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Freak weather hits Greece as lightning strikes trigger wildfires on tourist island

2024-07-03T10:56+0200

Heavy lightning has triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said. The island is the northernmost of the Aegean Sea and popular with tourists. It comes a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands.

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

2024-07-03T10:55+0200

ATHENS (Reuters) – Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands. More than 32 firefighters assisted by 13 fire engines, one aircraft and....

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

2024-07-03T10:51+0200

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos ATHENS (Reuters) - Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands. More than 32 firefight.

2024-07-03T10:49+0200

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos ATHENS (Reuters) - Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands. More than 32 firefight.

2024-07-03T10:47+0200

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

2024-07-03T10:31+0200

ATHENS (Reuters) - Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands. More than 32 firefighters assisted by 13 fire engines, one aircraft and....

Lightning Sparks Wildfires on Greek Island Thassos Amid Strong Winds

2024-07-03T10:14+0200

Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos, complicating efforts to tame recent wildfires fanned by strong winds. Over 32 firefighters supported by aircraft and helicopters are battling the flames. Wildfires, now common in Greece due to climate change, frequently disrupt the island's tourism during the summer.

New heatwave maps show UK turning red with five areas hitting 29C this July

2024-07-03T06:49+0200

According to the latest weather maps, Brits are in for a scorching 29C heatwave come mid-July. Despite the current damp and chilly conditions, the UK could be basking under clear blue skies with temperatures on the rise from the latter part of next week.

Greece Deploys Foreign Firefighters for the Third Year Running to Help Tackle Wildfires

2024-07-03T02:36+0200

ATHENS, Greece — Greece is reinforcing its firefighting teams this summer with 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania, who will be deployed in the country from early July until mid-September, during the height of the wildfire season, officials said Tuesday.

Firefighters from four countries will be located in Greece this summer to help put out the fires

2024-07-02T22:52+0200

Within the program through the European mechanism for civil protection, 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania will stay in Greece this summer to help their Greek colleagues in extinguishing fires, a program that will be implemented for the third year in a row, the correspondent reported.

Everyone was surprised by the big traffic jams due to the tourists in the neighborhood

2024-07-02T20:27+0200

The traffic jams and congestion on Croatian highways already in June surprised the experts, who say that there are several reasons for this, one of which is the increase in car traffic, the Croatian daily Jutarnji List wrote on Tuesday. According to available data, 586,917 more vehicles used the country’s highways this June than last June.

UK weather: New heatwave maps turn red showing five areas that will see 29C

2024-07-02T20:27+0200

maps. The UK may be in the middle of wet and cool conditions but there could be blue skies ahead with rising temperatures starting in the second half of next week. Maps from Netweather indicate that the heatwave will kick off on July 12, with temperatures potentially peaking at 29C around London and....

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T19:03+0200

Irish holidaymakers have been warned of the risks of "exceptionally high temperatures" at popular tourist destinations in the coming days. The mercury is set to creep above 40C in a number of popular tourist destinations for Irish visitors including Italy, Spain and Greece.

What to do if your holiday is affected by wildfires in Greece and Turkey

2024-07-02T18:40+0200

of Chios and Kos, leading to the evacuation of tourists from hotels . According to local fire department spokesperson Vasilia Vathrakoyiannis, there had been 52 wildfires in the previous 24-hour period. Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has warned: “It is a summer which is expected to be....

Greece Bolsters Firefighting with International Help Amid Wildfire Crisis

2024-07-02T18:27+0200

Greece is enhancing its firefighting efforts this summer by deploying 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova, and Romania. This annual reinforcement comes as the nation grapples with severe wildfires. The first team has already arrived, and more are expected soon, as the country braces for dangerous fire conditions.

Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

2024-07-02T18:17+0200

ATHENS, Greece -- Greece is reinforcing its firefighting teams this summer with 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania, who will be deployed in the country from early July until mid-September, during the height of the wildfire season, officials said Tuesday.

Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

2024-07-02T18:14+0200

Greek officials say 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania, will be deployed in Greece from early July until mid-September as reinforcements during the height of the summer wildfire season. Greece is reinforcing its firefighting teams this summer with 240 firefighters from ,....

Agreement on mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses between Moldova and Greece signed in Athens

2024-07-02T18:14+0200

Chisinau, July 2 /MOLDPRES/- Moldovan-Greek cooperation and expansion of trade and economic relations between Moldova and Greece were among the main issues discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the government's communication department has reported.

Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

2024-07-02T18:11+0200

Greece battles wildfires as it braces for ‘dangerous’ summer

2024-07-02T17:12+0200

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday. The blazes injured five people and Greece's prime minister has warned of a dangerous summer ahead saying the public's help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:22+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:20+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:16+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:16+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:15+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:11+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:09+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:07+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:04+0200

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

2024-07-02T16:03+0200

Greece battles wildfire on Kos island for second day

2024-07-02T14:31+0200

Greek firefighters battled a blaze on the islands of Kos for a second day on Tuesday, as hundreds of tourists and locals who had been forced to evacuate overnight returned to their hotels and homes. As the wildfire reached the seaside village of Kardamaina overnight, people took refuge in a sports....

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

2024-07-02T14:10+0200

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday and which left two firefighters injured. This came just a day after the fire department managed to tame two large forest fires near Athens that had been fanned by strong winds.

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

2024-07-02T13:59+0200

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometers (43 miles) per hour and dry conditions, two fires....

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

2024-07-02T13:59+0200

Jet2 and easyJet warn holidaymakers 'check your emails' amid emergency

2024-07-02T13:51+0200

Emergency services issued evacuation orders for those in the Metohi area of western Chios, urging them to head to a nearby beach. Further south in the Aegean, on the island of Kos, the fire department said 20 firefighters, a helicopter and volunteers were tackling a brush fire that broke out in the centre of the island.

Jet2 and easyJet warn holidaymakers 'check your emails' amid emergency

2024-07-02T13:50+0200

Holidaymakers travelling with Jet2 and easyJet have been warned to keep an eye on their emails as flights and holiday arrangements may have to change at the last minute due to wildfires in Greece. Firefighters are battling wildfires on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos and Greece’s prime minister has warned of a dangerous summer ahead.

