Fire breaks out on Mount Tymfi as firefighting helicopter is damaged
28/08/2026
A fire has broken out in a remote and difficult-to-access area of Mount Tymfi, east of Kallithea in Konitsa, at an altitude of around 1,200 metres.
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West Nile virus cases surge in Greece as health agency urges mosquito precautions
23/08/2026
The circulation of West Nile virus in Greece has intensified significantly during the current transmission season, with the number of cases far exceeding those recorded at the same point in…
New Democracy passes water bill amid commercialisation warnings
31/07/2026
A bill expanding the responsibilities of Greece’s two largest water companies was approved by parliament on Thursday with the votes of New Democracy MPs alone, prompting strong reactions from opposition…
Mera25: Firefighter deaths expose government’s political priorities
31/07/2026
Mera25 United Left has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two firefighters in Rethymno and a third in Gythio, saying the fatalities expose the government’s political priorities.
Wildfires rage across Greece as dozens evacuated by sea
31/07/2026
Greece is facing multiple wildfire fronts in Argolis, Boeotia, Rethymno and other areas on one of the most difficult days of this year’s fire season, with strong winds hampering firefighting…
Rethymno wildfire burns 4,500 hectares in first blaze alone
31/07/2026
High-resolution satellite images reveal the vast scale of the destruction caused by the wildfires in southern Rethymno, with the first major blaze alone estimated to have burned approximately 4,500 hectares…
Seasonal firefighters accuse government of hypocrisy after three deaths
31/07/2026
Seasonal firefighters have issued a scathing response to the government following the deaths of three colleagues during firefighting operations, one of whom was employed on a five-year contract.
Two firefighters killed in Crete battling wildfire
29/07/2026
A large wildfire raging near Krya Vrysi in Rethymno has claimed the lives of two firefighters.
Sheep and goat pox cases in the Peloponnese rise to nine
21/07/2026
Nine cases of sheep and goat pox have now been confirmed in the Peloponnese, according to updated figures released by the regional veterinary authorities.
Five-hour work stoppage ordered for outdoor workers
21/07/2026
The next two days are expected to bring extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 40°C and reaching 42°C in some areas, while overnight temperatures will also remain high.