The Latest Breaking News from Greece

Man arrested after Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens

Greek police say 26-year-old Afghan national is believed to have left Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body in derelict building

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Two helicopters collide outside Athens as Greece battles to control wildfires

Fire department says two-person crew of one aircraft killed in incident during gale-force winds to west of capital

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Watch: Firefighting helicopters collide mid-air as Greece battles massive wildfire

Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in the Attica region west of Athens on Sunday, as crews worked to contain a blaze that has destroyed more than 100 homes and scorched thousands of hectares amid Greece’s intensifying wildfire emergency.

The Times of India · Aug 2

Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece

After weeks of fighting wildfires, France has managed to stop the spread of the blazes. Spain's situation is improving but flames are still spreading while Greece struggles with multiple fires and high winds in different parts of the country.

Euronews · Aug 2

Fire toll mounts in Greece as blazes spread

PORTO GERMENO (GREECE) - Greece on Sunday faced multiple fronts and a growing damage toll with wildfires believed to have devastated swathes of forest and agricultural land, and the prime minister warning of "extremely difficult" days ahead.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Two killed after firefighting helicopters in Greece collide near Athens

Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided in midair on Sunday as they were fighting a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, sending one aircraft plummeting to the ground. Two crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, died in the crash.

France 24 · Aug 2

Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece

A wildfire in Provence continues spreading despite emergency services keeping it from nearby towns. Meanwhile, 400 firefighters battle winds-fueled fires threatening a coastal resort in Greece.

Euronews · Aug 1

Europe’s wildfire crisis shifts as some 200,000 French return but new blazes force thousands to flee

Firefighters have contained a vast wildfire in southwestern France, allowing nearly 200,000 people to return home after what may have been the country’s largest peacetime evacuation

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop?

In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany.

Euronews · Aug 1

Scenic, secluded and stress-free: These are Europe’s best islands for a road trip

Whether you're chasing dramatic scenery, searching for solitude or looking for a calming adventure, here are the top recommendations.

Euronews · Aug 1