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4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Read full article: 4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek islandGreek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby Turkey.
England gets back to winning ways but interim coach Carsley says team needs a 'world class' manager
Read full article: England gets back to winning ways but interim coach Carsley says team needs a 'world class' managerAfter three wins from four games as England interim coach, Lee Carsley has appeared to distance himself from taking on the job full time.
Greek singer Marinella is in stable but critical condition after collapsing during a concert
Read full article: Greek singer Marinella is in stable but critical condition after collapsing during a concertPopular Greek singer Marinella is in stable but critical condition in an Athens hospital, a day after collapsing on stage during a concert in the ancient Herod Atticus theater.
4 migrants died trying to reach an eastern Greek island in a small boat that sank
Read full article: 4 migrants died trying to reach an eastern Greek island in a small boat that sankGreeceโs coast guard says four people have died and five others have been rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank off the island of Samos.
Ruins of a long-sunken Greek village emerge as drought saps a vital reservoir
Read full article: Ruins of a long-sunken Greek village emerge as drought saps a vital reservoirWater reserves at the artificial Lake Mornos in central Greece have hit their lowest level in 16 years as a drought induced by climate change rampages across much of southern Europe this summer.
A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek port
Read full article: A climate-related mass die-off leaves over 100 tons of dead fish collecting at a Greek portAuthorities say more than 100 tons of dead fish have been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations.
Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops alive
Read full article: Drying lakes and thirsty trees: In drought-hit Greece, water trucks are keeping crops aliveA severe drought in northern Greece, worsened by successive heat waves and low rainfall, is causing water shortages that are threatening agriculture, drying up lakes, and stressing local communities dependent on tourism.
Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead
Read full article: Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person deadA major forest fire has raged into the northern suburbs of Athens, killing one person and triggering evacuations of several areas as swirling winds hampered efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes.
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
Read full article: July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against reliefEarthโs string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end in July.
Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinals
Read full article: Strong second half lifts Germany over Greece 76-63 for first berth in Olympics semifinalsFranz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time.
Albania's governing Socialist Party wins mayoral poll in a town with ethnic Greek minority
Read full article: Albania's governing Socialist Party wins mayoral poll in a town with ethnic Greek minorityPreliminary results show Albania's governing Socialist Party candidate Vangjel Tavo has won the mayoral election in the southwestern town of Himara.
Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
Read full article: Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaulOfficials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul.
Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat wave
Read full article: Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat waveA heat wave across southern Europe forced authorities in Greece to close the Acropolis for several hours in the middle of the day and two firefighters died in southern Italy while putting out a wildfire.
'Hellishly hot' southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 F
Read full article: 'Hellishly hot' southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 FThe Italian health ministry has placed 12 cities under the most severe heat warning as a wave of hot air from Africa is baking southern Europe.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying finalThomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament.
It's Luka vs. Giannis, with either Slovenia or Greece set to move 1 win from Paris Olympics
Read full article: It's Luka vs. Giannis, with either Slovenia or Greece set to move 1 win from Paris OlympicsLuka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have faced off nine times in their NBA careers, and those games have never disappointed.
Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for Olympics
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener; Doncic, Slovenia still have chance to qualify for OlympicsGiannis Antetokounmpo was dominant with 32 points in 19 minutes during Greece's 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece.
Firefighters battle wildfires on 2 Greek islands as premier warns of a dangerous summer
Read full article: Firefighters battle wildfires on 2 Greek islands as premier warns of a dangerous summerFirefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos and injured five people, as Greeceโs prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead.
64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have died
Read full article: 64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have diedU.N. agencies say 64 people are missing after a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued by the Italian coast guard.
UN agencies urge Greece to shed light on migrant shipwreck that killed hundreds one year ago
Read full article: UN agencies urge Greece to shed light on migrant shipwreck that killed hundreds one year agoThe United Nationsโ refugee and migration agencies are criticizing Greeceโs failure over the past year to shed light on one of the worst migrant shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea that left hundreds dead.
Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second day
Read full article: Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second dayGreek authorities have closed down the Acropolis for much of the afternoon for a second day as the country swelters under unseasonably high temperatures.
One year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life
Read full article: One year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with lifeA year after one of the worst migrant boat tragedies in the Mediterranean Sea, there are only hazy answers as to why hundreds of lives were lost and who can be held answerable.
4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport
Read full article: 4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airportA big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer's modern stars
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer's modern starsCristiano Ronaldo is 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship.
Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official's comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by Britain
Read full article: Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official's comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by BritainGreeceโs culture minister says the comments made by a Turkish official at a UNESCO meeting last week, casting doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, have bolstered Athens' stand in the dispute.
Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European title
Read full article: Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European titleOlympiakos has won Greeceโs first European club title by beating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final.
Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many
Read full article: Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind manyThe top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in recent months and election-related services are also being targeted.
Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants
Read full article: Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrantsA Greek judge has dismissed charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants last year and sent shockwaves through the European Unionโs border protection and asylum operations.
7 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
Read full article: 7 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returnsThe governments of seven European Union member states say the situation in Syria should be re-evaluated to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homeland.
Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crew
Read full article: Greek defense team says 9 Egyptians accused of causing deadly shipwreck were misidentified as crewThe legal defense team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterraneanโs deadliest shipwrecks say they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the case.
Greek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surface
Read full article: Greek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surfaceThe leaders of Greece and Turkey have met for talks that were supposed to underline their efforts to put aside decades-old disputes but also revealed deep divisions between them.
North Macedonia's new president reignites a spat with Greece at her inauguration ceremony
Read full article: North Macedonia's new president reignites a spat with Greece at her inauguration ceremonyGordana Siljanovska-Davkova has been sworn as the first female president of North Macedonia and has immediately reignited a diplomatic spat with neighboring Greece.
Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiative
Read full article: Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiativeOld foes Turkey and Greece are set to test a five-month-old friendship initiative when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara.
Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk
Read full article: Greece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat riskUnder pressure to cope with the impact of rising temperatures, Greece's emergency response planners are shifting tactics this summer.
5 former officials are convicted over Greece's deadliest wildfire but are freed after being fined
Read full article: 5 former officials are convicted over Greece's deadliest wildfire but are freed after being finedA Greek court has convicted five former firefighting and disaster response officials over the deadliest wildfire in the countryโs history, with more than 100 people killed outside the capital.
A Greek lawmaker faces a criminal charge for allegedly punching a colleague
Read full article: A Greek lawmaker faces a criminal charge for allegedly punching a colleagueA far-right Greek lawmaker has been charged with criminal assault for allegedly punching a colleague on the sidelines of a parliamentary debate.
Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in Greece
Read full article: Carli Lloyd turns diplomat and takes a US message to kids in GreeceOne of Americaโs greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the most important moments in sports donโt always end with a group of Champagne-soaked winners holding up a trophy.
Martian skies over Athens? Greece's capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
Read full article: Martian skies over Athens? Greece's capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North AfricaSkies over southern Greece have turned an orange hue as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athens landmarks.
A neglected burial ground for migrants on Greek island of Lesbos has been given a drastic overhaul
Read full article: A neglected burial ground for migrants on Greek island of Lesbos has been given a drastic overhaulA makeshift burial ground for migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos has been cleaned up and redesigned after years of neglect.
Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailouts
Read full article: Unions in Greece call widespread strikes, seeking a return to bargaining rights axed during bailoutsStrikes called by Greeceโs largest labor union have halted ferries, disrupted public transport services and left some state-run hospitals running on emergency staffing levels in Athens and elsewhere.
Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren't impressed
Read full article: Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren't impressedGreece aims to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect biodiversity and marine ecosystems.
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
Read full article: Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient gamesThe flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics has been kindled at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.
Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris Olympics
Read full article: Torch and sandals: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony in Greece for the Paris OlympicsIn a meticulously choreographed ceremony on Tuesday, the flame for this summerโs Paris Olympics will be lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in southern Greece.
At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
Read full article: At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient pastEvery two years, a countdown to the Olympic Games is launched from its ancient birthplace with a flame-lighting ceremony in southern Greece at ancient Olympia.
Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar
Read full article: Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soarA three-ship convoy has left a port in Cyprus to deliver 400 tons of food and other supplies to Gaza as concerns about hunger there soar.
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Read full article: Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more peopleA new study says climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas.
Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says
Read full article: Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official saysVoters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countriesโ national elections this year.
Sakkari outlasts Gauff in 3 sets of rain-delayed semi at Indian Wells. She plays Swiatek for title.
Read full article: Sakkari outlasts Gauff in 3 sets of rain-delayed semi at Indian Wells. She plays Swiatek for title.Maria Sakkari outlasted Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 after blowing three match points in the second set of their rain-delayed semifinal at the BNP Paribas Open.
A Greek novelist and a lawyer are the first same-sex couple to wed at Athens city hall
Read full article: A Greek novelist and a lawyer are the first same-sex couple to wed at Athens city hallA Greek novelist and his partner are the first same-sex couple to be married in Athensโ city hall following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece.
