'You couldn't breathe': Massive wildfire with 25 metre-high flames rages out of control in Athens

Monday, 12 August 2024

An "exceptionally dangerous" forest fire has raged out of control in Athens, sending flames 25 metres (80ft) into the air.

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Thousands of students block traffic in Athens over delays to Tempi rail crash probe

The crash happened just before midnight on 28 February, 2023, when a freight train and a passenger train crashed head-on on the line linking Athens with Thessaloniki, killing 57 people.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on January 1, 1970

European countries welcome 2025 with celebrations and dazzling fireworks shows

European capitals from Paris to Athens welcomed 2025 with a spectacular array of celebrations and fireworks shows, dazzling spectators.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on January 1, 1970