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Infernos, black skies and fleeing tourists: Greece wildfires in pictures as blazes ravage Corfu and Rhodes

Homes have been lost in the deadly flames as thousands evacuate the Greek Islands amid 40C heatwave

The Independent UK

Greece wildfires: What is the Fire Weather Index and which areas could face wildfires in the future?

The heatwave sweeping Europe has led to devastating wildfires in Greece, Portugal and Croatia

The Independent UK

EU watchdog opens probe in role of bloc's border agency in Mediterranean shipwreck tragedy

The European Union’s official watchdog says it has opened a probe into the role of the bloc’s Frontex border agency in the shipwreck off Greece last month that is feared to have killed hundreds of people in the Mediterranean Sea

The Independent UK

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Deadly wildfires across the Mediterranean destroy homes, threaten nature reserves

Major fires raging in parts of Greece and in other Mediterranean countries have advanced causing additional deaths, destroying homes and threatening nature reserves during a third successive wave of extreme temperatures

The Independent UK

Watchdog investigates EU border agency’s role after Greece boat disaster

Ombudsman to examine search and rescue role of Frontex after at least 500 people drowned in tragedy

The Guardian - UK

When will heatwave in Europe end? New forecast shows relief in sight

Temperatures will dip from extremes but weather still expected to remain ‘sunny and warm’

The Independent UK

Former Greek defence minister calls for help from Russia to fight fires

Panos Kamennos says without the support of the Russian Be-200 amphibious aircraft, it is impossible to cope with the devastating wildfires

The Independent UK

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Simon Calder Greece travel advice: Latest flight information as wildfires continue to ravage Rhodes and Corfu

Ninety per cent of Rhodes ‘safe and functioning’ but state of play uncertain looking ahead to August, our correspondent warns

The Independent UK

Fires rage in Greece as military mourns water-dropping plane pilots killed in crash

A Greek air force water-dropping plane crashed while diving into a wildfire in southern Greece on Tuesday, killing both pilots, as authorities battled blazes that have been raging for days across the country amid a return of heat wave temperatures.

France 24

Where are the fires in Corfu and Rhodes? Map reveals Greece wildfires

Greece faces seventh day of fires as temperatures surged to 46.6C in the south on Sunday

The Independent UK

Wildfires: Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?

Travellers on package holidays enjoy better consumer protection than people who have booked flight-only deals

The Independent UK

Greece fires: Which islands are affected? Wildfires in Corfu, Rhodes, Evia and Zante explained

Wildfires in Rhodes have already forced 19,000 people to leave their homes as holidaymakers said they walked for miles in scorching heat to reach safety

The Independent UK

How long will the wildfires last in Greece?

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes and hotels as wildfires continue to spread across the Greek Islands

The Independent UK

Greece fires – live: Nine European nations battle blazes as Met Office warns UK could be next

Heatwave temperatures set to peak across Europe today, exceeding 44C in Greece

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Are Greece wildfires caused by climate change?

Local authorities have suggested wildfires burning through the island of Corfu was the work of arsonists, but climate scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

Space

Satellites watch as wildfires rage across Greece (photos)

Wildfires have been burning across several Greek islands since July 17, causing catastrophic damage and a mass evacuation. New satellite images capture the impact of the fires from space.

The Independent UK

Firefighters killed in Greece plane crash as yet more record temperatures are forecast

Dozens of holidaymakers are desperate to escape fire-ravaged Rhodes, but Andy Gregory finds others flying to the island undeterred

France 24

As new wildfires rage in Greece, a survivor and a firefighter share their stories

The fires that have ravaged Greece and its idyllic islands for over a week are dredging up painful memories of previous catastrophes, like the Mati fire in 2018 that killed more than 100 people. Drawing from first-hand experience, a survivor and a veteran firefighter share advice on what to do…

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Peace-themed torch unveiled for Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch unveiled: Designer Mathieu Lehanneur's creation is a lightweight polished steel with a champagne colour, featuring a relief pattern that mimics the Seine river. Symbolizing peace and equality, it conveys a peaceful energy and will be lit in Greece before a relay in France and…

France 24

Intense summer heatwave brings death and wildfire to Mediterranean countries

A plane fighting wildfires in Greece crashed killing two airmen on Tuesday, as large areas of the Mediterranean sweltered under an intense summer heatwave and Algeria battled to control an inferno in which at least 34 people have died.

The Independent UK

Tourists flying into Greece inferno reveal why they refuse to cancel holiday

‘We understand that it’s a risk ... but we want to go on holiday’ one easyJet passenger says

The Independent UK

Simon Calder on Greece: Latest flight advice for tourists as wildfires continue to ravage Rhodes and Corfu

Ninety per cent of Rhodes ‘safe and functioning’ but state of play uncertain looking ahead to August, our correspondent warns

Al Jazeera

Two pilots dead after firefighting plane crashes in Greece

Plane’s captain and co-pilot declared dead after crash during firefighting operation on the island of Evia.

The Independent UK

Plane fighting Greece wildfires crashes in Evia leaving two people dead

The plane was dropping water over fires on the island of Evia when it plummeted to the ground

Evening Standard

Two pilots die as firefighting plane crashes in southern Greece

Footage shows low-flying aircraft disappearing into canyon as it crashed

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