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.
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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.
Dueling Tours for Influence as Ukraine War Scrambles Alliances
As Volodymyr Zelensky went on a diplomatic blitz of Europe, a top Iranian general made his way to Moscow.
In Greece, a ‘Beach Towel Movement’ Fights for a Spot on the Sand
As lounge chairs that rent for up to $130 pop up across the islands, local people have decided they won’t take it lying down.
Tourists Adapt to a Brutal Summer in Europe
Travelers are flocking to Europe this summer, but the excessive and prolonged heat is putting a crimp in their plans. Here’s what some are doing.
Greece Will Limit Acropolis Visits as Europe Fights Tourist Crush
Greece is trying to curb overcrowding and prevent damage at its most popular archaeological site. Other European destinations are also cracking down.
Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.