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Full-year employment not on the minister’s agenda. Firefighters rejected proposals, which included increasing age limits.

Greece’s Citizens Protection Minister says despite the 4,500 fires so far this year, the total area burned is 24% below the 20-year average.

The 10-measure program foresees compensation for burnt homes, reforestation, cleanups, and funding to affected municipalities.

Another fire erupted on Evia island, leading to the evacuation of settlements and sending smoke as far south as Athens

Greece’s Civil Protection authority has issued a high fire risk for the coming days as an extended heatwave continues.

Spirit Aerosystems admits that its drone exhibited "flight instability", leading to the crash and rare ignition of the battery, which caused the wildfire

10 wildfires broke out around Greece in the span of 8 hours on Sunday

Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.