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Wildfire burning in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes) region in Belgium

Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens

By Sylvie Corbet, Ahmad Seir Nassiri, Associated Press

Greece toughens stance on illegal migration with new deportation plan

Eleven years into a migration crisis, Greece is trying to stop boats crossing from North Africa to the Greek island of Crete. Five European Union countries have made a breakthrough in their efforts to deport migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

By Malcolm Brabant, Daphne Tolis

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent

The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change, and are hitting countries more designed for long cold seasons and ill-equipped for this sort of heat, with limited air conditioning.

By Angela Charlton, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Greece deploys satellite detection system to combat deadly wildfires

New satellites are being used in Greece to help fight another vicious wildfire season there. The technology is helping crews spot and contain fires. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from the town of Mati, near Athens.

By Malcolm Brabant, Daphne Tolis

Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK

Wildfires west of Athens jumped containment lines, a day after a midair collision between two helicopters killed two crew members.

By Derek Gatopoulos, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages

By Elena Becatoros, Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

The four crew members were recovered after the collision, the Greek fire department said, adding that two were recovered safely, while the other two were unconscious.

2 firefighters die in a wildfire on the southern Greek island of Crete

By Thomas Adamson, Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva, Associated Press

The flames were being fanned by strong winds in the area, which were hampering firefighting efforts.

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

By Costas Kantouris, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.

Man partly sucked out of broken window on flight from Greece was pulled back by passengers

By Costas Kantouris, Associated Press

The incident happened on a morning flight from the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to Memmingen, near Munich, which was operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, to remain indoors and shut their windows and doors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant that was engulfed by a wildfire.