Urgent travel update for Jet2 and easyJet customers heading for holidays

2024-07-02T13:48+0200

Jet2 and easyJet customers are being urged to stay alert as their travel plans could be thrown into disarray due to raging wildfires in Greece . The country is grappling with fierce blazes on the islands of Chios and Kos, prompting a stark warning from the Greek prime minister about a perilous summer ahead.

Battling Blazes: Greek Firefighters Combat Wildfires on Kos and Chios

2024-07-02T13:47+0200

Greek firefighters continued to battle wildfires on Kos and Chios islands, with tourists and locals returning to their residences after evacuations. The situation improved by Tuesday, but more than 100 firefighters remained on duty. Recent climate change trends have intensified these fires,....

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

2024-07-02T13:01+0200

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

2024-07-02T12:57+0200

UK tourists flying to Portugal, Italy, Turkey warned over 'intense' change

2024-07-02T12:53+0200

Weather maps have hit 43C as a killer heatwave roasts the European Union from Portugal to Turkey. UK holidaymakers have been warned over heading abroad to the likes of Portugal and Turkey this summer amid rising temperatures across the continent. The new maps reveal temperatures of up to 41C for some areas of Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Algeria.

Is it safe to travel to Greece amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

2024-07-02T11:57+0200

The Mediterranean nation has frequent wildfires. But in recent years, as summers have grown hotter, drier, and windier due to the effects of climate change , they have become more destructive. Following Greece's warmest winter on record and the catastrophic forest fires last summer, the country....

Tourists evacuated as Greece sees 52 wildfires in one day

2024-07-02T09:05+0200

Tourists have been evacuated from hotels in Greece as wildfires break out across the country. Firefighters battled blazes on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday and injured five people, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public’s help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

2024-07-02T07:01+0200

Athens, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Jul, 2024) Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult season ahead.

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

2024-07-02T05:02+0200

ATHENS, July 2, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per....

Greece evacuates parts of Kos over forest fires, Greek PM warns of dangerous summer

2024-07-02T04:59+0200

Residents and tourists on the Greek islands of Kos and Chios were evacuated on Monday due to ongoing forest fires. They are being housed in government buildings. According to the NOS, travel agency TUI has cancelled the trip of dozens of Dutch people who were supposed to leave for Kos on Tuesday.

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-02T04:01+0200

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday his country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions. Wildfires are common in the eastern Mediterranean country, but hotter, drier and windier....

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

2024-07-02T02:47+0200

Athens, July 2 (AFP) Jul 02, 2024 Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per....

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

2024-07-02T02:45+0200

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per hour and dry conditions, two fires....

Greece Wildfires Update: 5 Injured As Firefighters Battle Blazes On Chios And Kos Islands

2024-07-02T02:43+0200

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos Monday and injured five people, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public’s help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

2024-07-02T02:30+0200

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per hour and dry conditions, two fires....

Wildfire fanned by strong winds rages uncontrolled on Greece's Serifos island

2024-07-02T01:39+0200

Nearly a dozen firefighters with four fire engines battled the fire on the Aegean island that broke out on low vegetation but spread quickly amid strong winds, and more were expected to join them through the night, a fire brigade official said. With hot, windy conditions across much of the country,....

‘Apocalyptic’ scenes in Greece as wildfires ravage islands, ‘blackening skies with smoke’ forcing tourists to evacuate after prolonged drought turns popular tourist destinations of Chios and Kos into a ‘tinderbox’

2024-07-01T23:48+0200

By afternoon, more than 140 firefighters, along with eight teams specialising in forest fires, seven water-dropping aircraft and three helicopters, were battling the blaze. Fire department spokesman Vasilis Vathrakoyiannis said two firefighters were “lightly” injured, while dozens more were heading....

Evacuation orders in Greece due to spreading forest fires

2024-07-01T22:50+0200

Firefighters are battling to tame flames that have spread across the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos after tackling two large wildfires burning near Athens. Emergency officials issued evacuation orders for those in the Metohi district of western Chios.

Greek Fires Near Athens Brought Under Control: Firefighters

2024-07-01T20:04+0200

- The Peninsula) AFP. Athens: Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of the Greek capital over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per hour and dry conditions, two fires broke out Sunday in the seaside....

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T17:26+0200

Firefighters were tackling wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said people’s help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires. Emergency services issued evacuation orders for those....

Warning to holidaymakers as Greece's PM says more wildfires on the way this summer

2024-07-01T17:16+0200

have found themselves in tinderbox-like conditions thanks to prolonged drought and dry weather, which have combined with unusually strong winds to create raging infernos in places. In the eastern Aegean, the islands of Chios and Kos were facing dangerous on Monday.

Greek PM Warns of Dangerous Wildfires in Summer

2024-07-01T17:12+0200

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Greece is facing a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday. - Other Media news - Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but hotter,....

Greek fires near Athens brought under control: firefighters

2024-07-01T17:12+0200

Athens: Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of the Greek capital over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres (43 miles) per hour and dry conditions, two fires broke out Sunday in the seaside resort of Keratea, east of Athens, and the wooded suburb of Stamata.

Warning to holidaymakers as Greece's PM says more wildfires on the way this summer

2024-07-01T16:55+0200

The prime minister of Greece has issued a warning to tourists, saying wildfires this summer could "be particularly dangerous". Parts of Greece have found themselves in tinderbox-like conditions thanks to prolonged drought and dry weather, which have combined with unusually strong winds to create raging infernos in places.

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T16:53+0200

by The Frontier Post ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires on Monday, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions. Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but hotter,....

Greek fires near Athens brought under control

2024-07-01T16:48+0200

Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said on Monday. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometers per hour and dry conditions, two fires broke out on Sunday at the seaside resort of Keratea, east of the capital, and in the suburb Stamata.

Greek Summer of Wildfires: A Climate-Driven Crisis Looms

2024-07-01T16:41+0200

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a precarious summer with high wildfire risks due to prolonged drought and strong winds linked to climate change. Efforts to combat the fires include increased staffing, training, and advanced technology such as drones, though public preparedness is essential.

