Gale-force winds to batter Greece for 48 hours, disrupting ferries as temperatures drop up to 7C
The most extreme gusts are forecast for southwestern Boeotia, northern Attica and Evia on Thursday, then southern Evia and southwestern Andros on Friday, as fire-weather danger keeps rising across Greece over the next two days
Lycabettus Hill to close from midnight as Attica’s fire risk rises
Strong winds have pushed Attica's wildfire risk to category 5, prompting Athens to close Lykavittos and Finopoulos hills, deploy thermal drone patrols, and urge residents citywide to avoid any outdoor work that could spark flames
Very high wildfire risk forecast for Attica, Boeotia and Evia today, Fire Service remains on general alert
Fire Service maintains heightened readiness nationwide as authorities urge extreme caution amid aerial and ground patrols across at risk regions