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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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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…

France 24

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…

The Hindu

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

Two pilots die as firefighting plane crashes in southern Greece

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

Evening Standard

Both pilots die after plane crashes while fighting Greek wildfires

Armed forces will observe three days of mourning after low-flying water bomber hit hillside near Karystos

The Guardian - UK

Simon Calder on Greece: Latest travel 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

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What frightens me about the climate crisis is we don’t know how bad things really are

As the barrage of bad news from places like Greece continues, all we can be certain of is there are many surprises lying ahead, says analyst Roger Harrabin

The Independent UK

Heat wave returns as Greece grapples with more wildfire evacuations

A third successive heat wave in Greece pushed temperatures back above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across parts of the country following more nighttime evacuations from fires that have raged out of control for days

The Independent UK

Arsonists behind Corfu’s devastating wildfires as Greece ‘at war’

Desperate holidaymakers fled Greek island on boats to escape the wildfires

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

Michael Gove going on holiday to Greek island currently being evacuated

‘I think it’s absolutely right that individuals should be able to go to Greece to enjoy their holidays,’ Mr Gove said

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: The latest from Greece, as wildfires rage and thousands are evacuated

In today’s newsletter: At least 10 hospitalised, and almost 20,000 relocated from Rhodes – how the country is tackling its climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

How bad are the wildfires in Greece – and what caused them? A visual guide

Fatal heatwave in southern Europe and dry conditions have fuelled spread of fires

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

‘We are at war’: More evacuations as Greece battles wildfires

Prime minister says Greece faces ‘another three difficult days ahead’ before high temperatures are forecast to ease.

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