Copernicus service activated for the region of Attica

2024-07-01T16:22+0200

The Copernicus/Emergency Management Service has been activated for the immediate mapping of areas of the Region of Attica, affected by forest fires that occurred on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, on the instruction....

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos as premier warns of ’dangerous summer’

2024-07-01T16:11+0200

Emergency services issued evacuation orders for those in the Metohi area of western Chios, urging them to head to a nearby beach. Further to the south in the Aegean, on the island of Kos, the fire department said 20 firefighters, a helicopter and volunteers were tackling a brush fire that broke out in the center of the island.

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T16:04+0200

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday the country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions. Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but hotter, drier and windier....

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday the country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions. Wildfires are common in the Med.

2024-07-01T16:02+0200

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T16:02+0200

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T16:02+0200

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T15:47+0200

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday the country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions. Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but hotter, drier and windier weather that....

Greece Braces for Dangerous Wildfire Season Amid Drought and Strong Winds

2024-07-01T15:47+0200

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a hazardous summer for wildfires due to prolonged drought and strong winds. He commended firefighters for managing recent blazes near Athens and detailed enhanced preparations including more staff, training, and technology usage, such as drones, to mitigate fire risks.

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T15:13+0200

A helicopter sprays water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire as it approaches houses in Keratea, near Athens, on June 30, 2024. (PHOTO / AFP) ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday the country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and....

Fires rage on Greek islands amid warning of 'dangerous summer'

2024-07-01T14:58+0200

Firefighters were racing to tackle wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos Monday, as Greece's prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public's help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T14:50+0200

Fires rage on Greek islands amid warning of 'dangerous summer'

2024-07-01T14:49+0200

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T14:28+0200

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T14:25+0200

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T14:25+0200

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T14:24+0200

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

2024-07-01T14:24+0200

Greek Prime Minister Warns of Dangerous Summer as Wildfires Sweep Aegean Islands

2024-07-01T14:04+0200

Firefighters are battling wildfires on the Aegean islands of Chios and Kos. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a dangerous summer ahead, emphasizing public cooperation to limit wildfire damage. Emergency services have issued evacuation orders as strong winds and hot weather are expected to exacerbate conditions.

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios …

2024-07-01T12:48+0200

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters were racing to tackle a wildfire that broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public’s help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Greek Island of Chios as Premier Warns of ‘Dangerous Summer’

2024-07-01T12:45+0200

ATHENS — Firefighters were racing to tackle a wildfire that broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public’s help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios as premier warns of 'dangerous summer'

2024-07-01T12:43+0200

Firefighters are racing to tackle a wildfire that broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios as Greece’s prime minister warns of a dangerous summer ahead. Emergency services issued evacuation orders for those in the Metohi area of western Chios Mond <ay, urging them to head to a nearby beach.

Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Greek Island of Chios as Premier Warns of 'Dangerous Summer'

2024-07-01T12:40+0200

Yorgos Karahalis. A pine tree is on fire during a forest fire in Keratea area, southeast of Athens, Greece, Sunday, June 30, 2024. Two large wildfires were burning Sunday near Greece's capital of Athens, and authorities sent emergency messages for some residents to evacuate and others to stay at....

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T12:36+0200

ATHENS - Greece is facing a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday. Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but hotter, drier and windier weather that....

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios …

2024-07-01T12:29+0200

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios as premier warns of 'dangerous summer'

2024-07-01T12:26+0200

ATHENS, Greece — Firefighters were racing to tackle a wildfire that broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday, as Greece's prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public's help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios …

2024-07-01T12:26+0200

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios as premier warns of 'dangerous summer'

2024-07-01T12:25+0200

ATHENS, Greece -- Firefighters were racing to tackle a wildfire that broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public’s help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

2024-07-01T12:10+0200

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday the country faced a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions. Wildfires are common in the Mediterranean country, but hotter, drier and windier....

Greece Braces for a Fiery Summer: PM Warns of Wildfire Risks

2024-07-01T12:07+0200

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of a dangerous summer for wildfires due to prolonged drought and strong winds, exacerbated by climate change. Although Greece has enhanced its wildfire preparedness, Mitsotakis stressed the importance of readiness and public participation in combating natural hazards.

Greek fires near Athens brought under control: firefighters

2024-07-01T12:02+0200

ATHENS, July 1, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour and dry conditions, two fires broke out Sunday in the seaside resort of Keratea, east of the capital, and the suburb Stamata.

Greek fires near Athens brought under control: firefighters

2024-07-01T11:58+0200

Athens, July 1 (AFP) Jul 01, 2024 Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour and dry conditions, two fires broke out Sunday in the seaside resort of Keratea, east of the capital, and the suburb Stamata.

Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science Víctor Fernández García, Université de Lausanne and Cristina Santín, Swansea University

2024-07-01T10:48+0200

It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed . Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to....

Millions in Northern Hemisphere preparing for extreme heat conditions exacerbated by climate change

2024-07-01T09:02+0200

As the hottest month of the year, July, approaches, hundreds of millions in the northern hemisphere are preparing for extreme heat conditions exacerbated by climate change. The Global Heat-Health Information Network has intensified its #HeatReady campaign, urging governments and communities to....

Why Greek islands have always been death traps

2024-07-01T08:50+0200

As we go through Australian winter, with the longed-for “on annual leave” status getting closer in the diary, the excitement of a holiday on a Greek island reaches its peak: the azure sea; the whitewashed facades of the marina-fronted buildings promising ice-cold drinks; the beaches and coves a siren call to all of us used to rain and cloud.

Why Greek islands have always been death traps

2024-07-01T08:48+0200

Grecia.- Los bomberos consiguen apagar uno de los grandes incendios declarados ayer al norte de Atenas

2024-06-30T09:59+0200

June 29, 2024, Athens, Greece: A large wildfire burns Katsimidi, an area in the mountain of Parnitha. A huge number of firefighting vehicles, aircrafts and helicopters were mobilized to constrain a wildfire that erupted on Parnitha mountain in the norther - Europa Press/Contacto/Nikolas Georgiou. ATENAS, 30 Jun.

