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Battle to open firebreaks in bid to halt blaze in Western Attica – Agios Nektarios and Louba in Vilia encircled by flames
Over 100 homes lost near Porto Germeno as 496 firefighters battle two fronts threatening Megara with French and Romanian reinforcements, eleven arrested for arson across five regions, and evacuations continue on Kefalonia and Fokida overnight
Former minister Ioannis Varvitsiotis, historic New Democracy figure, passes away in Athens
The lawyer and politician, one of the last surviving pre-dictatorship MPs, passed away peacefully at his Filothei home surrounded by his children, hours after marking his 93rd birthday, prompting immediate tributes across the political spectrum
Two dead after Bell-type helicopters collide while battling the Psatha wildfire (video)
Two firefighting helicopters collided while tackling a blaze near Psatha after taking off from Elefsina military airbase. The British pilot and Greek coordinator of one helicopter sustained minor injuries, while the second crew, a Danish pilot and a Greek liaison officer have died. Accident investigator explains how the flight formation broke apart
“I found her dead and hid her in a suitcase”says Afghan man, 26, held over British woman’s murder
Excerpt: Police have identified and arrested the suspect after tracing fingerprints through Interpol and US authorities, establishing that the victim entered Greece in late June before vanishing from a friend's home in Piraeus. The suspect has since confessed and been remanded to the prosecutor, with the NCA and Police Scotland assisting throughout the investigation.
Men arrested over Boeotia wildfire that spread to Attica to appear before Thebes prosecutor today
A case file has been opened against them for arson with possible intent, a felony offence – the file also names the owner of the wind turbine company, who has not been located
Prime Minister:”There are times when the intensity of such phenomena exceeds all human planning” – Support for wildfire victims will be immediate
Protecting human life remains our priority, says Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his weekly Sunday post, noting that the battle firefighters are facing exceeds the limits of human endurance
Heartbreaking images emerge from Rethymno the day after deadly wildfire
The images from Preveli and the affected areas of southern Rethymno capture the devastating impact of the fiery inferno
Murder of Scottish woman found in Kypseli suitcase: Police seek clues in homeless man Markos, and victim’s phone contacts
Greek police believe 38 year old Briton Elizabeth Ross may have been killed by someone she was trying to help, as forensic tests continue and investigators trace mysterious texts sent from her phone after her death
Eleven arrests made over blazes and fire-safety breaches in Argolida, Ilia, Serres, Attica and Lesvos
The Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (D.A.E.E.) and its regional Arson Investigation Units (A.K.A.E.E.) are in full operational deployment, working to solve the large rural and forest fire in Argolida and to investigate breaches of fire-safety legislation in Ilia, Serres, Attica and Lesvos. In total, across seven separate incidents
Connecticut stepmother accused of imprisoning stepson for 20 years in case likened to Auschwitz survivor’s ordeal
Kimberly Sullivan, who denies all charges, has now confirmed through her lawyer that she will reject a proposed 30-year plea deal before a 4 September deadline, sending the Connecticut case towards a full criminal trial
Animal Rescue Race Against the Flames: Dozens Moved Away from Risk, See Photos
Strays, pets and farm animals have been moved to safety from the fire at Porto Germeno, which is being tested by a wildfire front burning out of control, while the National Animal Protection Mechanism remains fully deployed.
Major fire front in Attica-Boeotia: Blaze from Porto Germeno reaches the Kithairon ridge, battle against the flames in Veniza, evacuation orders issued for Megara (updates)
Water-bombing aircraft have resumed operations over the fire front, with ground and air crews making superhuman efforts to bring the enormous flames under control amid extremely difficult conditions on the ground
