Wildfire rages in Corinthia, evacuations ordered
The wildfire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the Corinthia region of the Peloponnese continues to rage into its second day, prompting the evacuation of three settlements.
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Heatwave persists across Greece, temperatures soar above 43°C
Heatwave conditions continued to grip much of Greece on Wednesday, with temperatures in several regions exceeding 43°C. The extreme heat is forecast to persist until Sunday, according to a latest update from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.
Boy drowns at Cretan beach
A 7-year-old boy lost his life on Wednesday after being pulled unconscious from the sea at Mades beach in Heraklion, Crete.
Sweeping checks on vehicles’ plates for violations by owners
The fines will be issued automatically and the bill will be sent to the address of the vehicle owners.
Cyprus struggles to contain wildfire, homes damaged
Firefighters in Cyprus were battling on Wednesday to contain a huge wildfire that forced the evacuation of at least four villages on the first day of a heatwave which sent temperatures soaring.
Mitsotakis invites Tripoli to engage in EEZ delimitation talks
Prime Minister Mitsotakis invited Libya’s UN-recognized government in Tripoli to engage in EEZ delimitation talks during an interview with Skai TV on Thursday, where he spoke on a wide range of foreign policy issues.
Greek authorities refute claims of knife attack on Israeli tourists in Rhodes
Greek police have dismissed reports in Israeli media alleging that a mob carried out a knife attack against a group of Israeli tourists on the island of Rhodes.
Greece crowned women’s water polo world champion after victory over Hungary
Greece claimed the gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, defeating Hungary 12-9 in the women’s water polo final to secure the world title for the second time in its history.
Recycling plants on fire
A series of recent fires in recycling plants and installations has drawn the attention of the Fire Service.