Declarados dos nuevos incendios cerca de Atenas en medio de la alerta máxima en casi toda Grecia

2024-06-29T16:18+0200

June 19, 2024, Koropi, Eastern Attica, Greece: Firefighters attempt to extinguish the fire that has broke out in a factory area during a wildfire in the eastern suburbs of the Greek capital. Authorities have urged residents to evacuate an area on the frin - Europa Press/Contacto/Dimitris Aspiotis. MADRID, 29 Jun.

Grecia.- Cientos de bomberos siguen combatiendo múltiples focos de incendios por toda Grecia

2024-06-22T17:32+0200

June 19, 2024, Koropi, Eastern Attica, Greece: Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire amidst thick smoke that has broke out in a factory area during a wildfire in the eastern suburbs of the Greek capital. Authorities have urged residents to evacuate an - Europa Press/Contacto/Dimitris Aspiotis. MADRID, 22 Jun.

Grecia declara estado de alerta en Atenas por numerosos incendios con una víctima mortal

2024-06-22T11:35+0200

Cientos de bomberos siguen luchando en Grecia , por cuarto día consecutivo, contra decenas de incendios que se han declarado en todo el territorio heleno por una ola de calor que supera los 40 grados y que ya se cobró su primera víctima mortal el viernes, día en que se decretó el estado de alerta máxima en Atenas por riesgo de incendios forestales.

Atenas cierra parques y bosques ante el riesgo extremo de incendios

2024-06-21T13:00+0200

Koropi (Greece), 19/06/2024.- Residents attempt to extinguish the fire that broke out in Varis - Koropiou, in the Kitsi area, eastern Attica, Greece, 19 June 2024. Authorities have urged residents to evacuate an area on the fringes of Athens where a large wildfire was fanned by strong winds.

Muerte Bajo el Sol en una isla de 100 habitantes: ¿quién está asesinando turistas en Grecia?

2024-06-21T05:02+0200

Pero esto no se trata de un remake de la novela (más tarde, adaptada en una película) de la escritora de misterio Agatha Christie A pesar de que algún medio de comunicación local ha llegado a insinuar que se ha abierto una investigación policial para esclarecer si alguno de estos sucesos pueda tener....

Grecia decreta la alerta máxima por los fuertes incendios :

2024-06-19T19:05+0200

Archivo - July 23, 2022, Vatera in Lesvos island, Greece: Firefighter tries to extinguish a forest fire near the beach resort of Vatera, on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos, Greece, on . People were evacuated on Saturday as a wildfire threatened proper - Europa Press/Contacto/Eurokinissi - Archivo.

Un gran incendio a las afueras de Atenas obliga a evacuar a miles de personas Hace 30 segundos Las llamas ya han alcanzado zonas pobladas, dijo un portavoz de los Bomberos.

2024-06-19T16:51+0200

Atenas.- Un gran incendio que se declaró este miércoles a las afueras de Atenas, en una zona de matorral bajo , ha obligado a las autoridades ha ordenar la evacuación de miles de personas, mientras que las llamas ya han alcanzado zonas pobladas, dijo un portavoz de los Bomberos.

Grecia, sete estiva

2024-07-03T00:18+0200

La terra su cui Kostas Patakis poggia gli stivali da lavoro è secca. Solo il verso sconsolato di una capra rompe il silenzio in cui è immersa la campagna, sotto la luce martellante del sole. All’orizzonte il blu dell’Egeo cinge le coste dell’isola, la più grande delle Cicladi: Naxos.

Incendi in Grecia, vasti roghi sulle isole di Kos e Chios | VIDEO

2024-07-02T14:02+0200

È stata una notte impegnativa per i vigili del fuoco greci, impegnati a contenere gli incendi boschivi divampati nelle isole di Kos e Chios , nell’Egeo orientale. Secondo le dichiarazioni rilasciate a Ert dai funzionari dei Vigili del fuoco, il fronte dell’incendio scoppiato ieri a Kos è in....

In Grecia torna emergenza incendi boschivi, turisti evacuati

2024-07-02T12:54+0200

I vigili del fuoco greci hanno combattuto tutta la notte per contenere gli incendi boschivi che hanno devastato le isole di Kos e Chios nell'Egeo orientale. L'incendio a Kos è in fase di remissione e si prevede che sarà presto sotto controllo. Circa 10.

Grecia: pompieri alle prese con incendi a Kos e Chios

2024-07-02T11:01+0200

(ANSAmed) - ATENE, 02 LUG - I vigili del fuoco greci sono stati impegnati tutta la notte a contenere gli incendi boschivi divampati nelle isole di Kos e Chios, nell'Egeo orientale. Secondo le dichiarazioni rilasciate a Ert dai funzionari dei Vigili del fuoco, il fronte dell'incendio divampato ieri a....

Grecia: pompieri alle prese con incendi a Kos e Chios

2024-07-02T11:00+0200

Grecia: pompieri alle prese con incendi a Kos e Chios

2024-07-02T10:55+0200

Grecia: pompieri alle prese con incendi a Kos e Chios

2024-07-02T10:50+0200

La Grecia lotta contro l'incendio sull'isola di Kos per il secondo giorno

2024-07-02T08:56+0200

I vigili del fuoco greci hanno lottato contro un incendio sull'isola di Kos per un secondo giorno martedì, mentre centinaia di turisti e abitanti del luogo, che erano stati costretti ad evacuare durante la notte, tornavano nei loro alberghi e nelle loro case.

Emergenza incendi in Grecia: centinaia di pompieri impegnati a nord di Atene

2024-06-30T19:28+0200

Un vasto incendio si è sviluppato in una zona boschiva situata 20 chilometri a nord di Atene. Centinaia di pompieri, supportati da elicotteri e aerei, sono stati mobilitati per spegnerlo. Le temperature superiori a +35°C e la siccità persistente hanno esacerbato la situazione, accentuata oggi da forti venti.

