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Why Attica and Boeotia burned: There was air superiority in the sky, but the battle on the ground led to deafeat

Two dead, over 11,200 hectares burned and homes destroyed: professor Costas Synolakis explains why Greece's powerful aerial fleet couldn't stop the Attica-Boeotia fire, and what needs to change in prevention, ground forces and forest governance

Wildfires break out in Gastouni and Kotteika in Ilia, Fire Service reinforces both fronts

Firefighters, aircraft and drone surveillance are battling two blazes in low vegetation near Gastouni and Kotteika as investigators are dispatched to determine the cause, with the area remaining under a high wildfire risk warning today

How the 33-year-old was rescued from a 20-meter rock on Milos – see photos from the rescue operation in Fyriplaka

According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, the man had climbed onto a rock in the sea at Firiplaka beach. When he tried to come down, he realised he could not do so without risking injury

Wildfire breaks out in Ilia as authorities warn of very high fire risk for Tuesday

25 firefighters with 5 vehicles and 2 foot patrol teams deployed to fight fire; Fire risk warning for tomorrow in Attica, Kythira, parts of the Peloponnese, Central Greece, the North Aegean and the Cyclades as residents urged to take caution

Forbes: The Best Destinations in the world to live after retirement, including four cities in Greece

The American magazine weighs up the cost of living, healthcare, taxation, safety, and requirements for permanent residency — See the full list of 24 countries

Alert over gale-force winds & high temperatures

Holidaymakers are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of the 15 August holiday, as the peak getaway is expected to coincide with gale-force meltemi winds, which will locally reach as high as 9 Beaufort on Friday and Saturday

Kouvaras wildfire in Attica: 112 orders evacuation of Agios Stylianos as firefighting forces reinforced (Upd.)

Continuous drone surveillance at the National Operations Centre - Challenging weather conditions

Weather: Temperatures up to 39°C today, 7 Beaufort northerly winds in the Aegean – Forecast through Wednesday

Isolated showers over the mainland and thunderstorms in the north; slight drop in temperatures on Monday

Italian police officers on the streets of Athens – The new policing program

Greece and Italy have started joint police patrols in Athens & Rome, implementing the 2025 agreement for the strengthening of public security, prevention of criminality & better service to citizens & tourists

Weather: Weekend with 39-degree temperatures and strong meltemia, up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean

Local thunderstorms in the mountainous areas, without significant drop in temperature in the coming days

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