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How to stay safe if you’re visiting Greece and Türkiye during summer wildfire season
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the ...
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the ...
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Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens
Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.
Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations
The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.
Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has ...
TravelPulse on MSN12h
Greek Tourism Official Shares Update Following Crete Wildfire Evacuation
According to Reuters, thousands were evacuated late last week as Crete endured gale force winds that exacerbated wildfires ...
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Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk
ATHENS - Firefighters in Greece were battling more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, as authorities warned of ...
New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to ...
Greece 'extreme' weather warning as 43C heatwave hits holiday hotspot
July to August marks the region's peak summer months, and therefore, authorities are warning people to stay safe during the ...