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Greece deploys satellite detection system to combat deadly wildfires

By Malcolm Brabant, Daphne Tolis

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.

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

By Derek Gatopoulos, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

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

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.

Five EU leaders seek urgent solution for drifting Russian tanker to avoid environmental catastrophe

By Giada Zampano, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

In a joint letter sent to the European Commission president, the leaders of Italy, Spain, Malta, Greece and Cyprus warned that the vessel poses an “imminent and serious risk” of a major ecological disaster.

Farmers drive through Paris and block traffic in Greece to protest free trade deal

By Sylvie Corbet, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

In Greece, the main highway connecting Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki was shut in both directions at several points.

Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang, embracing quiet New Year's celebrations

By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Athens has adopted "quiet" fireworks, while Nicosia has abandoned fireworks entirely, citing concerns over public health, safety, animal welfare and the environment.