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Greece Battles Wildfires Across More Than 70 Locations Including Near Athens

Firefighters in Greece are confronting widespread wildfires exacerbated by strong winds, complicating containment efforts.

Aug 1, 2026, 10:28 PM Deutsche Welle

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Greece Battles Raging Wildfires as Flames Appear to Ease in France

While wildfires in France show signs of containment, Greece faces intensifying blazes fueled by gale-force winds, prompting evacuations and emergency responses.

Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 9:50 PM

Castel Sant'Angelo /St. Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo (Rome)

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Italy Places Nearly All Major Cities on Highest Heat Alert Amid Mediterranean Heatwave

By Monday, 25 of Italy's 27 major cities will face red heat alerts as a subtropical anticyclone from North Africa intensifies over the Mediterranean.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:51 PM

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Europe's Wildfire Crisis Shifts as 200,000 French Return Home Amid New Blazes

After what may have been France's largest peacetime evacuation, firefighters contained a major wildfire in southwestern France, enabling nearly 200,000 residents to return, while fresh fires continue to displace thousands in France and Greece.

Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 4:18 PM

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Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations in France as Australia Sends Firefighters to Europe

Europe faces a severe wildfire season amid record heat and drought, with Australia providing firefighting support to Greece and France.

ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 10:29 AM

View of the village of Agios Vasileios. The Rio-Antirio bridge in the background.

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Hundreds Evacuated by Sea as Wildfires Rage in Greece and Across Europe

Around 500 people, mostly tourists, were evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios in central Greece amid rapidly spreading wildfires, while firefighters battle large blazes in Portugal and Spain.

BBC World | Jul 31, 2026, 2:47 PM

Seminar of the General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie (in the presence of Laurent Nunez, Secretary of State to the Minister of the Interior).

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France and Spain See Hope Amid Widespread European Wildfires

A major wildfire in southwestern France has stopped advancing, and Spain lifts state of emergency as firefighters continue battling blazes across Europe.

France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 4:03 PM

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Two Firefighters Die in Greece Amid Worsening Wildfires Across Europe

Wildfires four times the size of Paris continue to threaten southwest France, while heatwaves and drought exacerbate fire risks across southern Europe.

ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 5:43 PM

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Mount Olympus and D-Day Beaches Among 25 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO adds 25 cultural and natural landmarks worldwide, including sites in Greece, France, and three African countries, during the World Heritage Committee meeting in South Korea.

UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 11:45 PM

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EU Agrees on 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia Amid War in Ukraine

EU ambassadors reached a political agreement on a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy, financial, crypto, and trade sectors, with exemptions granted to Greece and Bulgaria blocking certain measures.

France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 9:17 AM

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Mount Olympus, Mythical Home of Greek Gods, Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Status

Greece nominates Mount Olympus, famed for its mythological significance and natural beauty, for inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Washington Times News | Jul 18, 2026, 7:50 PM

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Marco Rubio Leads International Coalition Against Violent Far-Left Extremism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts officials from 65 countries to address rising transnational threats from violent far-left extremist groups.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 1:15 PM

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Greece Uses Heat-Seeking Satellites to Improve Wildfire Prediction and Response

New thermal imaging satellites and increased drone use aim to enhance Greece’s wildfire detection and firefighting capabilities amid worsening climate conditions.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:50 AM

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Ryanair Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Dislodged Window on Flight from Greece to Germany

A 61-year-old man was partially pulled through a broken cabin window on a Ryanair flight, prompting an investigation with Boeing's assistance.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:35 AM

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Emergency Crews Search for Survivors After Athens Building Collapse

Rescue teams in Athens are actively searching through rubble following the collapse of a four-story apartment building.

Al Jazeera | Jun 30, 2026, 11:44 PM

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