Grecia: vasto incendio in una zona boschiva a nord di Atene

2024-06-29T16:53+0200

Un vasto incendio si è sviluppato in una zona boschiva 20 chilometri a nord di Atene . Per spegnerlo sono stati mobilitati centinaia di pompieri, con elicotteri e aerei. Da settimane, nella zona di Atene si registrano temperature di oltre +35°C e siccità . Oggi forti venti stanno contribuendo ad aggravare la situazione.

Fuochi e fiamme senza frontiere

2024-06-27T00:11+0200

Mentre l’Europa si prepara alla stagione degli incendi e Milano ospiterà a settembre una conferenza internazionale su monitoraggio e prevenzione, la Grecia già sperimenta la difficoltà di spegnere le fiamme alimentate dai forti venti. Brasile: le pianure del Pantanal bruciano – e con le scimmie e i....

L’incendio sull’isola di Hydra in Grecia a causa dei fuochi d’artificio lanciati da un mega yatch: 13 arresti

2024-06-23T21:37+0200

Un incendio boschivo sull'isola turistica greca di Hydra, vicino ad Atene , è stato provocato dai fuochi d'artificio di uno… MeteoWeb La Grecia è stretta nella morsa di un inferno di fuoco. 62 roghi, divampati nelle ultime 24 ore, hanno devastato vaste aree agricole e forestali del Paese,....

Meteo Vide: Grecia in fiamme, furiosi incendi devastano i boschi nel sud del Paese, c'è una vittima

2024-06-23T17:12+0200

Grecia , 22 Giugno 2024. Circa 120 vigili del fuoco, assistiti da decine di automezzi, sono stati impiegati per domare gli incendi boschivi nella regione meridionale dell'Acaia, che si sono diffusi rapidamente nel vicino distretto di Ilia a causa dei forti venti. Finora è stata registrata una vittima: un uomo di 55 anni .

Meteo Vide: Grecia in fiamme, furiosi incendi devastano i boschi nel sud del Paese, c'è una vittima

2024-06-23T17:05+0200

MeteoWeb La Grecia è stretta nella morsa di un inferno di fuoco. 62 roghi, divampati nelle ultime 24 ore, hanno devastato vaste aree agricole e forestali del Paese, alimentati da un mix letale di temperature elevate , forti venti e, stando alle ipotesi investigative, la mano dolosa di piromani.

Ira in Grecia: lanciano fuochi d'artificio dal mega yacht e causano un incendio boschivo | Corriere TV

2024-06-23T09:39+0200

Di Euronews Agenzie: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ Le autorità hanno disposto l'evacuazione dei residenti nelle località di Lambrika Koropi e Kitsi, a Sud della capitale greca Atene PUBBLICITÀ Un incendio è… MeteoWeb Le autorità greche hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutto il Paese.

Grecia, sparano i fuochi d'artificio dallo yacht e incendiano un'isola: 13 arresti

2024-06-22T22:09+0200

La Grecia in preda agli incendi: evacuati diversi centri abitati nel Peloponneso Morta una persona intervenuta nei soccorsi

2024-06-22T16:30+0200

Atene , 22. Caldo e incendi colpiscono la Grecia: nelle ultime ore i vigili del fuoco sono impegnati a fronteggiare numerosi incendi boschivi nella regione del Peloponneso. Diversi centri abitati sono stati evacuati. Tra gli incendi che sono nati, quattro erano di grandi dimensioni.

Perché il clima estremo sta colpendo la Grecia

2024-06-22T16:03+0200

Questo mese la Grecia è stata colpita dalla più precoce ondata di caldo mai registrata, che ha causato diversi morti e la chiusura di scuole e attrazioni turistiche. Le temperature sono scese appena al di sotto della soglia ufficiale di 38°C, ma si prevede poca tregua per il resto dell'estate.

Grecia, in fiamme l’unica foresta dell’isola di Hydra per fuochi d’artificio sparati da uno yacht

2024-06-22T15:11+0200

Nelle ultime ore in Grecia si sono sviluppate decine di incendi boschivi

2024-06-21T23:06+0200

Un uomo è morto in Grecia in uno degli incendi boschivi che si sono sviluppati nel Peloponneso nelle ultime ore. L’uomo, di 55 anni, è rimasto ferito nella regione dell’Elide, nella parte occidentale del Peloponneso, ed è poi morto in ospedale: lo ha reso noto un funzionario dei vigili del fuoco.

Grecia, incendio in Attica, evacuati i centri abitati

2024-06-21T16:08+0200

(ANSAmed) - ATENE, 21 GIU - I vigili del fuoco greci sono alle prese con un incendio boschivo scoppiato nella zona di Saronida, nell'Attica, circa 40 chilometri a sud di Atene. Lo riporta l'agenzia Ana-mpa. I residenti nei pressi di Mavro Lithari e di Anavyssos hanno ricevuto l'ordine della....

Terremoto in Grecia, sisma di magnitudo 4.3 a Creta

2024-06-21T09:59+0200

(Di venerdì 21 giugno 2024) (Adnkronos) – Una scossa di Terremoto di magnitudo 4.3 si è registrata nel sud dell'isola di Creta , in Grecia . Lo rende noto l'Istituto geodinamico dell'Osservatorio nazionale di Atene spiegando che l'epicentro del Terremoto è stato registrato a 25 chilometri a sud-ovest di Paleochora, nella prefettura di Hania.

La Grecia brucia tra le fiamme: 62 incendi in 24 ore, allerta massima

2024-06-20T18:50+0200

Grecia, 62 incendi in appena 24 ore

2024-06-20T18:14+0200

Innalzato lo stato di allerta, la situazione più critica nei pressi di Atene. L’estate è appena iniziata ma la Grecia rischia di rivivere l’incubo degli anni passati. In tutto il territorio nazionale, infatti, in appena 24 ore si sono originati ben 62 diversi incendi .

Grecia nella morsa degli incendi: grande incendio nell’Attica

2024-06-20T10:22+0200

(Di giovedì 20 giugno 2024) La Grecia è nella morsa degli incendi . Nelle ultime 24 ore se ne sono sviluppati ben 62 in aree agricole e forestali, per via delle elevate temperature associate a forti venti. Lo riferiscono le autorità locali, spiegando che i pompieri sono impegnati su diversi fronti.

