The Latest Breaking News from Greece

Most fires in Greece were started ‘by human hand’, government says

Official blames negligence or arson for majority of 667 blazes that spread in extreme heat

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

‘I thought people would throw bottles’: orgy in Athens as ancient Greek drama strips off and lets rip

Naked choruses, sexual fantasies, rubbish tip wastelands and nods to refugee camps … Athens’ Epidaurus festival is thrilling audiences – and thrusting theatre into the 21st century

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

When will heatwave in Europe end? New forecast shows relief in sight for countries fighting wildfires

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

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Southern Europe and north Africa count heavy cost of wildfires

As extreme heat recedes, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain and Algeria reflect on lives lost, environmental damage and costs to livelihoods

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

Extreme weather events are exactly the time to talk about climate change – here's why

Record-breaking heatwaves are sweeping across the northern hemisphere, affecting large parts of southern Europe, the US and China. On July 24, Sicily recorded blistering temperatures of more than 47.5℃ and wildfires are currently tearing through Greece. The heatwaves come as record numbers of fires continue to burn across Canada.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

Greek wildfires reach the outskirts of Athens. EU agency records a huge spike in carbon emissions

Wildfires briefly reached the outskirts of Athens on Thursday as strong wind gusts caused flare-ups around Greece, disrupting highway traffic and rail services

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Travel insurance company apologises for telling customers they would not be covered for Greece holidays

‘We have urgently updated the website and apologise for any misunderstanding,’ says Admiral

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Maps show the extent of wildfires in Rhodes, Corfu and Portugal

Greece, France, Italy and Croatia among countries scorched by deadly blaze

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

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

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

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

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 · Jul 27, 2023