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Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece’s capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate

A wildfire has burned through a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, prompting evacuations. On Saturday, residents of Kryoneri ...

Firefighters tackle blazes as wildfires break out in Greece, Turkey and Albania

People living in the suburb of Kryoneri were told to move to safe areas on Saturday as almost 150 firefighters fought the ...

Travel expert's verdict on if it's safe to fly Greece right now amid wildfires

Greece is among the countries in southern Europe battling wildfires this summer as firefighters continue to tackle blazes on ...
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Wildfires rage in Greece as extreme heat persists

Europe’s most beloved travel destination Greece is battling tough situation as wildfires rage at the capital city Athens, ...

‘We will burn’: Greece struggles to control raging wildfires

Greece battled wildfires that have ravaged homes and prompted evacuations for a second day on Sunday, with the help of Czech ...

Travel warning as Greece's extreme heat leads to closure and wildfire dangers

With temperatures soaring to or beyond 38C, dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the fire. Mr Vathrakoyannis ...

Is it safe to travel to Greece right now amid wildfires

“Causing a wildfire or a forest fire is a criminal offence in Greece – even if unintentional. If you see a fire, call the ...

Turkey faces a 'very risky week' for wildfires as flames also scorch parts of southeast Europe

Istanbul — Turkey faced a “very risky week” for wildfires, an official said Monday, as blazes across parts of southeast ...