Grecia, scoppiati 62 incendi nelle ultime 24 ore: decretato lo stato di massima allerta. Oltre 50 vigili del fuoco al lavoro

2024-06-20T10:11+0200

Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello… Oltre 70 pompieri e 10 canadair tentano di spegnere le fiamme Decine di vigili del fuoco e canadair....

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-20T09:35+0200

GRECIA (ATENE) - Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-20T02:39+0200

Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello… Grecia, bruciano le campagne intorno ad Atene : evacuati due villaggi Marchio e contenuto di questo sito sono di interesse storico ai sensi del D.

VIDEO Grecia, incendio vicino a Atene: vigili del fuoco al lavoro Oltre 70 pompieri e 10 canadair tentano di spegnere le fiamme Decine di vigili del fuoco e canadair stanno cercando di contenere un grande incendio alla periferia di Atene che ha costretto le autorità a emettere ordini di evacuazione per due insediamenti.

2024-06-20T02:37+0200

Oltre 70 pompieri e 10 canadair tentano di spegnere le fiamme Decine di vigili del fuoco e canadair stanno cercando di contenere un grande incendio alla periferia di Atene che ha costretto le autorità a emettere ordini di evacuazione per due insediamenti.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-20T01:49+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all’autostrada che conduce all’aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:40+0200

(Adnkronos) - Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, gravi incendi alle porte di Atene. È stato di massima allerta: “Un rogo ogni 10 minuti”

2024-06-19T23:39+0200

(Di mercoledì 19 giugno 2024) Un vasto incendi o è scoppiato nelle vicinanze dell’autostrada che collega la capitale greca all’aeroporto internazionale di Atene . Il rogo si è propagato rapidamente, secondo quanto riferito dal ministro per l’Emergenza climatica e la Protezione civile, Vassilis....

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:39+0200

(Di mercoledì 19 giugno 2024) (Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia , alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:32+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:30+0200

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:24+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:22+0200

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:15+0200

Scritto da Adnkronos (Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:13+0200

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:13+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:11+0200

Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:08+0200

Tempo di lettura: < 1 minuto. (Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T23:02+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T22:58+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T22:58+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T22:53+0200

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T22:51+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T22:49+0200

(Adnkronos) – Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia, alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati deliberatamente, come quello scoppiato vicino all'autostrada che conduce all'aeroporto internazionale di Atene.

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato stato di massima allerta

2024-06-19T22:45+0200

Vigili del fuoco affrontano "decine di fronti", alcuni dei quali "molto pericolosi". Fiamme ovunque, in azione anche i piromani Le autorità hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutta la Grecia , alcuni dei quali sono stati appiccati....

Grecia, incendi in tutto il Paese: dichiarato lo stato massima allerta | FOTO

2024-06-19T22:04+0200

Le autorità greche hanno decretato lo stato di massima allerta a seguito degli incendi boschivi che si sono diffusi in tutto il Paese. Il Ministro dell’Emergenza climatica e della Protezione Civile, Vassilis Kikilias, ha sottolineato che le squadre dei Vigili del Fuoco si trovano ad affrontare “....

Caldo estremo in Grecia e Romania, piogge e allagamenti in Bulgaria e Spagna

2024-06-13T19:00+0200

Mentre la Grecia è alle prese con una forte ondata di caldo, con temperature oltre i 40 gradi Celsius, la Spagna e la Bulgaria sono state colpite da forti piogge e grandinate che hanno causato importanti allagamenti, danni alla viabilità, agli edifici e ai raccolti, oltre a interruzioni di corrente.

Ondata di calore in Grecia: chiusa l'Acropoli di Atene

2024-06-13T11:36+0200

Mercoledì 12 giugno l'Acropoli di Atene ha chiuso le porte ai turisti a causa dell'ondata di calore che ha visto le temperature salire fino a 43 gradi. L'Acropoli, l'attrazione turistica più popolare della Grecia, è rimasta chiusa dalle 12 alle 17 per garantire la sicurezza dei visitatori.

Primi record di caldo dell'anno nell'Europa sudorientale

2024-06-05T13:44+0200

ATENE/NIKOSIA/ANKARA (dpa-AFX) - I turisti in cerca di sole stanno facendo il pieno di soldi in Grecia, Cipro e Turchia, ma come molti abitanti del luogo, anche loro stanno soffrendo per il caldo insolito. Le temperature nell'Europa sudorientale stanno raggiungendo livelli estremi prima degli altri....

Grecia, domati due incendi attorno ad Atene. Si teme per l’estate

2024-07-03T12:32+0200

Raffiche a 100 km/h e temperature a 44 gradi centigradi in Grecia. Così, già alla metà del mese due gravi incendi erano divampati nella periferia meridionale della capitale Atene , con le autorità che avevano disposto in particolare l’evacuazione dei residenti delle località di Lambrika Koropi e Kitsi .

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

2024-07-03T13:31+0200

Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands. More than 32 firefighters assisted by 13 fire engines, one aircraft and two helicopters were....

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

2024-07-03T14:23+0200

Firefighters battle wildfires on 2 Greek islands as premier warns of a dangerous summer

2024-07-03T14:57+0200

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos Monday and injured five people, as Greece's prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public's help was essential in limiting the impact of wildfires.

Greece deploys foreign firefighters, including from Malta, to help tackle wildfires

2024-07-03T15:51+0200

Greece is reinforcing its firefighting teams this summer with 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania, who will be deployed in the country from early July until mid-September, during the height of the wildfire season, officials said Tuesday.

Land, Vol. 13, Pages 982: A Local-Scale, Post-Fire Assessment in a Double-Burned Area: A Case Study from Peloponnisos, Greece

2024-07-03T16:53+0200

In the summer of 2021, Greece experienced significant forest fires and mega-fires across multiple regions, leading to human casualties and damage to the natural environment, infrastructure, livestock, and agriculture. The current study aims to assess the ecosystem condition in terms of the natural....

Papandreou Visits Kusadasi, Lays Flower at Ismail Cem Memorial

2024-07-03T18:29+0200

Giorgos Papandreou recently visited Kusadasi as a guest of Mayor Omer Gunel. During his visit, Mr. Papandreou, accompanied by his delegation, went to the Peace and Friendship Square, where he laid a carnation at the monument dedicated to the former Turkish Foreign Minister, Ismail Cem.

