Greece

Nine European countries, including Belgium, France, and Germany, have urged the European Commission to extend emergency flexibility for the Entry/Exit System (EES) past September 2026, citing operational difficulties. The EES allows temporary suspension of biometric data collection during congestion, but member states report technical and operational issues causing travel disruptions during the summer season.

Record heat has caused wildfires in southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate. The wildfires are part of climate-driven extreme weather events globally.

A 20-year-old British tourist is fighting for life with a devastating brain injury after a quadbike crash during a holiday in Greece. The incident occurred while the individual was on vacation.

Wildfires in southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, burning over 50,000 acres across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. The fires disrupted the Tour de France, banned spectators from a stage, and were linked to rising temperatures and climate change.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out in Greece's second-largest city, Thessaloniki, on July 4, forcing evacuations in three suburbs. A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze after his vehicle produced sparks, with strong winds aiding the fire's rapid spread.

Toxic pufferfish with a vicious bite and lethal flesh are invading Mediterranean tourist hotspots, prompting Greece to install sea barriers to mitigate the threat.

Toxic pufferfish with a vicious bite and lethal flesh are invading Mediterranean tourist hotspots, prompting Greece to install sea barriers to address the threat.

Wildfires in southern Europe, including France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, have forced thousands to evacuate homes, leading to a spectator ban for a Tour de France stage. Officials warn of 'powder keg' conditions after a heatwave, with blazes covering nearly 20,000 hectares and worsening weather expected.

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave causing catastrophic wildfires in southern France, poisonous clouds in Greece, and an inferno on the Costa Brava. Thousands have been evacuated due to the escalating crisis.

Massive wildfires have devastated an area over double the size of Manhattan across Portugal, Spain, Greece, and France, forcing thousands to flee. Officials have banned spectators from a stage of the Tour de France race due to the fires.

Wildfires are affecting six countries in southern Europe, including Portugal, Greece, France, and Spain. A blaze in southwestern France may disrupt the third stage of the Tour de France.

Wildfires are raging in Portugal, Greece, and Spain, with toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Greece prompting residents to stay indoors. Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal to combat a massive blaze, while Greece faces multiple fires, including one near Thessaloniki that damaged businesses and homes. A 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements to contain a blaze that has burned for over three days. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for suspected negligence in starting a blaze that damaged homes and businesses.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a blaze through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal and Greece. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. In Greece, toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki prompted residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting the fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a blaze in central Portugal has burned over 12,000 hectares. A 76-year-old man was arrested in Greece for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, sparked evacuations in three suburbs and a facility for people with special needs. The fire, which began in a mountainous ravine, spread quickly through brush, damaged businesses, and led to the arrest of a 76-year-old suspect. Firefighters and volunteers are battling the blaze amid strong winds.

A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, sparked evacuations in three suburbs and spread through brush, damaging businesses but not residences. Over 115 firefighters and 38 fire engines are battling the blaze, which is hindered by strong winds. Additional wildfires are burning in the Halkidiki Peninsula and Kilkis.

An 18-year-old British holidaymaker is fighting for life after a quad bike collided with a tourist bus in Greece. The incident occurred during the individual's time as a tourist in the country.

A former European Parliament member involved in investigating abusive surveillance was hacked three times between October 2022 and March 2023 using Pegasus spyware. The Canadian tech watchdog Citizen Lab reported the hacking, attributing it to the Israeli company NSO Group.

Greece's opposition leader Alexis Tsipras criticized the government for granting the U.S. open-ended access to military bases, calling it a 'policy of blank checks' that harms national interests. He contrasted Greece's approach with Spain's resistance to U.S. military use of bases and emphasized the need for strategic, mutually beneficial Greek-U.S. relations.

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks targeted homes of members of Greece’s governing New Democracy party, resulting in one death and three injuries. Authorities confirmed the attacks on Wednesday.

Tesla reported a rise in car sales for the second consecutive quarter, delivering 480,126 vehicles, surpassing analyst expectations. European sales rebounded after boycotts linked to Elon Musk's political associations, with significant increases in Germany. The company is focusing on cheaper models and expanding approval for its Full Self-Driving feature in Europe.

A 66-year-old woman illegally claimed £14,000 in benefits while residing in Greece, where she advertised online as a childminder. The individual's actions involved fraudulent benefit claims despite living abroad.

Minnesota’s congressional representatives and staff took 74 free trips to countries like France, Israel, Greece, and Mexico since early 2025, funded by special interests. Examples include Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Michelle Fischbach traveling to Israel, and Rep. Pete Stauber and Fischbach attending a trip to Greece hosted by a conservative advocacy group.

Wildfires in Greece killed a father and his 12-year-old son and prompted evacuations in two villages as firefighters and aircraft battled the blazes. The fires also led to the deployment of 135 firefighters and 25 aircraft in central Greece, with three other wildfires quickly contained. Greece is using satellite technology to monitor wildfires amid ongoing challenges from climate change.

Europe experienced deadly weather extremes, including a forest fire in Greece that killed two, storms causing fatalities in Eastern Europe, and Portugal preparing for a heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C.

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki, Greece, targeted residences of members of the governing New Democracy party, injuring five people. The attacks used crude explosive devices made with camping gas canisters, with the last incident causing vehicle fires and burns to a parliamentary candidate and her mother. Similar attacks by militant groups against political figures or authority symbols have occurred previously in Greece.

France's 2026 Bastille Day celebrations will feature a European-focused aerial display with 98 aircraft, including partners Germany, Greece, the UK, and Sweden. The event highlights France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative under Macron, signaling a shift in European security strategy away from U.S. dominance.

Greece has deepened strategic and defense ties with Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia since 2016, aligning with Israel against Turkey. These partnerships, including joint military exercises and sovereignty agreements, aim to extend Greece's regional influence amid shifting Gulf-Turkey relations.

The EU’s diplomatic service (EEAS) is losing influence to Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission, prompting efforts by bloc diplomat Kaja Kallas to revive it. Europe seeks to reset trade relations with China while maintaining strong defenses, and Greece introduces a bounty on poisonous pufferfish. Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses Trump, Ukraine, and NATO’s future in an interview.

France recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths during an extreme European heat wave. Record temperatures triggered wildfires in east Germany, where forests are contaminated with WWII-era ammunition, while Berlin police used water cannons to cool residents and Greece remained on high alert for fires.

Greece has launched a satellite constellation to detect wildfires as small as four meters wide, enhancing wildfire response. The system, developed by OroraTech, integrates AI to prioritize alerts and address Greece's high wildfire risk amid rising temperatures.

Greece is offering 5.33 euros per kilogram for fishermen to catch toxic silver-cheeked toadfish invading the Mediterranean due to warming waters. The fish, migrating via the Suez Canal, damage fishing nets and pose health risks, prompting similar programs in Cyprus. Authorities state the fish pose no danger to bathers but emphasize public health warnings.

Greece is deploying fire-hunting satellites to combat an upcoming severe wildfire season. This initiative is part of Europe's broader strategic efforts to expand its presence in space.

People in Greece, Italy, and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Northern countries can learn from their strategies to manage increasing heat waves.

Greece has launched four suitcase-sized satellites to monitor wildfires, becoming the first nation to integrate such a satellite array into its national firefighting system. The satellites, built by OroraTech, use thermal sensors and AI to detect small fires and prioritize responses during heatwaves.

Morocco's role in ancient Mediterranean history has been overlooked, with traditional narratives focusing on Greece, Rome, Phoenicia, and Egypt. New archaeological methods like DNA analysis and carbon dating are reshaping understanding of North-west Africa's pre-Phoenician past.