combat Capability
The Indian and Greek navies conducted a joint Passing Exercise (PASSEX) off the coast of Mumbai on July 10, 2025, aimed at enhancing their maritime interoperability and combat capability.The exercise involved the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash and the Hellenic Navy’s HS Psara. Activities during the PASSEX included tactical manoeuvres, replenishment-at-sea approaches, surface firing,