Category: Greece
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Wildfires Ravage Greece, Prompting Evacuations and Power Restoration Efforts
Local sources from Greece: ProtoThema, Capital.gr. UK coverage: eKathimerini.com. Greece is grappling with severe wildfires, leading to evacuations in several areas, including Patras, the country’s third-largest city. The fires, originating in Achaia, have encroached upon urban areas, causing residents to flee towards safer parts of the city. Among the emergency…
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Greece’s Migration Dilemma: Balancing Tourism, Human Rights, and International Cooperation
Local sources from Greece: Euronews.com, η ναυτεμπορικη. UK coverage: BBC. Greece is currently grappling with an increase in migrant arrivals by small boats, particularly to the island of Crete, raising concerns among local businesses about the potential impact on the country’s vital tourism industry. The Greek government, in response, has…
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Wildfires Rage Across Greece, Turkey, and Europe Amid Heatwave and Strong Winds
Local sources from Greece: ProtoThema, Euronews.com. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a severe manifestation of climate-related disasters, thousands of residents in Greece and Turkey have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires, fueled by strong winds and sweltering heat, wreak havoc across the regions. With temperatures soaring above 40C,…
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Acropolis Closure Amid Heatwave Highlights Climate Change Impact
Local sources from Greece: toManifesto.gr, Skai.gr. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant response to the escalating temperatures across Greece, the Acropolis, one of the most iconic historical landmarks globally, was temporarily closed. This decision, taken for safety reasons, underscores the tangible impacts of the extreme weather conditions gripping not only…
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Wildfire Crisis on Crete Forces Thousands to Evacuate Amid European Heatwave
Local sources from Greece: ProtoThema, Kathimerini. UK coverage: The Guardian. A severe wildfire, exacerbated by gale-force winds, has swept across the Greek island of Crete, leading to the evacuation of approximately 5,000 residents and tourists. This disaster unfolds as Europe is hit by a punishing heatwave, which has been blamed…
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Wildfire Crisis on Crete Island Forces Mass Evacuations
Local sources from Greece: Documento, NeaKriti. UK coverage: The Times of Israel. A devastating wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has led to the mass evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists as it threatens homes, hotels, and other infrastructures. The fire, which ignited on Wednesday afternoon in the…
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Wildfire Crisis in Crete Prompts Massive Evacuation Effort
Local sources from Greece: Documento, NeaKriti. UK coverage: The Telegraph. A devastating wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has led to the evacuation of thousands, as fierce flames threaten structures and natural landscapes. The fire, erupting in the southeastern part of the island near Ierapetra on Wednesday afternoon, has…
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State of Emergency Declared on Chios Amid Wildfires and Water Crisis
Local sources from Greece: η ναυτεμπορικη, Dnews. UK coverage: BBC. The Greek island of Chios is grappling with a severe crisis as five separate wildfires, exacerbated by strong winds, have led to the evacuation of 17 communities and a state of emergency declaration. Initiating with three forest fires on Sunday,…
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Wildfires Ravage Chios: Evacuations Underway and Reinforcements Dispatched
Local sources from Greece: ProtoThema, Voria. UK coverage: eKathimerini.com. The picturesque island of Chios is grappling with a devastating wildfire crisis, prompting the evacuation of six settlements as the flames inch dangerously close to residential areas. According to local authorities, the fire, which erupted near Kofinas, has spiraled into three…
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Drought Conditions and Wind Energy Challenges: A Double Blow to Europe
Local sources from Greece: LiFO, newmoney. UK coverage: Sky News. Europe is currently grappling with two major environmental and economic challenges that are affecting nations across the continent, highlighting the multifaceted impacts of climate change and natural variability on our planet. Over 40% of Europe is experiencing severe drought conditions,…
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Crete, Tsunami Warning Issued
