Satellite data from the National Observatory of Athens shows major fires on Chios, Zakynthos, and in western Greece, with affected areas exceeding 100,000 acres in total

As Greece battles multiple summer blazes, the government boosts firefighting units, drone surveillance, and foreign aid—but aging equipment and staff shortages remain pressing challenges

The shallow quake was centred northwest of Karyes, the administrative seat of Mount Athos; no damage or injuries have been reported

Greece faces a dangerous mix of high temperatures, persistent drought, and powerful northeasterly winds up to 7 Beaufort, creating ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly, especially across eastern mainland and the Aegean islands

Fierce blazes across the Greek mainland and Greek islands like Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Chios, fanned by strong winds, have destroyed homes, displaced residents, and triggered urgent evacuation alerts

Meteorological data shows August 2025 poses an exceptionally high fire danger for Attica, the Peloponnese, and Western Greece, with elevated risks continuing into September and October

If you could capture Greek summer in a single day, August 15th would be it. From pilgrimage and prayer to village feasts and pride, it is Greece’s most celebrated day of summer.

Another top F1 pilot and his companion, Esteban Ocon and Flavy Barla, also post vacation pics from Ionian

Parts of western Greece face temperatures up to 42°C, while eastern regions contend with strong Aegean winds reaching 8 Beaufort in the coming days

The free MyStreet app lets citizens file anonymous or named reports of unauthorized public space use directly to local authorities

Over 2,000 people evacuated in northwestern Turkey as massive fires force closures and send smoke across the Aegean to parts of central and northern Greece

Over €9 million will fund desalination and water security projects across 61 island municipalities, aiming to improve supply and quality in Greece’s most remote communities

Fires on Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and mainland Greece trigger urgent evacuation orders as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts

Bilateral trade grew nearly 4% last year, with Greece climbing to Germany’s 37th largest trading partner, but the trade gap remains heavily in Berlin’s favour.

International arrivals expected to rise by nearly 5% this autumn, with the U.S. leading the surge, as Greece’s tourism season extends beyond summer.

Industry warns of “critical crossroads” as exports fall to their lowest in four years, hit by weak demand, high global stocks, and fierce competition from abroad

Authorities warn of severe fire risk in ten regions due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, urging residents to avoid activities that could spark blazes

This small Peloponnesian island boasts Caribbean-like beaches, rare wildlife, and the world’s oldest submerged city, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and history

More than 50% of Europe’s land has faced drought for four consecutive months, with Eastern Europe and the Balkans seeing the sharpest increases, according to the European Drought Observatory

The operation, dubbed “I’ll Take You on a Cruise”, assembled tax bureau inspectors from across Greece, who arrived at the scene incognito.