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Rain and Flooding in Greece Traps Residents and Submerges Villages
Greek military forces were called in to assist the rescue efforts. At least six people in Greece and at least nine in neighboring Turkey have died this week amid torrential rains and flooding.
Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey Are Hit By Floods, Killing 14
The floodwaters ravaged bridges, stranded tourists and swept away cars and buildings. Thousands of households were still cut off from power on Wednesday.
Record Rains Flood Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, Killing at Least 7
The deluge caused extensive damage and a death in Greece, just as firefighters contained blazes there. Floods in Bulgaria and Turkey also led to six fatalities in total.
For Greek Fires and Other Crises, E.U. Builds Emergency Force
The European Union deployed firefighters and equipment in what could be a preview of how it handles disasters linked to climate change.
Dozens of Arson Arrests After Greek Fire Sets Record for E.U.
Firefighters are battling blazes near Athens and in a region where about 180,000 acres have burned, according to an E.U. official who called it a record.
As Wildfires Spread, Anger Rises in Greece Over Government Response
Firefighters were battling scores of blazes nationwide, but the threat to a precious woodland north of the capital had some fearing a dystopian future.
In Photos: Greece’s Catastrophic Wildfires
Firefighters are struggling to quell deadly flames, part of a crisis of wildfires in the nation this summer. Here are photos from the latest blazes.
Greece Battles Its Most Widespread Wildfires on Record
Extreme heat has turned much of the country into a tinderbox. More than 350 fires have broken out in the past five days, the government said.
18 People Killed in Greek Wildfire May Be Migrants
The authorities said the bodies were found near the border with Turkey, in an area that is a crossing point for thousands of migrants seeking to enter Europe.