New blazes broke out on Corfu and Evia as tourists were being flown home.
Author: NIKI KITSANTONIS
Wildfires on Rhodes, Greece, Force Thousands to Evacuate
As firefighters fought blazes kindled by tinder-dry conditions, the authorities sent tourists and residents on Rhodes to schools, gyms and boats moored at the port for shelter.
Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Relocation
Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents trapped in threatened seaside villages on the large island, a leading tourist destination. Some fled in their bathing suits.
Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation
Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination,
Only Early Birds Will See Acropolis as Workers Strike Over Heat
Security guards and others say the extreme temperatures in Athens and at other historical sites are dangerous for them and for tourists. The employees are stopping work at noon at least for now.
Wildfires Force Residents to Flee Greek Seaside Villages
Thousands of acres have burned, leaving residents and firefighters scrambling.
Greece Election: Kyriakos Mitsotakis Claims ‘Strong Mandate’ With Win
His party’s election victory comes as the country experiences strong economic growth, with voters seemingly willing to look past scandals and disasters that have tarnished his government.
Greece Detains 9 Amid Search for Migrants After Crowded Ship Capsizes
The authorities revised the toll of the deadly shipwreck down to 78. But hundreds of people were feared missing, and nine survivors were detained on criminal charges.
Greece Elections: New Democracy on Track to Win Most Votes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party did not win enough votes to form a one-party government. But he appeared to rule out talks to form a coalition, setting the stage for a second vote in weeks.
Greece Will Make Trains Safer, Transport Minister Vows
He also apologized for the crash that killed 57 people. But his words did little to soothe anger, as 40,000 protesters took to the streets in Athens.