Local sources from Greece: iEidiseis, Documento. UK coverage: ITVX. In the early hours of Thursday, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck 55km north of Crete, at a depth of 37km, stirring panic and leading to a tsunami warning across Greece. The tremor, felt across the southern Aegean, Attica, as well as…
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Crete, Drawing International Attention
Local sources from Greece: Cretalive, LiFO. UK coverage: Euronews.com. In the early hours of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, a significant seismic event of magnitude 6.1 Richter occurred between Crete, Kasos, and Karpathos in Greece, causing widespread alarm but thankfully no reported injuries or damages. The tremor, striking at a depth…
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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Crete, Tsunami Warning Issued
Local sources from Greece: Flashnews.gr, ekriti.gr. UK coverage: The Sun. In a significant seismic event, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete, with the tremors being felt across the island, in Rhodes, and as far away as Israel. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake had…
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Zakynthos Confronts Tourism Challenges: Overcrowding and Safety Measures Amidst Growing Visitor Numbers
Local sources from Greece: tempo24.news, Εφημερίδα Ημέρα, Ζάκυνθος.. UK coverage: Metro.co.uk. The picturesque Greek island of Zakynthos, also known affectionately as Zante, has recently been spotlighted for reaching the peak of its tourist capacity, surpassing all European destinations in terms of visitor to resident ratio. With a staggering statistic of…
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Zakynthos Named Europe’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Resort Amid Rising Overtourism Concerns
Local sources from Greece: iefimerida.gr, politic.gr. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a revealing study that is stirring discussions across Europe, the Greek island of Zakynthos has been identified as the continent’s most overcrowded tourist destination. This comes from a report by Which? Travel, which has brought to light the growing…
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Scottish Holidaymakers Evacuated from Greek Accommodation Due to Wildfires
Local sources from Greece: ΘΡΙΑΣΙΟ, Athens24. UK coverage: BBC.com. Scottish holidaymakers in Greece were forced to evacuate their accommodation due to nearby wildfires. The Greek prime minister has warned of increased risks of wildfires this summer due to dry conditions, strong winds, and high temperatures. This comes less than a…
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Wildfires Rage near Athens, Greece, Prompting Evacuations
Local sources from Greece: Слободен печат, Εφημερίδα Μακεδονία. UK coverage: Metro.co.uk. Wildfires are raging near Athens, Greece, as temperatures reached 38°C over the weekend. Firefighters are working against strong winds to contain the flames in the town of Keratea, southeast of the capital. Evacuations are taking place as the fire…
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Luxury Yacht Crew Faces Trial for Allegedly Causing Fire on Greek Island
Local sources from Greece: ΤΑ ΝΕΑ, ΣΚΑΪ. UK coverage: Euronews. Thirteen crew members of a luxury yacht in Greece have appeared in court after allegedly causing a fire on the island of Hydra by launching fireworks. The crew, who were hired by a group of 17 Kazakh nationals, could face…
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Heatwave Sweeps Europe, Causing Deaths and Fires
Local sources from Greece: The New York Times, Daily Mail. UK coverage: Daily Mail. A heatwave has engulfed Europe, bringing scorching temperatures and devastating consequences. In Cyprus, two people have tragically lost their lives due to heat-related causes. An 84-year-old woman died a day after being admitted to the hospital,…
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Greek Coastguard Accused of Throwing Migrants Overboard: Witnesses Allege Human Rights Violations
Local sources from Greece: Famagusta.News, Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ. UK coverage: BBC. In a shocking revelation, witnesses have accused the Greek coastguard of throwing migrants overboard to their deaths. These allegations, which have been reported by various sources including the BBC, highlight the dire situation faced by migrants attempting to seek asylum…
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Tragedy in Thessaloniki: Woman Killed in Vicious Dog Attack
Local sources from Greece: CNN GREECE, Πρώτο Θέμα. UK coverage: Sky News. A 50-year-old woman in Thessaloniki, Greece, tragically lost her life in a brutal dog attack on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Neochorouda area when three dogs escaped from a nearby house, jumped into the neighboring yard,…
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