Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures
Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures
France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.
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Southeastern Greece is battling relentless wildfires, with flames threatening towns just 50 km from Athens and forcing mass evacuations. In Keratea and Palaia Fokaia, residents fled as gale-force winds drove the blaze into homes, killing one elderly man. Fire crews, backed by water-bombing aircraft, worked through the night to contain the inferno, while villages near Ancient Olympia were evacuated amid fears for the historic site. Meteorologists warn of “meltemi” winds reaching 70 km/h, fanning the fires across Attica and the Peloponnese.
The blazes have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, homes, and pine forests, raising alarms over long-term environmental devastation and economic loss. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convened an emergency cabinet meeting, calling the situation “fluid and dangerous.” With memories of past fire tragedies like Mati in 2018 still raw, Greece braces for more flare-ups as the weekend’s dangerous winds close in.
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WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival
Thousands gathered in the village of Kechros, near the city of Komotini in northern Greece, for the Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival.
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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.
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A massive 6.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked Turkey, flattening buildings and sending shockwaves of panic across cities. Terrifying visuals capture people fleeing for safety as structures crumble. Rescue teams are racing against time to save lives and assess the full extent of the devastation. Stay tuned for the latest updates from the quake-hit region.
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Iran has issued a sharp “final” warning to block a U.S.-backed trade corridor through southern Armenia, part of a peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan announced by Donald Trump. The route would give Azerbaijan direct access to Nakhchivan and Turkey, boosting regional trade while granting the U.S. exclusive development rights. Tehran has flexed military muscle to signal opposition, calling the plan a “graveyard for Trump’s mercenaries.” While analysts doubt Iran’s ability to militarily stop the corridor, tensions are rising across the Caucasus.
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Wildfires continue to burn across farmlands in northern Spain
Thousands have been evacuated as massive wildfires continue to grip northern Spain as southern Europe battles a record-breaking..
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A fast-spreading wildfire has broken out near the scenic beaches of Tarifa in southern Spain, alarming tourists and residents alike. User-generated images captured the flames dangerously close to the..
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave with unprecedented temperatures sweeping across multiple countries. Paris has closed the top level of the Eiffel Tower due to metal expansion, while..
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