It is estimated that heat-related deaths on the continent will reach 44,000 this year. Heatwaves in Southern Europe are becoming increasingly early and intense, affecting larger geographical areas.

Temperatures are soaring and people are being urged to take precautions, stay out of the sun and watch local news for ...

Biblical' wildfires have forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people on the Greek holiday island of Crete.

Southern European countries braced Friday for a punishing weekend heat wave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40 ...

A large wildfire has broken out south of Athens, forcing evacuations and road closures near the ancient Temple of Poseidon.

The sunny port of Chios, with its quaint medieval villages and famous mastiha resin, has been a picture‑perfect Greek island escape — until the skies turned ...

Firefighters battled for a third day to contain wildfires on the Greek island of Chios that have torn through swathes of ...

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire burning on island of Chios. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as hundreds of residents were evacuated from nearby villages and settlements.

Hundreds of firefighters backed by aircraft are battling a wildfire burning out of control for the third day on the eastern ...

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