Tusker spreads fear among residents of Gobichettipalayam

2024-07-04T01:37+0200

Erode : A wild tusker on Wednesday strayed out of reserve and entered Gobichettipalayam town, instilling fear among the residents . The tusker is now roaming around the premises of a private school, even as forest officers are attempting to chase it away into the reserve forest.

Wildfires in Greece: 240 Foreign Firefighters to Be Deployed

2024-07-04T08:53+0200

Firefighters battle a wildfire near Athens in 2022. Credit: Odysseas Karadis/Greek Reporter. As Greece is battling wildfires it was announced that two hundred and forty firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania will be deployed this summer.

Türkiye records highest June temperature in Europe: Expert

2024-07-04T11:10+0200

ISTANBUL Türkiye experienced the highest temperatures in Europe last month amidst a heat wave originating from Africa, a meteorology expert has stated. class='cf'> Parts of southern Europe sweltered in record temperatures in June as warm air was blown across from North Africa and more is yet to come.

Turkey Records Highest June Temperature in Europe: Expert

2024-07-04T14:35+0200

Parts of southern Europe sweltered in record temperatures in June as warm air was blown across from North Africa and more is yet to come. Heat waves across Greek Cyprus left multiple people dead in June, with schools and tourist attractions closed. Particularly, Türkiye and Greece endured one of the most extreme heat periods last month.

Tourists forced to 'flee' Greece and Spain and warn others 'no'

2024-07-04T17:50+0200

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned this week of a dangerous summer of wildfires following a prolonged drought and unusually high gusts of wind for the season. Holidaymakers and tourists have fled Spain and Greece amid rising temperatures.

Moldovan firefighters to go to Greece to help put out forest fires

2024-07-04T18:48+0200

Chisinau, July 4 /MOLDPRES/- Team of Ground Forest Fire Fighters of the IGSU of the Interior Ministry (GFFFv-MD) will participate in a mission within the European Pre-Positioning Program in the Hellenic Republic, NEA Makri region. The program is organized within the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.

Fire situation in June was grimmer than thought

2024-07-04T20:21+0200

Despite a widespread perception that the fire situation has improved this year, the data paint a different picture. More specifically, five times more land was burnt in June than the average from 2010 to 2024, according to data collected by the BEYOND Operational Unit of the Athens Observatory’s....

Heavy Lightning Triggers Wildfires On Greek Island Of Thassos

2024-07-04T21:45+0200

- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 3 Jul 2024, 4:14 PM. Last updated: Wed 3 Jul 2024, 4:15 PM. Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned by unusually strong winds on two other islands.

Catastrofi In Grecia quasi 10 mila ettari bruciati da incendi a giugno

2024-07-05T10:44+0200

Il mese di giugno che si è da poco concluso è stato il peggiore in Grecia degli ultimi 15 anni, in termini di estensione delle aree bruciate dagli incendi estivi. È quanto emerge dai dati raccolti dall'Unità operativa Beyond dell'Istituto di astronomia, astrofisica, e telerilevamento dell'Osservatorio di Atene.

LIVE GRECIA 1 min In Grecia è stato un mese di giugno di fuoco

2024-07-05T10:55+0200

ATENE - Il mese di giugno che si è da poco concluso è stato il peggiore in Grecia degli ultimi 15 anni, in termini di estensione delle aree bruciate dagli incendi estivi. È quanto emerge dai dati raccolti dall'Unità operativa Beyond dell'Istituto di astronomia, astrofisica, e telerilevamento dell'Osservatorio di Atene.

Incendi in Grecia: il mese di giugno il peggiore degli ultimi 15 anni

2024-07-05T11:39+0200

Un mese nero, quello di giugno, per la Grecia. A causa dei numerosi incendi è andata letteralmente in fumo un’area di 9.800 ettari. Gli incendi in Grecia. Il mese di giugno che si è da poco concluso è stato il peggiore in Grecia degli ultimi 15 anni , in termini di estensione delle aree bruciate dagli incendi estivi .

Europa meridionale e ondate di calore, esperti preoccupati

2024-07-05T17:21+0200

Nel mese di giugno l’Europa meridionale si è trovata ad affrontare temperature record causate dell’aria calda in arrivo dal Nord Africa. Le ondate di calore a Cipro e in Grecia hanno causato la morte di numerose persone, mentre la Turchia è alle prese con incendi boschivi e temperature che hanno superato i 40 C.

Grecia vuelve a arder: el Gobierno recurre al Ejército para ayudar a unos bomberos sobrepasados

2024-07-06T05:36+0200

Grecia se quema. La razón es la misma que cada verano, temperaturas muy altas y fuerte viento. El resultado también: incendios forestales que arrasan con miles de hectáreas ante la impotencia de los bomberos. El cambio climático es una realidad palpable en esta parte del Mediterráneo que cada vez está más seca.

Crisi climatica e adattamento Danni record da eventi estremi in crisi climatica, Greenpeace: «A pagare siano le compagnie fossili» Secondo i nuovi dati messi in fila da Copernicus, quello del 2024 è stato il giugno più caldo mai registrato, segnando il 13° mese consecutivo di t... Leggi tutto

2024-07-08T13:35+0200

Secondo i nuovi dati messi in fila da Copernicus , quello del 2024 è stato il giugno più caldo mai registrato, segnando il 13° mese consecutivo di temperatura globale record, con drammatiche ripercussioni sui territori. «Dalla Cina all'India, dalla Grecia all'Italia, dall'Arabia Saudita alla....

Greece records jump in June wildfires

2024-07-08T17:44+0200

Athens, July 8 (AFP) Jul 08, 2024 Greece battled more than 1,200 forest fires in June, more than double the number from the same month last year, the government said Monday. The country has experienced its warmest winter and earliest heatwave on record, with temperatures hitting 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in the first half of June.

Extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency and intensity over the past 20 years

2024-07-08T23:58+0200

It seems we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, More than 70 forest fires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with More than 130 people died Last year, record-breaking wildfires in Canada raged between March and....

Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years

2024-07-09T00:30+0200

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from under a It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with . Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned....

Large forest fires in northern Athens

2024-07-09T02:08+0200

Since early this morning, 40 forest fires have broken out across the country, according to fire service sources. The fires follow a long period of little rain and several weeks of temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius. Gusts of more than 100 kilometers per hour made operations difficult, a fire department spokesman said on television.

Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years

2024-07-09T07:38+0200

It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with . Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to November, and in August, flames devastated the island of Maui, in Hawaii.

Two Romanian Air Force aicraft deployed to extinguish wildfire in Mehedinti

2024-07-09T18:43+0200

National Defence Minister Angel Tilvar approved, on an emergency basis, that two C-27J Spartan aircraft of the Romanian Air Force, configured for firefighting, be deployed on Tuesday to extinguish the wildfire in Svinita commune in Mehedinti county.. According to a National Defence Ministry (MApN)....

North suffers from rain and cold, South from heat waves and forest fires – Executive Digest

2024-07-11T01:46+0200

European leaders must quickly address worrying climate trends across the continent, experts warned this Wednesday, given the ‘bipolar’ behavior of weather in Europe in June. There are two versions: in the north of the continent, temperatures are below average, with more rain than normal, while the....

‘It’s hell outside": Sizzling heatwave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T14:00+0200

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious,....

'It's hell outside": Sizzling heatwave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T13:56+0200

BELGRADE, Serbia -- Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive....

'It's hell outside": Sizzling heatwave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T13:54+0200

BELGRADE, Serbia — Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive....

Europe Swelters: Sizzling Heatwave Hits Hard

2024-07-11T14:04+0200

Central and southern Europe are grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. Authorities in Italy, Croatia, Romania, and other countries have issued warnings, urging citizens to stay hydrated and avoid going out during peak heat hours.

'It's hell outside': Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T14:34+0200

BELGRADE, Serbia Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 104 degrees in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive carefully if going on....

‘It’s hell outside’: Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T14:44+0200

Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40C in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive carefully if going on holiday, drink plenty of water....

'It's hell outside': Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T14:58+0200

A polar bear cools down in ice that was brought to its enclosure on a hot and sunny day at the Prague zoo, Czech Republic, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) By Associated Press. BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave....

Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T15:18+0200

Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive carefully if going on....

‘It’s Hell Outside’: Sizzling Heat Wave in Parts of Southern and Central Europe Prompts Alerts

2024-07-11T15:22+0200

'It's hell outside': Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T15:30+0200

Belgrade, Serbia: Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive....

Italy, Croatia, Serbia: Europeans struggle to cope as heatwaves strike

2024-07-11T17:16+0200

Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A deadly heatwave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drink plenty of water and avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day.

'It's hell outside': Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts

2024-07-11T18:00+0200

, Serbia — Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive carefully....

Alerts issued across Europe as heatwave leaves many in lockdown

2024-07-11T18:16+0200

A sizzling heat wave has sent in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. The continent is seeing weather alerts, forest fires and melting pavement in cities. From Italy to Romania, authorities warned people to be cautious, drive....

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Freak weather hits Greece as lightning strikes trigger wildfires on tourist island

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

Heavy lightning triggers wildfires on Greek island of Thassos

Lightning Sparks Wildfires on Greek Island Thassos Amid Strong Winds

New heatwave maps show UK turning red with five areas hitting 29C this July

Greece Deploys Foreign Firefighters for the Third Year Running to Help Tackle Wildfires

Firefighters from four countries will be located in Greece this summer to help put out the fires

Everyone was surprised by the big traffic jams due to the tourists in the neighborhood

UK weather: New heatwave maps turn red showing five areas that will see 29C

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

What to do if your holiday is affected by wildfires in Greece and Turkey

Greece Bolsters Firefighting with International Help Amid Wildfire Crisis

Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

Agreement on mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses between Moldova and Greece signed in Athens

Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

Greece battles wildfires as it braces for ‘dangerous’ summer

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Severe weather warning for Irish tourists heading to popular summer destinations

Greece battles wildfire on Kos island for second day

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

Jet2 and easyJet warn holidaymakers 'check your emails' amid emergency

Jet2 and easyJet warn holidaymakers 'check your emails' amid emergency

Urgent travel update for Jet2 and easyJet customers heading for holidays

Battling Blazes: Greek Firefighters Combat Wildfires on Kos and Chios

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice as wildfires rage in Kos

UK tourists flying to Portugal, Italy, Turkey warned over 'intense' change

Is it safe to travel to Greece amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

Tourists evacuated as Greece sees 52 wildfires in one day

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Greece evacuates parts of Kos over forest fires, Greek PM warns of dangerous summer

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Greece Wildfires Update: 5 Injured As Firefighters Battle Blazes On Chios And Kos Islands

Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Wildfire fanned by strong winds rages uncontrolled on Greece's Serifos island

‘Apocalyptic’ scenes in Greece as wildfires ravage islands, ‘blackening skies with smoke’ forcing tourists to evacuate after prolonged drought turns popular tourist destinations of Chios and Kos into a ‘tinderbox’

Evacuation orders in Greece due to spreading forest fires

Greek Fires Near Athens Brought Under Control: Firefighters

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Warning to holidaymakers as Greece's PM says more wildfires on the way this summer

Greek PM Warns of Dangerous Wildfires in Summer

Greek fires near Athens brought under control: firefighters

Warning to holidaymakers as Greece's PM says more wildfires on the way this summer

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Greek fires near Athens brought under control

Greek Summer of Wildfires: A Climate-Driven Crisis Looms

Copernicus service activated for the region of Attica

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos as premier warns of ’dangerous summer’

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Greece Braces for Dangerous Wildfire Season Amid Drought and Strong Winds

Greek prime minister warns of dangerous summer for wildfires

Fires rage on Greek islands amid warning of 'dangerous summer'

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Fires rage on Greek islands amid warning of 'dangerous summer'

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Greek Prime Minister Warns of Dangerous Summer as Wildfires Sweep Aegean Islands

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