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Fire in Ermakia, Kozani; 3 aircraft were dispatched

Twenty-two firefighters, six fire engines, two specialized ground teams, and three aircraft have been mobilized to tackle the blaze

Analysis: Europe at a crossroads – Wars, wildfires, migration: Why the old continent seems unable to manage successive crises

A series of overlapping crises is exposing a continent with immense economic weight and institutional power, yet only limited ability to shape the events that will define its future—a reality that is unlikely to change anytime soon

Wildfires rage across the Balkans as 40°C heatwave fuels dangerous blaze conditions

Firefighters battle major fires in Serbia and Albania as extreme heat and drought intensify across the region

Watch: The horses that fled the West Attica wildfire reappear in emotional firefighter rescue moment

The three horses, seen fleeing the flames earlier this week, appear to have survived the wildfire and were later given water by firefighters

Fire breaks out in Koropi Industrial Area, 112 sends readiness alert to residents

Fifty-two firefighters, three ground crews, 14 vehicles, two aircraft and four helicopters are tackling the blaze

New images emerge from the helicopter crash site during Western Attica wildfire, Watch video

The footage captures the aftermath of the crash of the helicopter from which the British pilot and the Greek liaison/interpreter escaped

Up to €500 per month in temporary housing assistance for wildfire victims: Eligibility and conditions

Following the issuance of the relevant Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD), affected residents must submit an application for a temporary housing subsidy to the competent office of the General Directorate for the Restoration of the Effects of Natural Disasters (GDAEFK) within the deadline specified in the decision

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

Fire near Aigaleo ring road forces evacuation of Chaidari neighbourhoods as nine aircraft join firefighting effort

Firefighters battle a blaze near the Aigaleo ring road as 112 evacuation orders hit Chaidari neighbourhoods, while Athens shuts Lycabettus and Finopoulou hills from midnight and deploys drones ahead of Saturday's extreme fire risk warning

Extreme wildfire risk on Friday (August 1) in Attica and Evia

Very high wildfire risk (Category 4) is also forecast for eight additional regions across Greece

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