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Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey
Firefighters are battling wildfires in Greece and Turkey, forcing thousands to evacuate. On Thursday, a blaze near the island ...
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Greece Heatwave Forces Acropolis Closure
The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as a heatwave continues to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city ...
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and ...
Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece, forcing mass evacuations
The wildfire flames have spread rapidly across Crete, reaching homes as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations.
Greece Shuts Acropolis for Part of Day as Heat Soars, Bans Outdoor Work
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked ...
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Balkan Heatwave Triggers Storms and Fires as Greece Shuts Acropolis Due to High Temperatures
Balkan countries are facing storms and wildfires after intense summer heat, while Greece closes the Acropolis due to extreme ...
Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot
Wildfires are burning across Europe, with major blazes in Greece and Turkey forcing thousands to evacuate and killing two ...
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Greece Bakes Under Scorching Heat: Acropolis Closed Amid Sweeping Heatwave
Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it ...
New fire threatens homes in Greece's Athens, blaze in Crete displaces over 1,000, as Europe bakes in heatwave
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced over 1,000 to ...
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Greek Tourism Official Shares Update Following Crete Wildfire Evacuation
According to Reuters, thousands were evacuated late last week as Crete endured gale force winds that exacerbated wildfires ...
How to stay safe if you’re visiting Greece and Türkiye during summer wildfire season
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the ...