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Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests ...
Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations
The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.
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Greek Fire: The Mysterious Weapon That Protected the Byzantine Empire
Greek fire was a mysterious weapon that helped the mighty Byzantine Empire survive and ensure its vast sovereignty for ...
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and ...
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Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk
Firefighters in Greece battled more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, July 6, 2025, as authorities warned of heightened danger due to an ...
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Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot
A firefighting plane drops water as a wildfire burns in Rafina, east of Athens, Greece, on July 3, 2025. AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris What to Know About the Wildfires in Turkey ...
New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to ...
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the ...