A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece's prime minister
Read full article: A blast rocks the Ukrainian city of Odesa during a visit by Zelenskyy and Greece's prime ministerThe sound of a large explosion reverberated around the Ukrainian port of Odesa as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greeceโs prime minister ended a tour of the war-ravaged southern city Wednesday.
At least 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, the most in a decade
Read full article: At least 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, the most in a decadeThe U.N. migration agency says at least 8,565 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year.
US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officials
Read full article: US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officialsThe Treasury Department says it has sanctioned two people and a Greece-based commercial spyware company headed by a former Israeli military officer that developed and distributed technology used to target U.S. government officials, journalists and policy experts.
Greece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red Sea
Read full article: Greece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red SeaGreece has formally agreed to participate in and lead a European Union maritime security operation in the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen.
'Without us, you donโt eat': Greek farmers drive tractors to parliament to demand financial help
Read full article: 'Without us, you donโt eat': Greek farmers drive tractors to parliament to demand financial helpScores of tractors have been parked outside Greeceโs parliament as thousands of farmers angry at high production costs shifted their protests to Athens.
Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
Read full article: Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage
Read full article: Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriageGreece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials.
Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here's what it means
Read full article: Greek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here's what it meansLawmakers in Greece have begun a debate on a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage.
For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle
Read full article: For rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggleYears before starting a family of her own, Stella Belia was already waging a tireless campaign for legal recognition.
Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital
Read full article: Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capitalMore than 1,500 protesters have gathered in central Athens to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece.
Students and police clash in Greece as debate rages over legalizing private universities
Read full article: Students and police clash in Greece as debate rages over legalizing private universitiesPolice and student protesters have clashed in the Greek capital after a demonstration against government plans to allow private universities.
Greece faces growing opposition from the Orthodox Church over plans to legalize same-sex marriage
Read full article: Greece faces growing opposition from the Orthodox Church over plans to legalize same-sex marriageGreeceโs center-right government is speeding up its timetable to legalize same-sex marriage despite growing opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church.
The EU loses about a million workers per year due to aging. Migration official urges legal options
Read full article: The EU loses about a million workers per year due to aging. Migration official urges legal optionsThe European Unionโs top official for migration says member states will have to confront tough policy challenges to cope with the continentโs aging population.
Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen
Read full article: Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from YemenShipping firm Maersk says it is preparing to allow vessels to resume sailing through the Red Sea.
In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months
Read full article: In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two monthsAll top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for the next two months, in the latest crackdown on supporter violence following a sport-related riot last week that left a police officer with life-threatening injuries.
Turkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in Gaza
Read full article: Turkey's Erdogan accuses the West of 'barbarism' and Islamophobia in the war in GazaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used a speech on human rights to accuse the West of โbarbarismโ for its stance on the Israel-Hamas war and what he alleged was its toleration of Islamophobia.
Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behind
Read full article: Turkish and Greek leaders turn on the charm in Athens as they vow to leave years of animosity behindLongtime regional rivals Greece and Turkey have made a significant step in mending ties during a visit to Athens by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Former champion Wozniacki awarded one of the first wild cards for 2024 Australian Open
Read full article: Former champion Wozniacki awarded one of the first wild cards for 2024 Australian OpenFormer No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki has been awarded one of the first wild cards for the 2024 Australian Open and is planning on bringing her two young children to the scene of her biggest Grand Slam triumph.
A bedbug hoax is targeting foreign visitors in Athens. Now the Greek police have been called in
Read full article: A bedbug hoax is targeting foreign visitors in Athens. Now the Greek police have been called inGreeceโs health ministry is seeking police help against hoaxers who tried to scare foreign tourists out of several Athens short-term rental apartments by inventing a bedbug crisis.
British Museum loan to Greece coincides with dispute over demand to return Parthenon Marbles
Read full article: British Museum loan to Greece coincides with dispute over demand to return Parthenon MarblesGreeceโs Acropolis Museum has launched an exhibition that includes a renowned ancient Greek water jug from 420 B.C. on loan from the British Museum.
King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after London-Athens diplomatic spat
Read full article: King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after London-Athens diplomatic spatBritain's King Charles III has caused some raised eyebrows by wearing a tie adorned with a pattern of Greek flags to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK's Sunak scraps leaders' meeting over Parthenon Marbles
Read full article: Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK's Sunak scraps leaders' meeting over Parthenon MarblesGreek officials say they will continue talks with the British Museum on bringing the Parthenon Marbles back to Athens.
Diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles scuttles meeting of British and Greek leaders
Read full article: Diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles scuttles meeting of British and Greek leadersA diplomatic spat has erupted between Greece and Britain after the U.K. canceled a planned meeting between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
As price of olive oil soars, chainsaw-wielding thieves target Mediterranean's century-old trees
Read full article: As price of olive oil soars, chainsaw-wielding thieves target Mediterranean's century-old treesIn the Mediterranean's olive-growing countries, the extreme weather caused by climate change is taking a toll.
A century after her birth, opera great Maria Callas is honored with a new museum in Greece
Read full article: A century after her birth, opera great Maria Callas is honored with a new museum in GreeceSoprano legend Maria Callas has been honored in Greece a century after her birth to Greek parents in New York with a new museum in Athens.
An app shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It's a glimpse of future tech
Read full article: An app shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It's a glimpse of future techGreece has become a late but enthusiastic convert to new technology as a way of displaying its famous archaeological monuments and deepening visitors' knowledge of ancient history.
Storm Elias slams into a city in central Greece, filling homes with mud and knocking out power
Read full article: Storm Elias slams into a city in central Greece, filling homes with mud and knocking out powerA second powerful storm in less than a month has hammered parts of central Greece, sweeping away roads, smashing bridges and flooding thousands of homes.
Road collision kills 4 Greek rescue workers dispatched to flood-stricken Libya, health minister says
Read full article: Road collision kills 4 Greek rescue workers dispatched to flood-stricken Libya, health minister saysLibya' health minister says four Greek rescue workers dispatched to Libya following devastating flooding in the eastern city of Derna were killed in a road collision.
Greek authorities evacuate another village as they try to prevent flooding in a major city
Read full article: Greek authorities evacuate another village as they try to prevent flooding in a major cityGreek authorities have ordered the evacuation of a village close to the major city of Larissa, in central Greece, as the river Pineios overflows its banks.
Greek ferry crews call a strike over work conditions after the death of a passenger pushed overboard
Read full article: Greek ferry crews call a strike over work conditions after the death of a passenger pushed overboardTravelers to Greeceโs popular island destinations will face disruptions next week because of a 24-hour strike by ferry crews on Sept. 13.
The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 while 4 others are missing
Read full article: The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 while 4 others are missingThe death toll from severe flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 people, while another four remain missing, Greeceโs climate crisis and civil protection minister says, as rescue crews in helicopters and boats are ferrying hundreds of people from inundated villages to safety.
Severe flooding in Greece leaves at least 6 dead and 6 missing, villages cut off
Read full article: Severe flooding in Greece leaves at least 6 dead and 6 missing, villages cut offWidespread flooding in central Greece has left at least six people dead and six missing, with severe rainstorms turning streams into raging torrents, bursting dams, washing away roads and bridges, and hurling cars into the sea.
The death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria has risen to 14
Read full article: The death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria has risen to 14Rescue teams in Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria have recovered the bodies of seven more people following floods after fierce rainstorms.
At least 7 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
Read full article: At least 7 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and BulgariaFierce rainstorms are battering neighboring Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, causing at least seven deaths.
A massive wildfire in northeastern Greece is gradually abating, with over 700 firefighters deployed
Read full article: A massive wildfire in northeastern Greece is gradually abating, with over 700 firefighters deployedGreek firefighters say a massive wildfire that decimated vast tracts of forest in northeastern Greece over 17 days is gradually abating, although hundreds of firefighters are still tackling pockets that continue to burn.
Greece: Firefighters rescue 25 migrants trapped in forest as massive wildfire approached
Read full article: Greece: Firefighters rescue 25 migrants trapped in forest as massive wildfire approachedGreek firefighters have rescued a group of 25 migrants trapped in a forest in northeastern Greece as flames from a massive wildfire burning for two weeks approached.
Greece sends 100 extra firefighters to a massive northeastern wildfire as it burns for a 13th day
Read full article: Greece sends 100 extra firefighters to a massive northeastern wildfire as it burns for a 13th dayGreek authorities have sent 100 extra firefighters to the countryโs northeast where a massive blaze in its 13th day has flared up again.
Massive Greek wildfire now in its 11th day is the biggest ever recorded in the EU
Read full article: Massive Greek wildfire now in its 11th day is the biggest ever recorded in the EUA massive wildfire is burning unabated in northeastern Greece for the 11th day despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and a fleet of water-dropping aircraft.