Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.
Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece
Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.
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Athens Wildfires: Thousands of residents and tourists are fleeing as massive wildfires rip across the Greek countryside near Athens, torching homes and farmland. Officials report at least 800 people evacuated from villages and coastal areas as firefighters battle towering flames driven by high winds and extreme heat. Emergency services warn the situation remains volatile, with more evacuations likely as the fires advance.
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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations
Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.
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Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens
The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.
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These EU countries are air con addicts: Who consumes the most energy to cool down?
New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and Spain.
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Bavarian fairy tale castles and French Carnac Megaliths among new UNESCO World Heritage sites
UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, Greece to the list.
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Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says
Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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EU Commission working on Mediterranean states' concerns about Anglo-French migration pact
The “Med 5” countries have notified the European Commission on their concerns with the deal, asking if it flouts EU law. Â
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The Amerigo Vespucci promotes Italy on worldwide and Mediterranean tours
After visiting 30 countries on a 20-month round-the-world trip, Captain Giuseppe Lai tells Euronews about the ship's allure.
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