EU aids Greece in battling wildfiresGreece faces a tough situation as wildfires rage across several regions. Homes are destroyed and evacuations are underway. Czech firefighte...
28 Jul, 2025, 12.48 AM IST
Is it safe to travel to Europe? Here's what tourists should know about summer wildfiresTravellers planning holidays to Greece and Türkiye are urged to stay informed as wildfires spread across southern Europe due to the ongoing...
09 Jul, 2025, 12.32 PM IST
Hundreds of tourists evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Island of CreteA major fire broke out in Crete, Greece. Over 1,500 individuals were evacuated, including many tourists. The fire started near Ierapetra. I...
03 Jul, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
Athens or Mars? Sahara dust storm turns Greece capital into alien landscapeDust clouds from North Africa turned the skies over southern Greece orange, covering iconic landmarks like the Acropolis. Strong Sahara win...
25 Apr, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Greece faces dual crisis: After 'largest ever' wildfires, flood-like situation with one fatality reportedGreece faced a tragic turn of events as relentless rainfall led to severe flooding, with reports from the country's fire brigade confirming...
05 Sep, 2023, 08.44 PM IST
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: studyA Californian study published in the journal Nature reveals that human-caused climate change has heightened the risk of fast-spreading wild...
31 Aug, 2023, 12.50 AM IST
Greek Wildfires: 18 bodies found in blaze-ravaged northern area, investigation underwayIn a wooded expanse of northern Greece, ablaze for the past four days due to wildfires, the remains of 18 individuals were discovered, as r...
22 Aug, 2023, 08.50 PM IST
Fire brigade says 18 burned bodies found during fires in GreeceGreek media, without citing sources, said the bodies were thought to be of migrants. The broader Evros region is a popular route for migran...
22 Aug, 2023, 06.13 PM IST
Deadly wildfires in Greece and other European countries destroy homes and threaten nature reservesThe summer wildfires have struck countries across the region, prompting the European Union to expand its support, sending two Spanish firef...
27 Jul, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
Nearly 2500 more evacuated as Greece battles wildfiresSince last week's Tuesday, a wildfire has been blazing in the centre and southern regions of Rhodes, a very well-liked island among tourist...
25 Jul, 2023, 07.01 AM IST
Thousands of tourists fly home as wildfires rage in GreeceTour operators have flown more than 2,000 tourists home amid wildfires that have evacuated the Greek holiday islands of Rhodes and Corfu. T...
24 Jul, 2023, 09.16 PM IST
Greece witnesses largest-ever evacuation as tourists flee Rhodes wildfiresGreece is experiencing a heat wave that is causing wildfires. The largest evacuation effort in Greece was launched to evacuate hundreds of ...
24 Jul, 2023, 01.14 PM IST
Wildfires wreak havoc in Greece, tourists flee popular spots Rhodes and CorfuDevastating wildfires in Greece led to evacuations from Corfu's beach and stranded tourists at Rhodes airport. The inferno persisted for se...
24 Jul, 2023, 12.39 PM IST
Second heat wave in as many weeks grips Mediterranean while fires hit Spain, Switzerland and GreeceSeveral parts of southern Europe are sweating through a new heat wave, amplified by climate change, that is expected to persist for days. T...
18 Jul, 2023, 07.02 PM IST
Southern Europe extreme heat waves: All you may want to knowSouthern Europe, specifically Italy and Greece, is experiencing extreme heat and red alerts, posing difficulties for residents and tourists...
15 Jul, 2023, 10.23 PM IST
How drones can help save countries from wildfire menace10 Aug, 2021, 11.33 PM IST
Wildfire in Greece rages for second day, more homes evacuatedThe Fire Service said the blaze to the east of the southern town of Corinth was in full development after winds picked up following a lull ...
23 Jul, 2020, 07.33 PM IST