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Deadly Greek wildfire still ‘out of control’

A monster forest fire that has raged for nine days in the Dadia National Park in northeast Greece, a major European sanctuary for birds of prey, is still spreading, firefighters …

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Government team visiting the fire-stricken areas of Evros

A government team is visiting the fire-stricken areas of Evros on Monday. The team is headed by State Minister Makis Voridis, accompanied by Citizen Protection Minister Yiannis Economou, Rural Development …

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Fresh evacuations as Greek wildfires burn

Firefighters in Greece were battling flames for a ninth consecutive day on Sunday, as more areas of the country’s north were ordered to evacuate their homes. The largest fire is …

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Two arrested for arson while wildfires blaze in Greece

Fire department officials in Greece have arrested two men for allegedly deliberately setting fires, while hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires that have killed at least 21 people in the past week. One …

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Firefighters battling flare-ups and scattered outbreaks in Evros, Andros and Fthiotida

Firefighters continue to battle flare-ups on the fire fronts in Parnitha, Evros and Boeotia. According to the Fire Department, the picture is better and significantly improved with the most active …

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Greek wildfires spur anti-migrant sentiment

As Greece was hit by wave after wave of wildfires this week, asylum-seekers found themselves at the receiving end of several allegations they started fires, leading to an anti-migrant frenzy …

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Narendra Modi’s historic visit strengthens India-Greece relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrived in Greece on Friday as the first Indian premier to step foot on Greek soil in four decades. The visit underscores the renewed …

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Greece struggles to tame wildfires raging for a sixth day

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece struggled Thursday to tame deadly wildfires burning for a sixth day, amid growing outrage over what critics says has been the inadequate government response. So …

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Risk of more blazes in Greece as fire near Athens rages

Greek firefighters supported by aircraft are battling a raging wildfire next to Athens for a second day as authorities say heat and strong winds could spark more blazes in a …

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Greek firefighters battle major blazes on multiple fronts

Greek firefighters on Wednesday struggled to contain uncontrolled fires throughout the country for a fifth day, several of them bordering an acrid, smoke-filled Athens. In the last two days, 19 …

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