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Foreign Office warning to Brits travelling to Greece as wildfires rage across country
The Foreign Office has warned Brits to be careful when travelling to Greece amid a spate of wildfires across the country, ...
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 ...
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Greece shuts the Acropolis as work restrictions remain amid heatwave
Mandatory work breaks were imposed in several regions, mostly on islands and parts of central Greece, where temperatures ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece
Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect ...
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 ...
As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried
More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.